Background
St.Kirigwajjo Secondary School is a catholic founded, private “O” and “A” level mixed day and boarding secondary school. The school was founded in 1978 at Bujuni by Hoima Catholic Diocese as the third secondary school in kibaale district after St.Edwards ss-Bukumi and Naigana ss. The school later shifted to Ruhara Hill after Hoima Catholic Diocese had purchased land at Ruhara where the school now stands.
Location
St.Kirigwajjo Secondary School is located on Ruhara Hill 1Kilometer from Karuguuza Town Ruhara Road.
School Motto
“Education is our future”
Mission Statement
“To produce God fearing, responsible, self reliant and all round citizens with focused mind”
Vision Statement
Objectives
To provide all round education, integrating life skills with academic, vocational and co-curricular disciplines to young people
To embrace students performance by improving classroom teaching and learning
To emphasize girl child education and minimize her drop out of school
To provide affordable but high quality educational opportunities to students
To prepare young ones for a bright future.
Goals
Providing all the students who are admitted into the school with the highest possible quality education.Allowing all students admitted into the school to have equal opportunities for development.
THE HEADTEACHER CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IN PRIESTHOOD
Fr.Nsaali(in black Cassock)with some of the staff members on his 20th priestly Anniversary
Fr.Nsaali(in black Cassock)with some students on his 20th priestly Anniversary
Fr. Andrew was ordained a priest on the 4th.July.1993 at his home parish-Bujuni, Hoima Diocese. He was appointed to St.Kirigwajjo secondary school in 1997 and became its Head teacher in 2004.
He has overseen the major developments in this school. As he celebrates 20 years in priesthood, he looks back with joy that the good Lord who called him to priesthood has enabled him to transform the lives of many people in the sector of education as well.
While addressing the students and staff on that day, he said “I am proud of serving my Lord.” On the same occasion, he celebrated 50 years of age.
Having spent so far more than half of his years of priesthood working at this school, he has helped many people to grow and people who have studied from this school and teachers who have taught here under his headship testify to his rare gift of good leadership. He has always marveled all stakeholders of the school with his hard work, exemplary discipline, unwavering adherence to the routine timetable of the school, strictness, patience, his love for the needy students from poor families, his support to the education of the girl child and above all his sense of humour.
At all times even during celebrations, his motto and love for work remains vivid in reflecting his guiding principle “actions speak louder than words”
(Article written by; Madam Ategeka Marion)
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
(FROM 2010 TO 2014)
YEAR MALE FEMALE TOTAL
2010 291 297 588
2011 316 324 640
2012 396 392 788
2013 506 508 1014
2014 487 488 975
The enrolment of the school has been rising every year. The drop in the enrolment for this year 2014 has been due to the opening of a new private school in the neighbourhood which inevitably attracted some students from our school. The constant rise in the enrolment however has been attributed to a number of factors like the good leadership in the school, good performance in both UCE and UACE, good environment, good facilities, committed staff and reading culture imparted among the students.
Over the years, the school has been performing well in UNEB examinations and still continues to excel. In 2012, the school produced the best candidate in Kibaale district (the district where it is situated) by the names of Tindimwebwa Stalin. He scored 12 aggregates.
In 2013, the school produced 23 first grades at UCE and produced one of the best performers in the district in UACE by the names of Kugonza Fred who scored 17 points. This student has been admitted to Makerere University Kampala under government sponsorship on the national merit. He will be pursuing a Bachelors degree in Agriculture and rural innovation.
The school continues to provide the best education in Kibaale district and has helped many students to join higher institutions of learning by giving them a strong foundation and above all a good name because of the high discipline exhibited by students who go through it.
Values
· High moral values are instilled in the students with the ultimate aim of turning them into good, useful and industrious citizens.
· Students are made aware that everybody deserves respect. Every individual (a child or an adult) has rights as well as responsibilities.
· Patriotism and nationalism are also inculcated in the students.
· Individuals learn in different ways and individual learning is the result of opportunity and effort.
· Personal responsibility and accountability are essentials for a successful community.
· Character matters; honesty, integrity, and mutual respect are vital, along with other positive character traits.
· Students, teachers, staff, families, and community are partners in education.
· Developing positive relationships and attitudes is critical to achieving excellence and attaining greater outcomes.
· A safe and supportive environment, as well as a healthy lifestyle, is essential to the growth and success of all individuals.
· Open effective communication is necessary for the success of a community.
