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

Water, water, everywhere, but not enough to drink. That is the position we found ourselves in recently. When the school first opened its doors in 2007 there was no water on the campus. As is the case in most of Uganda, those living in Chelekura had to spend an inordinate amount of time standing in line at a community well, waiting their turn to fill Jerry cans. Students at JPSS were no different than the

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

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

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

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

Please click on their photos below to learn more about Anthony Ateese, Mercy Chebet and Albert Oule.

Meet Anthony, an S6 student at John Paul Secondary SchoolPlease play the video below To the Friends of John Paul in USA, It is a warm pleasure to get the chance to write to lovely friends like you.  I would like to send my warm greetings to all of you in the name of the almighty God.  I joined JPSS in 2016 as S1 and in the course I was chanced with a Hungerford Scholarship

Meet Mercy, an S6 student at John Paul Secondary SchoolPlease play the video below Hello Friends, I am Chebet Mercy, a senior six student of John Paul Secondary School. I am born to a family of five children, three girls and two boys. I am the first born. I started my secondary education here in senior one to senior six and I am doing my examination with hopes to excel with good results. I had

Meet Albert, an S6 student at John Paul Secondary SchoolPlease play the video below Dear Friends, I am Oule Albert, an S6 student in John Paul Secondary School. I have been a student in John Paul Secondary School since S1 up to now S6. Briefly, I come from a family of six children and I am third born. My parents are peasants where they depend (on JPSS) for our studies. I am so grateful to