Do We Make A Difference?
Our donors deserve to see confirmation of our efforts. Here are some of John Paul School’s most recent outcomes and remember . . . they occurred DESPITE almost a year’s disruption in learning.
Bernard Fungo
Meet Bernard Fungo, recent “graduate” of JPSS. Bernard scored highest in the Pallisa District with 6 passes on the recent national exams. His score enables him to pick the university of his choice. Bernard has already selected his university and is picking up his admission letter. He plans to pursue a Bachelors of Arts in Education, specializing in Languages (English and Literature) with a goal of teaching. Congratulations, Bernard; we are so proud of you!
Gloria Musibika
Gloria Musibika is an S-4 student. She received the highest grade of all the girls on the 2020 exams.
Other measurable results:
Six S-6 students earned passing grades in two principle passes, enabling them to join a university if they can pay the tuition. Most will pursue careers in Education because of its employability and affordability.
An additional five S-6 students scored one principal pass. They may be eligible for tertiary learning institutions. Only five students failed the difficult exams . . . not unusual after a year of interrupted learning. They will most certainly retake the exam.
All 17 S-5 students who sat for promotional exams advanced into S-6
Overall, 113 of 114 students who took the exams passed; all can be given subject combinations to study at Advanced level.
Abraham Nasongo
Abraham Nasongo scored 20 aggregates on his exams.
• The Hungerford Scholars, children from Chelekura village who are on scholarship did exceptionally well. All S-4 Hungerford Scholars advanced into S-5. Patricia Achom and Mercy Adongo both scored 32 aggregates.
What do teachers feel about these results? Headmaster Moses: “Teachers are happy, but as their driver, I see gaps that have to be addressed if we are to live to the dream of a premier school.” We are setting forth plans to address these gaps and intend to be ready when school reopens.”
It is that attitude of always seeking more and better results that defines the teachers and administration of John Paul Secondary School.
Our next bulletin in October will start at the beginning and tell how Paul and Nancy Berrigan began their journey to “build a school in Africa” and how Friends of John Paul Secondary School help fulfill their vision and extend the school’s capabilities, keeping the promise of hope and opportunity to these ambitious, determined and dedicated students.