· Change is a natural part of continuous growth and improvement
Funding
The school is basically funded by the parents through school fees. The government also gives a hand through USE and UPOLET programmes. There are also sometimes donations from the school’s friends especially from USA.
FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS OF ST.KIRIGWAJJO SECONDARY SCHOOL
· Rev.Fr.George William Ssebadduka of “be a Christ to the poor” foundation. He lives in missouri USA.
· Fr.Ken Joseph Criqui, pastor St.Mary’s Parish in Missouri -USA.
· Fr.William Ssozi. He lives in Michigan-USA.
· Christiana Carpenter. She lives in Minesota -USA.
· Jakub Grundnik. He lives in New York- USA.
· St.Joseph Shrine, Irish Hills Brooklyn Michigan- USA.
· Mr.Emely Kugonza, Director EMESCO Development Foundation – Kibaale District- Uganda
· Fr.Byaruhanga Gerald, Parish Priest Munteme Catholic Parish – Hoima Diocese- Uganda
· Manos Unidas, Madrid- Spain.
· Dr.Jun Tsuji Michigan- USA.
· Clara Oser, St.Joseph Shrine Parish, Brooklyn Michigan -USA.
How wonderful it would be to have you join the list of friends and supporters of St.Kirigwajjo by generously contributing to the further development of St.Kirigwajjo S.S in any
ST KRIGWAJJO SS HOSTS FRIENDS FROM ST.JOSEPHS SHRINE CATHOLIC PARISH-USA
St kirigwajjo ss hosts visitors from st josephs shrine catholic parish-usa every year. for this year 2013,they visited the school on 5th.February. They included Rev.Fr.David the Parish priest of st,Josephs shrine parish,Deacon Gene and his wife Jean.
We had a really wonderful time with them. They addressed students,and the staff members. At the end of the day,they planted mermoraail fruit trees each in the school compound. The type of the fruit trees planted were mangoes-a favourite fruit for school children here in Uganda.
These visitors gave many words of spiritual development and wisdom to both the staff and students.
The Parish priest Fr. David emphasized the importance of knowing the truth.He said;
-"Jesus is the truth"
-"whatever you study,you study the truth"
-"life is hard,but it is twice as hard if you are stupid"
"-sin makes you stupid"
-"If you give in to immorality,your intellect is darkened and you become stupid."
-"live a life of integrity,you will be happy"
Meanwhile,Deacon Gene emphasized on the importance of people especially the youths seeking "real power" or "genuine power."
This is how he said it.
-Many people in the world love to have power
-But quite often,many of them fail to seek real power-power that lasts
-As students,you should seek power that lasts.
He continued this way;
-Education is power
-Whoever is educated has power and is powerful.For example,the President of USA-Obama is powerful
-Education makes you free
Advising students to embrace the anti AIDS compaing of "Abstain,Be faithful,and Use a Condom-commonly abbreviated as ABC" Deacon Gene had this to say.
-ABC is power
-But if you embrace A and B,then you do not need the C!
PROFILES OF THE TOP ADMINISTRATION
FR.BARUNGI N GODFREY
(CHAIRMAN BOARD OF GOVERNORS)
Fr. Barungi N Godfrey was born on 18th August 1968 to Mr.John Nyamutale and Late Regina Tibuliwa at Kibingo village near Kibaale Trding Centre –Kibaale District Uganda. He started schooling in 1977.From 1977 to 1984 (P.1 to P.7), he was at St.Thereza primary school Bujuni.
He joined secondary level in 1985 (S.1) and completed S.4 in 1988 at St.John Bosco’s Minor Seminary Hoima District, then he was re – admitted for high secondary in 1989 and sat UACE in 1991.
He joined Katigondo National Major Seminary in 1991 and completed in 1994 having obtained a Diploma in Philosophical and Religious studies of Katigondo.
He obtained a bachelor’s degree philosophy – Makerere University.
He did pastoral spiritual year in Mugalike Parish – 1st phase in 1994 and 2nd phase in Bukuumi Parish in 1995.
He Joined Ggaba National Major Seminary in 1995 to 1999.e was Ordained Deacon – 1998 at Nyamigisa Parish – Masindi Distict.
He obtained a Diploma of Ggaba in Spiritual and Theological or Religious Studies.
He was ordained a priest on 14th August 1999 at Bujumbura Cathedral Parish by Rt.Rev.Deogratuis Byabazaire.
