VISIT UGANDA SCHOOLS

A number of people out of Uganda have been requesting me to advise them about schools where they can take their children or relatives.  I have found it a difficult task.

In the circumstances, I have thought of an innovation where I have put up a site where a number of schools can have basic information and photo impressions concerning their establishments.  This can be done when they get in touch with me on the email below:

wkituuka@gmail.com 

SALIENT FEATURES OF GREENHILL ACADEMY WHICH MAKES IT THE BEST VOTE FOR YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION

 

1.    What should induce a parent to have his child enrolled at Greenhill Academy?

The school Vision

Greenhill Academy is a school whose vision is to produce an exemplary person contributing effectively to society.

The school Mission

To provide high quality education which transforms the Greenhill community and beyond

The School values

1. Christian based
2. Courtesy
3. Result oriented (hard work, dedication, commitment & time management)
4. Integrity, transparency & accountability
5. Teamwork
6. Professionalism
7. Social & environmental responsibility

  

2.    What reputation does the school (primary & secondary) enjoy as of now?

·         Greenhill Academy has come to be known as a school which is second to none in producing a wholesome child.

·         Boosts of a favourable and beautiful green environment.

·         Excellent academic standards as well as monitoring

3.    What facilities does the school have which directly impact positively on academic excellence?

·         A modern Swimming pool which enhances the student’s physical health

·         A spacious boarding facility

·         Computer laboratories for both primary and secondary equipping the students with IT skills

·         2 sports fields

·         Well equipped libraries

·         Designated Play area for 4 – 5 year olds

·         Science laboratory

·         Spacious and well aerated classrooms

4.    For a long time now, the school has been associated with Rector Mrs. Maraka.  Who is Mrs. Maraka? What is the profile of your working career to-date?)

Has taught in:

1.                  Nabisunsa Girls’ School Kampala Uganda

2.                  Loreto Convent Msongari Nairobi Kenya

3.                  Aga Khan Academy Nairobi Kenya

4.                  Greenhill Academy to date

Board Member:

·                     Was Vice President Red Cross Kampala South 2001 -2005

·                     Madhvani Schools Kakira from 2005 – 2011

·                     Founder member Gladys Wambuzi Education Scholarship Trust.

·                     Ekisaakaate kya Nabagereka where personal and social skills among children are promoted to help them cope better with today's needs.

Also a member of:

·                     Uganda Tropical Plants Association

·                     FAWE Uganda

·                     Nature Uganda

Passionate about;

·                     Improving and maintaining a good environment

·                     Empowering children

·                     Art/music/dance

·                     Reading (anything)

5.    What remarks can you make about schools that are involved in cheating the national examinations and the practice generally?

Cheating/stealing are not sustainable habits. A product of such a system is bound to display these habits which will reflect badly on the school in the long run.

6.    What is on offer in extracurricular activities at the school and how are you fairing as a school?

·         Scounting and girl guides

·         Swimming

·         Football

·         Hockey

·         Cricket

·         Music (Piano, guitar, violin)

·         Drama and dance – the primary school stages a play every two years.

·         Additional language studies in Primary school i.e French and Swahili

7.    If a parent wants to have his/her child to primary or secondary section, what are the procedures and requirements?

·         Inquire from the front office manager

·         Fill a Registration form (attach a birth certificate, passport photos for child and parents, report from previous school)

·         Bring the child for an interview. Entrance is at Nursery  (age 4) for the primary school and secondary mostly at S 1 and S5)

·         Pay an interview fee

·         Wait for interview results which are communicated after 2 weeks then admission

8.    Greenhill is a status school.  What can a parent expect to pay at various levels of the school? Do you allow part payment?

Nursery to P7

1,000,000/- tuition

150,000/- - admission fee

350,000/- boarding fee

25,000 – Annual trip fee

S1 – S6

970,000 – Tuition

150,000 – Admission fee

350,000 – Boarding fee

9.    Any children/student sponsorship schemes at the school?

Gladys Wambuzi Education Scholarship Trust which rewards outstanding performers at national level examination and other special categories.

10.  Any other information you deem important for public consumption about the school?

·      There is a memorial lecture, Gladys Wambuzi Memorial Lecture which takes place every year in September. It is a lecture which discusses various issues in the education section. We have had two lectures so far in 2012 and 2013. The next lecture will take place in September, 2015.

·   Greenhill has a second primary school campus located in Buwaate along Kiira  -Kasangati road with a similar curriculum. Greenhill Academy Buwaate.

