1<!DOCTYPE html> 2<html lang="en"> 3 <head> 4 <meta charset="utf-8"> 5 <title>Stewards High School, Uganda</title> 6 <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"> 7 <meta name="description" content="Providing high school education to children in rural Uganda who would otherwise work in subsistence farming"> 8 <meta name="keywords" content="charity, rural uganda, sponsor, school, kanungu, great lakes high school, stewards high school"> 9 <meta name="author" content="Mark Rogers"> 10 <link href="teachuganda24.css" rel="stylesheet"> 11
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11 12 <link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin> 13 <link rel="icon" type="image/ico" href="favicon.ico"> 14 </head> 15 <body> 16 <header> 17 <div id="banner"> 18 <img src="banner/sciencepractical2.webp" alt="High school science lesson" width="1200" height="500"> 19 <p class="overlay light">High school science lesson</p> 20 </div> 21 </header> 22 <nav id="nav"> 23 <!-- html included here --> 24 </nav> 25 <article> 26 <h1>Great Stewards High School</h1> 27 <div class="table"> 28 <div class="tablecell w60pct"> 29 <p>The High School education builds on pupilsâ knowledge, leading to âOâ level exams based on UK standards.</p> 30 <p>Children learn the skills they will need to get a job, earn an income, and support their family.</p> 31 <p>Teaching starts broadly but, for senior pupils, specialises on subjects which help them into employment. This requires a focus on scientific knowledge which is lacking in many local schools.</p> 32 <p>Pupils share what they learn with the wider community, for example teaching their family better health habits and crop management.</p> 33 <p>The self-confidence they develop at school empowers them to make better life choices, including reducing the number of teenage girls who 34 get pregnant.</p> 35 <p>Only a minority of boys and girls in Uganda benefit from a secondary education. For those who do, the impact on their lives and 36 their contribution to the community is dramatic.</p> 37 </div> 38 <div class="tablecell w40pct"> 39 <img src="media/secondary/classroom.webp" alt="Secondary school classroom" class="border responsive"> 40 <p class="caption">Secondary school classroom</p> 41 </div> 42 </div> 43 </article> 44 <article> 45 <blockquote>What hit me hardest was finding that many of Loyce’s brothers and sisters did not have the opportunity to go to school, 46 as it dawned on me the harsh reality that many parents in Uganda face; choosing which child will have a formal education… 47 <span>Ella Lane, visiting student<br>from Highgate School</span></blockquote> 48 </article> 49 <article> 50 <blockquote>I was surprised to find that the students at Great Lakes High School 51 are learning science topics to the same level as in the UK. 52 <span>Visiting ”A” level student<br>from Highgate School</span></blockquote> 53 </article> 54 <article> 55 <h2>News from the High School</h2> 56 <div class="flex"> 57 <div class="flex100"> 58 <p>John and Mark visited in July 2026 as one of our regular trustee inspections to see Great Stewards High School to make sure that children 59 are getting the usual high standard of care and education.</p> 60 <p>All visits are self-funded (and none of your donations are spent on UK staff, marketing or admin) so that 100% of your 61 sponsorship and donations are spent in Uganda on improving the children's lives.</p> 62 <p>Here is the latest news:</p> 63 </div> 64 </div> 65 <div class="flex"> 66 <div class="flex33 news relative"> 67 68 <h3>Visit July 2026</h3> 69 <img src="media/secondary/wastebins.webp" alt="Science lab repurposing old bottles" class="border" width="360"> 70 <p class="caption">Science lab repurposing old bottles</p> 71 <p>The High School teaches secondary pupils up to year S4 where they sit 'O' level exams which are important for employment or access 72 to further education.</p> 73 <p>The pupils are happy and engaged but are more serious at this age. It is difficult to connect with them on a quick visit but I got 74 to know a dozen of them last year when teaching (in a thunderstorm) and they are intelligent, interested and knowledgeable.</p> 75 <p>Few children in Kanungu District are able to get a secondary education, making this school particulary important to the pupils 76 who learn important subjects to a much higher level than their peers. Many go on to further studies, gaining 'A' levels at local
77 schools or practical qualifications at our College.</p> 78 <p>The graduates of this school have a disproportionate impact on their community, helping to make Kanungu a better place to 79 live and work.</p> 80 <div class="buttongap"> </div> 81 <p class="caption source">July 2026</p> 82 </div> 83 84 <div class="flex33 news relative"> 85 <h3>Visit Report 2025</h3> 86 <img src="media/secondary/schoolplay.webp" alt="School play: Drunken father" class="border" width="360"> 87 <p class="caption">School play: Drunken father</p> 88 <p>It was great to visit the high school where Allyson and his team teach 254 pupils up to 'O' level. The school functions well 89 with a full complement of specialist teachers and well-equipped science laboratories. Although class sizes are larger than ideal, 90 due to the school's strong reputation and high demand, the learning environment remains effective.</p> 91 <p>In this region, where evidence-based knowledge can be scarce, delivering high-quality science education through hands-on practical lessons is crucial.</p> 92 <p>Karen and Mark both taught lessons and were pleased to find the pupils were engaged and responsive. They asked challenging science questions which 93 demonstrated a good level of education and their self-confidence (unlike schools we have visited