His first appointment was as Assistant Pastor and Priest in charge of Schools/Education to Buliisa Parish – from August 1999 to February 2002.
His second appointment was as Assistant Pastor and Priest in charge of schools/Education, Head teacher at St.Andrew’s High School Kitoba from June 2002 to July 2004.
He joined Makerere University for a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) for academic year 2004/2005.
His third appointment was to Mugalike Catechist and Pastoral centre on 14th September 2005 to-date as Director and Principal formater of catechists.
(HEADTEACHER)
Fr.Nsaali Mukasa Andrew was born on 12th
July 1964 in Nkenda Village of Matale Sub-county Kibaale district.
He had all primary education in a remote school called Karama Primary school. His parents were among the poorest in their village and his education up to senior six was a tough struggle whereby even getting the minimum requirements at school was always impossible. Both parents died in 1991.
He was ordained a priest on 4th July 1993 at Bujuni Parish. He worked as Curate and priest in charge of schools and the youth in Mugalike Parish for his first three years as a priest.
After his Post Graduate Diploma in Education at Makerere University,he was appointed Curate at Bujuni Parish and Chaplain and teacher at St.Kirigwajjo and Buyanja Secondary Schools in 1997.
He became Deputy Headteacher of St.Kirigwajjo S.S in 2000.He has been Headteacher of St.Kirigwajjo S.S since 2004 and during his administration, the school has experienced profound transformation.
He has served as diocesan Education secretary for Kibaale vicariate since the year 2000 and his involvement in education has convinced him that education of the children is one of the greatest needs for the development of Kibaale district and that the existence of good and seriously focused schools is a necessity for transformation.
He has also served as a member of Kibaale District Service Commission since 2007 which has greatly enlightened him about the challenges of unemployment as well as people’s incapacities to be employed.
He lives by the principle of “ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS” and is committed to selfless service and hard work as the way for transformation in any undertaking.
Since 1997 he has made tremendous contribution to the area of education in Kibaale Vicariate by promoting the education of girls, orphans, different categories of disadvantaged children and every child, and advising parents on how they can avoid having their children dropping out of school which is a serious challenge in this area
Fr.Kirigwaijo Anatoli was born in 1978 in a small village called Kyomunembe 3 miles away from Kagadi town – Kibaale District Uganda. He had most of his early Education in seminaries. He was ordained a priest in 2008 as a Diocesan priest belonging to Hoima Catholic Diocese – Uganda. After his ordination, he worked in Kakumiro parish, and Kakindo parish before he was sent for further studies in education at Makerere University – Kampala Uganda. On completing his further studies in 2011, he was appointed to St.Kirigwajjo S.S where he is working to date in the above capacity.
He
holds a Bachelors degree in Social and Philosophical Studies from Makerere
University – Kampala, a bachelor degree in social and philosophical studies
from pontifical Urbaniana University Rome Italy, a Diploma in Theological and
Pastoral studies from Makerere University Kampala, a post – Graduate Diploma in
Education (majoring in Economics and physical Education) from Makerere
University Kampala and a Certificate in Administrative officers’ Law from the
Law Development Centre (LDC) Kampala Uganda.
He
has also frequented a number of workshops to gain more experience in Human Resource
Management, Finance and Accounting and Pontifical Missionary activities for
which he has been awarded Certificates.
Fr.Anatoli
works in close liaison with the Head teacher and is in charge of following up
the implementation of the school projects, performance of all departments,
ensuring proper use, custody and maintenance of school property, conflict
resolution, guidance and counseling and enhancing harmonious co-existence in
the school.
His motto, Philosophy and principle of life is “OPPORTUNITIES IN LIFE EXIST FOR EVERYBODY. Thus, success is not merely about how fast one gets an opportunity but how prepared for an opportunity one is, when it comes.”
KUSIIMA VINCENT
(DEPUTY HEADTEACHER)
Kusiima Vincent was born on 27th 1980 in Kichoke Village Kigwera Parish in the current Buliisa District. He attended Ndandamire Primary School – Buliisa, St.John Bosco’s seminary Hoima and Makerere University Kampala where he was awarded a Bachelor’s degree in Education.
He served as a teacher at Low and Joy before joining St.Kirigwajjo Secondary School,
He joined St.Kirigwajjo S.S as a classroom teacher on Monday 24th September 2007 and on Friday 10th October was appointed Deputy Headteacher. Kusiima Vincent works hand in hand with the Headteacher, the school Administrator, and the Second Deputy Headteacher for the progress of the school.