·        Greenhill has an Old Student’s Association GHOSA which unites all the alumni of the school.

LITTLE WONDERS MONTESSORI NURSERY A SCHOOL WITH A DIFFERENCE IN UGANDA

 WHAT DO YOU NEED TO LOOK FOR IN A NURSERY AND DAYCARE CENTRE

1.       The General School environment should be conducive to learning

2.       The teachers ought to be the right type with qualifications;

3.       The hygiene should be the right one;

4.       There should be good Teaching Aids;

5.       The children should have what to play with;

6.       The school objectives should be well stipulated;

7.       Children ought to get clean food/eats and at the right time;

8.       Safety of the children is very important;

9.       There should be a First Aid box which is well equipped;

10.   The toilet facility (ties) should be clean and well drained;

11.   A school gate is very important to keep children within;

12.   Gardening facility availability;

13.   Some parents need to be helped with transporting children;

14.   The contacts of parents should be readily available;

15.   The proper cleaning of the floor/classrooms;

16.   Teachers must be at hand to supervise;

17.   Utensils must be kept in a clean place;

18.   Work books are instrumental.

The above facilities can be found at Little Wonders Montessori Daycare and Nursery School Nyanama as per the brochure and other photos below:

 I AM EXTREMELY IMPRESSED ON DISCOVERING LITTLE WONDERS MONTESSORI DAY CARE AND NURSERY SCHOOL

As I moved off Nyanama Road, my attention was drawn to Little Wonders Montessori Day Care and Nursery School not far from Pal Suites. What I saw is memorable and I wish to share with you. I must say, parents around the area are privileged to have an infrastructure of the type in close vicinity. Any parent who would wish to see his/her child a professional may not want to miss the opportunity of taking the child at that school given what it offers to the infants. The teaching aids are simply the type that give a child the grooming any parent would have wished for his child. It is worth a visit and may also offer a good learning centre for those in similar establishments given the collections for infant learning under one roof. 

Easter, the administrator says that many parents in the area are put off by the fees which is below the would be market rate given the facilities at hand. It is possible that some people who use Nyanama road are not aware of what this infant school has on offer. Below are a few photo images that illustrate what one should expect.

Easter the Adminstrator

GENERAL ACTIVITY AT LITTLE WONDERS SCHOOL UGANDA

THURSDAY, 1 MAY 2014

SPORTS A POSITIVE MOTIVATOR IN CHILD EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT

12^th April, 2014 was not only Palm Sunday, but also Sports Day at Little Wonders Montessori Nursery School – Zana (Kikumbi Zone).  A number of parents were able to attend the function though it was Palm Sunday, and they were able to come with their children.  By 11.00am, all was set with children organized to participate in the various activities as per the groups organized by their teachers.

 

Medals on display.  Children who excelled in various sporting activities were given congratulatory medals.

Play is the most important activity in the lives of children. Sometimes it seems more important than eating and sleeping. Sometimes play is easy and fun. Sometimes play is trying hard to do something right.  Play is the work, the occupation of childhood. If you study how a child grows, and watch children play, you will understand why play is so important.

Chair dance was the 1st Sporting activity for the day

 Bottle filling

Parents morale boosting the children

The Games in which the children participated included: Chair dance which was the curtain raiser; there was Bottle filling, Dressing up; Sorting of colours; the Sweat potato race;Bowling and Bear collection. The Head teacher, Madam Esther Namirembe was referee and was being assisted by three teachers by the name:  Marion, Faridah and Dorothy.

Play is important because it helps children grow strong and healthy.
When children run, jump, roll, throw, catch, or swing they are building muscles. They burn energy that makes them tired and hungry. Physical play improves strength, endurance, and balance. Body coordination improves when children play in physical ways. Physical play helps children sleep and eat better.

For all the activities, the best performer was awarded a Congratulatory medal while all children got a medal for participation. Each activity had children in groups A, B and C.

Children had eats before the close of the Sporting activities.

CELEBRATING A CHILD'S BIRTHDAY AT SCHOOL

At Little Wonders Montessori Nursery School, once in a while children celebrate their Birthdays with fellow children.  It is exciting and worthwhile.  Children are really happy sharing with others. 

It is a good idea for parents with means to have their children celebrate birthday with fellow children at school.  This calls for digging into the pocket to buy a birthday cake and some soda’s as basic.  It can be a good get together with other children, singing happy birthday songs, etc.