93where children are very passive).</p> 94 <p>We attended sports day where pupils in Highgate and Felsted Houses competed by each presenting a play, a traditional folk dance and 95 modern dance followed by athletics races and girls' & boys' football matches. Impressive and good fun!</p> 96 <div class="buttongap"> </div> 97 <p class="caption source">April 2025</p> 98 </div> 99 100 <div class="flex33 news relative"> 101 <h3>Fundraising News</h3> 102 <img src="media/secondary/marathon.webp" alt="The Stocksâs House Family" class="responsive" width="360" height="270"> 103 <p class="caption">The Stocksâs House Family!</p> 104 <p>Maya, Lola, and Lula from Felsted School will be running the Hampton Court half marathon in March to raise funds for Teach Uganda, 105 a charity very close to all of their hearts. Their goal is to help provide quality education to children in Uganda 106 who are in desperate need of resources and support.</p> 107 <p>Click <a href="https://wonderful.org/fundraisers/NOPmy" target="_blank">here</a> to sponsor their marathon journey to encourage 108 their hard work and dedication and also contribute to the bright futures of children who deserve access to learning 109 and opportunity. Every donation would be greatly appreciated - join them to support Teach Uganda and transform lives!</p> 110 <div class="buttongap"> </div> 111 <p class="caption source">March 2025</p> 112 </div> 113 <div class="flex33 news relative"> 114 <h3>'O' Level Results</h3> 115 <img src="media/secondary/Olevelleavers.webp" alt="O Level Leavers" class="responsive" width="360" height="270"> 116 <p class="caption">Leavers' party</p> 117 <p>The Senior 4 year held a party to celebrate finishing their 'O' Level Exams, which are so important to their future.</p> 118 <p>The results were excellent with all qualifying to get their certificates after passing in Result 1 (with none in Result 2, 3 or 4). 119 Of the 27 students, 2 achieved grade A, 20 grade B, 5 grade C and none in grade D or E. Well done to the girls and boys 120 of the High School.</p> 121 <p>They do achieve far better results than their peers in local schools after enjoying several years of high-quality teaching and resources.</p> 122 <div class="buttongap"> </div> 123 <p class="caption source">March 2025</p> 124 </div> 125 <div class="flex33 news relative"> 126 <h3>Fire Safety</h3> 127 <video controls width="360"><source src="media/secondary/firetraining.mp4" type="video/mp4" /></video> 128 <p class="caption">Training Fire Wardens</p> 129 <p>All areas of the school have had safety upgrades, including smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.</p> 130 <p>The video shows their fire awareness initiative, helped by the Uganda Police Fire Department, with staff and pupils being trained as 131 fire wardens so they are able to respond safely in case of fire.</p> 132 <p>Several schools in Africa have suffered loss of life from fires and we are pleased that positive action is being 133 taken by all staff.</p> 134 <div class="buttongap"> </div> 135 <p class="caption source">October 2024</p> 136 </div> 137 <div class="flex33 news relative"> 138 <h3>Science practicals</h3> 139 <img src="media/secondary/microscope.webp" alt="Working in the lab" class="responsive" width="360" height="240"> 140 <p class="caption">Working in the lab</p> 141 <p>The High School follows the British 'A Level' syllabus. Their science programme gives pupils a level of understanding of the world which 142 goes far beyond the education they would get at other local schools.</p> 143 <p>As well as giving them the best chance of getting good employment, 144 it will enable them, as young adults, to make a real contribution to developing the wider community.</p> 145 <p>
145Providing equipment and reagents for the science laboratories is expensive but such good value.</p> 146 <div class="buttongap"> </div> 147 <p class="caption source">July 2024</p> 148 </div> 149 <div class="flex33 news relative"> 150 <h3>Cleaning the school grounds</h3> 151 <img src="media/secondary/cleaning.webp" alt="Clearing plastic from the school" class="responsive"> 152 <p class="caption">Clearing plastic from the school</p> 153 <p>Pupils showed their pride in the new site by creating a working party to clear plastic rubbish from their grounds.</p> 154 <p>It is great that young people learn to love their environment because there is no rubbish collection in rural Uganda and some 155 people discard plastic carelessly. Hopefully their parents will follow their example.</p> 156 <div class="buttongap"> </div> 157 <p class="caption source">February 2024</p> 158 </div> 159 <div class="flex33 news relative"> 160 <h3>School opens at new site</h3> 161 <img src="media/secondary/firstimage.jpg" alt="Opening on the new site" class="responsive"> 162 <p class="caption">Opening on the new site</p> 163 <p>The high school has opened at a new site near Kihihi town. We are lucky to be able to take over an existing 164 school which dwindled during covid closures.