TINKA ANDREW AKIIKI
(DIRECTOR OF STUDIES)Teacher Tinka Andrew was born on 1st.November 1982 in Ngangi trading center by then Matale sub-county but currently Kibaale town council, Kibaale district. He attended his primary education at Bujuni boys primary school,had his secondary education at st.kirigwajjo secondary school and st.John Boscos’s seminary –Hoima. There after he went to train as a teacher at National Teachers’ College Mubende.
Tinka Andrew holds a Diploma in secondary education, majoring in Business studies and has served at st. Kirigwajjo secondary school since October 2005 up to date. He is currently a student at Muteesa 1 Royal University pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Education.
He served as Class teacher at st. kirigwajjo in 2007, and Deputy academic from 2008 to 2010 and served as vice-chairperson disciplinary committee, st. kirigwajjo Secondary School.
He is currently serving as Directors of Studies at St. kirigwajjo secondary school and has been in this position since 2010. Tinka Andrew is a result oriented and works for academic Excellency of St. Kirigwajjo Secondary School.
His motto is “ALLERGIC TO LAZINESS AND IDLENESS - AND GOD PROVIDES”
TR.BAGADA SYLIVIA
(SENIOR WOMAN TEACHER)
Bagada Sylvia was born on 29th August 1976 in Bukonda LC1, Bwamiramira Sub county Kibaale District. She attended her primary education at St.Aloysious Bukonda Primary school,completed S.4 at St.Kirigwajjo Secondary School then joined High Secondary School in St.Andrea Kaahwa College Hoima after UACE went to a National Teacher College Nkozi Mitala Maria Campus – Mpigi District.
She holds a diploma in Secondary Education Majoring in CRE and Political Education.
She has served in this school as a teacher for 10yrs. In the last 10yrs she served as a matron, class teacher, Head of Arts department.
She is currently a senior Woman Teacher, Class teacher, Hostel Mistress and chairperson of the disciplinary committee.
Her Motto is: Success comes from listening to advice. Many receive advice only the wise profit from it.
NANTONGO CAROLINE AKIIKI
(SCHOOL BURSAR) Nantongo Caroline was born on 23rd January 1978 in a village called Bukonda- Bakijurura LCI Bwamiramira Sub county Kibaale District. She attended her primary education at Bukonda Primary School, and then joined Naigana & St.Kirigwajjo Secondary Schools for her secondary education.
She went for a Diploma Course in Accountancy and Finance at Fort portal Institute of Commerce. Thus she holds a Diploma in the above discipline. Currently she is a student of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
She
has served in the following schools.; -Karuguuza Progressive
Secondary School from 2000 to 2003. -In 1st July 2003 joined St.Kirigwajjo
secondary school as a school secretary,then in 2005 she started serving as a
School Bursar up to date.
She
has served at St.Kirigwajjo
Secondary School for
10yrs, with one heart, and utmost commitment.
Her motto is “PATIENCE LEADS TO PROGRESS”
KULE GEOFREY
(DEPUTY ACADEMICS)
Bagheni Kule Geoffrey was born on 3rd June 1980 in Rwenguhyo LC1, Kisinga Subcounty Kasese District. He attended Kisinga SDA primary school and completed Primary level in 1994. He attended SAAD Memorial Secondary school where he completed O and A”levels in 1998 and 2000 respectively.
He holds a Diploma in Secondary Education of Kyambogo University majoring in Geography and History. He currently serves as Deputy Academics, Class teacher S.4B, Hostel Patron and member of the disciplinary committee at St.Kirigwajjo S.S. He strives to produce the best. His motto is “WE STRUGGLE TO EMERGE.
OBITUARY
St Kirigwajjo ss loses a teacher on 4th.April.2013
Darkness and grief descended upon the staff and students of stkirigwajjo ss on thursday 4th.April.2013 when one of its teachers by the names of NDYANABO FREDNAND a.k.a FRIDNA was announced dead at around 7p.m. He died of high blood pressure from Mubende Hospital at the age of 59. He was a teacher of C.R.E for Senior one. Fridna was one of the oldest staff members and the longest serving at the school.He was survived by a widow and 08 children.He was buried on 6th.April.2013 at his ancestral home at Rukindo in Kibaale town Council. May his soul rest in peace.
WEDDING CEREMONY OF MASTER ATUGONZA CHARLES(TEACHER OF AGRICULTURE.
