Sancta Maria is a nursery and primary school located in Bukoto Kampala. The school has been in existence for 21 years, having started in 1996. We met with the proprietor of the school, who told us how they have been able to serve their parents and students for this period of time.
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Monday Times: What exactly does the school have?
Proprietor Sancta Maria: We have classes from nursery (baby class), top class, and primary from p1 to p7
It is a day and boarding school.
We have a well stocked library.
The school has a van service to transport children from home to school and from school to home.
We provide five meals a day.
We have extra-curricular activities. These include swimming, music dance and drama, sports. We interact with other schools such as international schools to develop our children’s intellectual, social and technological skills.
We offer bursaries to the children who are disadvantaged
We have been offering bursaries since 2004.
Monday Times: How different are you from other schools?
Proprietor Sancta Maria: We have permanent structures which are spacious and it makes the learning environment conducive. We have qualified teachers who are self-driven.
We have welcoming teachers with parental care.
We have been performing highly with over 90% getting first grade.
We have been ranked among the top ten schools in Kampala.
Monday Times: Why did you get interested in starting the school?
Proprietor Sancta Maria: I had a passion to pass on knowledge to the young generation in order to brighten their future.
Monday Times: What are your Working Hours and Days
Proprietor Sancta Maria: We open at 8am and close at 6pm
Monday Times: How are your fees like?
Proprietor Sancta Maria: The fees are good and affordable
Monday Times: What should the parents do for the children to perform well in class?
Proprietor Sancta Maria: They should supervise them, do homework and visit the school more often to get feedback on the children. They should attend to the official days more often.
They should limit un-educative programs on television on to the children.
Monday Times: When did the school start operation?
Proprietor Sancta Maria: We started in 1996.
Monday Times: Are they registered?
Proprietor Sancta Maria: Yes the school is registered by UNEB and the Ministry of education and sports. It has a UNEB Centre number 130480.
Monday Times: Where is the school located?
Proprietor Sancta Maria: It is located around Mukalazi Road, Ssemwogerere Zone, Bukoto 1 Parish Nakawa Division in Kampala District.
Monday Times: What phone numbers can be used to call?
Proprietor Sancta Maria: We have 0753350935 and 0772898320 and 0704227766
Monday Times: What special last message do you have for the public?
Proprietor Sancta Maria: They should encourage children to stay in school and avoid wrong groups.
We also encourage parents to take their children to schools with expertise handling children.
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