</p> 165 <p>The school is an ideal site although some refurbishment is required. It has good-sized classrooms, a hall, a library 166 and a small playing field.</p> 167 <p>The school is walking distance for the local community, so parents are confident that their children are can travel safely. 168 We will therefore focus on day pupils rather than boarders.</p> 169 <p>There is a great need for a school here as the nearest secondary school is 8kms away. We already have <del>115</del> <ins>246</ins> pupils 170 on the roll so are close to capacity at 250.</p> 171 <div class="buttongap"> </div> 172 <p class="caption source">November 2023</p> 173 </div> 174 <div class="flex33 news relative"> 175 <h3>Science teaching</h3> 176 <img src="media/secondary/sciencelab.jpg" alt="Science equipment" class="responsive"> 177 <p class="caption">Science equipment</p> 178 <p>The high school at its new site already has a well-equipped science lab which will help us continue our ethos 179 of teaching science subjects which are so important in young people getting jobs and changing the economy of 180 their region.</p> 181 <p>It is much nearer to the town so mains water and electricity is available. This makes science teaching much easier 182 (as well as cooking and cleaning!)</p> 183 <p>It may be possible to equip a new computer lab with an internet connection if a donor can help.</p> 184 <div class="buttongap"> </div> 185 <p class="caption source">November 2023</p> 186 </div> 187 <div class="flex33"> 188 </div> 189 <div class="flex33"> 190 </div> 191 </div> 192 </article> 193 <article> 194 <div class="portrait"> 195 <div class="w10pct"> 196 <p class="rotate90">Life stories</p> 197 </div> 198 <div class="w40pct"> 199 <h3>Duncan Muhereza</h3> 200 <img src="portraits/portraitduncan.jpg" alt="Duncan Muhereza"> 201 </div> 202 <div class="w50pct"> 203 <p>Duncan, a former pupil at Great Lakes High School, has published a book «Making Right Choices».</p> 204 <p>He was one of the first pupils, joining the school in 2008 when it only offered “O” levels, so he completed his schooling 205 at San Gionvanni Secondary School and then graduated in environmental science at Makerere University.</p> 206 <p>He lives with his aunt and financially supports his brother (having to sell his motorcycle to pay towards his brother’s education).
207 He is setting up a local project to support unemployed young people to set up enterprises.</p> 208 </div> 209 </div> 210 </article> 211 <article> 212 <h2>Sponsors and Donors</h2> 213 <div class="flex"> 214 <div class="flex33 news"> 215 <h3>A big thank you!</h3> 216 <p>All this has been made possible by the generosity of the sponsors, who pay for the monthly running 217 costs, and donors, who pay for the individual small and large projects which create this wonderful school.</p> 218 <p>Thank you to everybody who has contributed, including:</p> 219 <ul> 220 <li>Highgate School, London</li> 221 <li>Hull Collegiate School, Hull</li> 222 <li>Felsted School, Essex</li> 223 <li>Rotary club of Holderness</li> 224 <li>Rotary club of Hull</li> 225 <li>And many individual sponsors & donors</li> 226 </ul> 227 </div> 228 <div class="flex33 news relative"> 229 <h3>Current needs</h3> 230 <p>If you are able to make a donation, we will use it to meet some of the most urgent needs, including:</p> 231 <ul> 232 <li><em>Hardship fund:</em> extra financial support for the 40 children at the school who have lost both parents and 233 have no extended family able to support them.</li> 234 <li><em>Renovation:</em>
234 funds are needed to improve the current infrastructure so it can be used most effectively</li> 235 <li><em>Internet:</em> we need a donor who could fund some computer equipment and/or make regular payments for an internet connection</li> 236 </ul> 237 <p>If you or your organisation could help, please do get in touch:</p> 238 <div class="buttongap"> </div> 239 <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Kinkizi%20High%20School%20Support" class="button textcenter center bottom">Contact us</a> 240 </div> 241 <div class="flex33 news relative"> 242 <h3>How can I help?</h3> 243 <p>Our main funding comes from sponsors who pay £15 each month per pupil. 244 120 children currently have no sponsor.</p> 245 <p>The families also make a contribution. There is a “hardship fund” for 40 children, mostly orphans, 246 who pay no fees.</p> 247 <p><em>For just £15 per month, you can ensure a child gains an education.</em></p> 248 <p>We will send you regular newsletters and, once a year, a letter from your sponsored child with their photo…so 249 you can see what a difference you are making.</p> 250 <p class="bigred">100% of your sponsorship & donations go to the schools, none of it is spent on UK marketing or admin.</p> 251 <p>Click here to download your sponsorship form:</p> 252 <div class="buttongap"> </div> 253 <a href="downloads/GLHSSponsorshipForm.pdf" target="_blank" class="button textcenter center bottom">Sponsor a child</a> 254 </div> 255 </div> 256 </article> 257 <footer id="footer"> 258 <!-- html included here --> 259 </footer> 260 </body> 261</html>
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