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Update on Campus Development
Half way through the year and the campus is buzzing with activity!! Crews of workers are bringing our very ambitious construction plans to fruition right on time. And time is a key element. It is synchronized to make sure all 5 major projects are completed in order and by year end. Most important and number 1 priority is to build an 8 class room primary school on newly acquired property across the road from the JPSS campus. Adodoi Primary School is a government school that was on the JPSS property and is now being relocated across the street. The goal is to have the 1000+ primary school students begin the…
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Thank You For Your Giving Tuesday Support!
On behalf of the students of John Paul School, our heartfelt thanks for your contribution during Giving Tuesday. We are so pleased that beginning early in January – after a 20-month gap in their learning – our young, determined students will return to school. They return to advanced academics, disciplined study and caring teachers who instill, along with knowledge, love of learning, values and integrity. Of course, they will face the arduous burden of lost learning . . . your gift will help these dedicated students bridge that gap. Thank you!
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2021 FOJPS 5K Wrap-up
Thank you to all of the wonderful participants, donors and supporters of our first annual Walk, Run and Roll 5K to support John Paul Secondary School in Uganda. Please watch our wrap-up video below to enjoy this fun event!
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A Promise to be Kept
From its inception, Friends of John Paul School has engaged interested individuals in raising funds for the school. Initially, there were many small events such as rummage sales, runs, Christmas bazaars, Scout projects – all designed to “spread the word” about the school and its vision of providing opportunity to the young people of Uganda. These efforts supported several benefactors who helped fund the Science center building, biology and physics labs, library, boys’ and girls’ dorms and the newly-expanded computer center. Regardless of size and frequency, ALL donations have been and are today truly valued and most carefully utilized. It is the primary function of the non-salaried Board of Directors…
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Francis Akol . . . Teacher. Mentor. Technology Guru.
In talking to Francis Akol, it is clear that he is passionate about computer technology and its importance to his students. “In the 21st century, computer technology is applicable in all aspects of society – education, business, health, etc. It is important that JPSS students, like other African students, become computer literate to meet the life-after-school challenges that preside in this era of computer technology dominance.” Francis intended to pursue a career in business, but just before he entered university, he held a job which made him “fall in love with computers.” He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Busoga University – especially difficult as he did not…
