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The Need for Clean and Abundant Water
Thirsty? Walk 20 feet to the fridge and get a glass of clean, cold, filtered water from the dispenser. Ready for bed? Wash your face and brush your teeth with warm and cool water from the faucet in your bathroom. We forget what a blessing clean, running water is, available wherever and whenever we want. In rural Uganda, running water is not the norm. Little children learn early to help the household by carrying water back home from a local well, if they are lucky enough to have access to clean water. A full Jerry can (like below) can weigh up to 40 lbs. When the first well was completed…
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BREAKING NEWS – JPSS RANKED #1
We are extremely happy and very proud to announce that all 108 of our S-4 students passed their UCE (Uganda Certificate of Education). This is a remarkable achievement for the students and teachers. These students returned to classes in January 2022 after no schooling for 22 months due to COVID-19, so to all pass their exams is awe-inspiring! And because of this, JPSS was ranked the top school (of all 28 secondary schools) in the Pallisa District! We offer them our sincerest congratulations!! The exams that these students take last for several days. Students take 10 subject exams and can earn scores of 1-10. A “1” means the student scored…
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Students Return for 2023 School Year
There was a flurry of excitement on the campus of John Paul Secondary School on Monday, February 6, 2023, as we opened our doors to begin the new school year. We were thrilled to welcome 100+ bright-eyed, anxious S-1 students to JPSS as they leave primary school and begin their secondary school experience. When added to the S-2, S-3, S-4, and S-6 students we already have a thriving campus of 607 students. And, we await the return of our S-5 students who cannot return until March 6, 2023. The students and teachers are on a “high” after learning of how well our S-4 candidates scored on the UCE exams! All…
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Friends of John Paul School Earns a 2023 Gold Seal of Transparency
Friends of John Paul School has been awarded a 2023 Gold Seal of Transparency from charity rating organization Candid. The official seal recognizes philanthropic organizations that demonstrate a deep commitment to transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, and that operate from a position of strong financial health. To earn Candid’s “Gold Seal of Transparency” FOJPS shared financial details and information about our leadership and board as well as our goals, strategies, and impact on the world. This high rating underscores Friends of John Paul School’s sacred promise made to each and every donor that their philanthropic dollars are spent responsibly and efficiently. The Gold Star of Transparency gives FOJPS’s loyal supporters even more confidence…
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Meet Our Senior Students
Please click on their photos below to learn more about Anthony Ateese, Mercy Chebet and Albert Oule.
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Student Spotlight – Anthony Ateese
Meet Anthony
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Student Spotlight – Mercy Chebet
Meet Mercy
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Student Spotlight – Albert Oule
Meet Albert
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Update on Multi-Purpose Building and Kitchen
Our incredible contractor Vincent has made tremendous progress since we first broke ground on the Multi-Purpose Building in June. Employing lots of extra workers from the local community, he now fully expects to have it completed by this year’s end. And, this much-anticipated Dining Hall will be fully operational by the start of the 2023 school year. In addition, while just as important but not getting as much attention as the MPB, a new modern Kitchen will also be completed and fully operational by the start of the 2023 school year. The modern stoves are purchased and ready to be installed when the Kitchen is done. The final phase of…
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It’s Student Testing Time!
The next several weeks are intense times for our S4 and S6 Students as they begin the UCE and UACE examinations. As an FYI, S4 in Uganda is equivalent to the final year of Junior High School, or 10th grade. From here, students go to Advanced Level (A-Level), formerly known as High School or just “Higher” locally. That is Senior 5 and Senior 6 (S5 and S6) which is equivalent to grade 11 and grade 12. Below is just a brief explanation of how rigorous these examinations really are for the students. We ask that you please keep them in your prayers during this stressful period. The Uganda Certificate of…
