Soap making is part of the new Uganda curriculum, meant to teach students life skills that can be employed throughout their lives (much like the U.S. home economics and shop classes).  The lead teacher for this is Madam Akurut Caroline. The soap making is done 3 times each term. The students manufacture 15 Jerry cans of soap which will provide enough soap to clean the school for approximately a month. The cost of the supplies to make the soap is approximately 160,000 UGX or about $43. If the school were to purchase the soap, the cost of the same 15 Jerry cans would be about 650,000 or $174, so this…

It is a pleasure to share this exciting news; two former JPSS students have returned as professionals to work at the school as teacher and nurse. Meet Sharon Khabuya and Kevine Mukite. Sharon Khabuya has returned as an Agriculture teacher. She grew up in Bulambuli with four siblings. Her favorite subject at JPSS was Agriculture and her fondest memory was attending a field trip to Aguile Market. Kevine Mukite was raised in Manafwa District with three siblings. She has returned  to care for the students as a nurse. Her favorite subject was English and  she cherishes the memories of fun and friendship with her fellow students and teachers. Both women…

On February 5, 2024, John Paul Secondary School opened its doors to our students who were eagerly waiting to get back to their studies and to see their friends again after their 2-month end-of-year break. They were warmly greeted by Fr John Chrysostom, Director, Moses Bwayo, Headteacher, and all the teachers. When our students return to school after a long break, it’s much like moving back into a college dorm. They must bring all their clothing and personal items in one trunk plus they bring their own mattresses, linens, and mosquito netting. They are accompanied by their parents or guardians who bring them to school by bus or car and…

Our students just completed Term 1 on April 29, 2023.  They continue to excel in their academics and we look forward to another successful year for all of them. Last year, all 108 S4 JPSS students passed their UCE exams. These impressive results made John Paul Secondary School the #1 ranked school, of 28 secondary schools, in the Pallisa District. In addition, 24 of our S6 students sat for their UACE exams. The results of this exam determine a student’s ability to move on to University. Twenty-three of our students scored well enough to qualify and four of these S6 students are now eligible to receive government scholarships to University.…

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…

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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