John Paul Secondary School has long been a beacon of hope and opportunity for students in the Pallisa District. One of the key initiatives that have contributed to this growth and success is the Hungerford Scholarship Program. “Sue and I support many charities but without question, John Paul School is one of our favorites! Besides being a wonderful cause, you get so much value for your dollar! For the equivalent of $250 a year you

On February 3, 2025, John Paul Secondary School opened its doors to students, eager to return to their studies and see their friends again after their two-month end-of-year break. Moses Bwayo, the Headmaster, and all the teachers warmly greeted them. 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

We are excited to share some fantastic news!  Our S-4 students have again excelled in their UCE exams, showcasing their hard work and dedication.  Of the 133 students who took the test, 132 achieved Division One which means they qualify to move on to A-level education.  This remarkable achievement fills us with pride and calls for a celebration, as it honors our students and elevates our school. JPSS is ranked as the #1 school in

We are absolutely delighted to share the remarkable news about our S-6 students’ outstanding performance in the 2024 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) exams! Out of an astonishing 141,000 students who answered the call nationally to take these challenging exams, our 40 JPSS students shone brilliantly, demonstrating the high academic excellence we uphold at our school. A heartfelt congratulations goes out to our top achievers!  David Gidudu impressively scored an incredible 19 points, and

John Paul Secondary School, Chelekura, Uganda, East Africa, was established in July, 2007 by Paul and Nancy Berrigan on the Catholic foundations. Being Catholic founded and managed by Archdiocese of Tororo, the school follows Catholic disciplines upon which academic excellence, spiritual and moral growth are all rooted. The main aim of school is to promote the unique integral development of each student through intellectual, social, moral and spiritual growth to enable them be the “great

With the end of the year fast approaching we are still on track to successfully complete our very aggressive development plans. Our #1 priority for 2024 was to build an 8-classroom primary school on newly acquired property across the road from the JPSS campus. That has been completed and the 1000 + Adodoi School primary students will begin the 2025 school year in these new facilities. As soon as the primary school year ends, in

In 2024, Friends of John Paul School in conjunction with JPSS Administration including Headteacher Moses Bwayo and the JPSS Board of Governors, implemented the JPSS Graduate University Scholarship Program to offer qualified JPSS graduates scholarships to continue their education at a qualified University or technical school. The scholarship offered will include payment of Tuition and Fees for each semester for accepted candidates. In 2024, Tuition costs at advanced education institutions (Universities, Colleges, and Technical Training)

In the U.S., the quality and nutritional value of the school lunches provided in both public and private schools is top of mind.  U.S. students are provided nutritionally balanced meals, fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and many cuisine and flavor options at each meal. In Uganda, the standard in all schools for the main meals of lunch and dinner is Posho and Beans.   Posho is a nutritious food that forms the backbone of the

We are often asked what happens to our students after they finish their studies at John Paul Secondary School.  JPSS began offering A-level classes with our first S-5 class in 2019 and first S-6 class in 2020.  Successful completion of these classes and adequate scoring on the UACE exam allows our graduates to continue their education at University, technical school and other tertiary institutions. Prior to this, we unfortunately didn’t have the means to stay