{"id":1387,"date":"2024-12-01T15:16:30","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T15:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namugongogirls.org\/home\/?page_id=1387"},"modified":"2025-10-21T10:54:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T10:54:57","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/namugongogirls.org\/home\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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About Namugongo Girls Boarding Primary School<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Namugongo Girls\u2019 Boarding Primary School, established in 1945, is a Catholic-founded institution aimed at reducing long travel distances for local girls. Initially a day school, it has grown into a fully fledged boarding school with around 1,000 pupils. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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School Administrators (1945 – Present)<\/p>

1945-1947: Mr. J. Mawanda<\/span><\/p>

1948-1950: Ms. Sirimuzzaawo<\/span><\/p>

1951: Ms. Frances Nakyagaba<\/span><\/p>

1952-1959: Ms. Hellen Namazzi<\/span><\/p>

1960-1966: Sr. Mary James L.S.O.S.F.<\/span><\/p>

1967: Sr. Dorothy L.S.O.S.F. (Started Primary Seven)<\/span><\/p>

1968-1971: Sr. Ambrose L.S.O.S.F.<\/span><\/p>

1972-1997: Sr. Mary Chrysostom L.S.O.F.<\/span><\/p>

1998-2017: Ms. Agnes G. Nakabugo<\/span><\/p>

2017-Present: Ms. Josephine Nabwami<\/span><\/p>

The transformation to a boarding school began in 1976, starting with Primary Seven, and expanded in 1977 to include other classes, with the majority becoming boarders by 1979<\/p>

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Guiding Principle<\/b> \u201cGOOD SEEDS WILL RISE\u201d is our motto, inspired by the Uganda Martyrs\u2019 sacrifice. It emphasizes virtues such as hard work, sacrifice, self-esteem, self-actualization, and respect. Our anthem, \u201cGood Seed Will Rise,\u201d reinforces this ideal daily, motivating our community.<\/p>

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\u00a0We have 47 dedicated teachers and 1,142 pupils, all girls aged 6 to 14.\u00a0<\/p>

Our support staff includes 3 accountants, 2 secretaries, 1 doctor, 2 nurses, 1 medical lab technician, 15 matrons, 2 drivers, 10 cooks, 5 compound cleaners, 4 gardeners in Bulindo, 1 cobbler, and 2 store managers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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At our girls\u2019 school, we deeply care about the safety and well-being of every pupil, including their journeys to and from school. Our transportation fleet is thoughtfully designed to meet their needs, featuring a school bus for secure and comfortable commutes, a van for smaller group trips and activities, and a truck to ensure essential supplies reach the school on time. Every trip is planned with care and compassion, reflecting our dedication to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for our pupils.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\u00a0Teaching runs from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with breaks for breakfast, porridge, lunch, and supper. The curriculum includes:<\/p>

\u2022\u00a0Upper Primary:<\/b>\u00a0English, Integrated Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Agriculture, Integrated Production Skills, Luganda, Creative Arts and Physical Education, Religious Education<\/p>

\u2022\u00a0Lower Primary:\u00a0<\/b>English, Mathematics, Literacy I and II, Luganda, P.E., Free Activity, Music, Art and Crafts<\/p>

Funding: Our school is funded through parental contributions (boarding fees) and support from the Ministry of Education and Sports.<\/p>

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Achievements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\u2022 Consistently high first-grade rates (80-90%) over the last decade.<\/div>
\u2022 Excellent performance in sports and music.<\/div>
\u2022 Increased enrolment.<\/div>
\u2022 Improved academic performance.<\/div>
\u2022 Completion of a new dormitory building.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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