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Martyrs of Uganda Jubilee School celebrates 25 years: A legacy of faith, achievement, and enduring challenges:

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Martyrs of Uganda Jubilee School has marked its 25th anniversary with a celebration highlighting its impressive growth, academic excellence, and commitment to Catholic values, while also acknowledging the challenges that remain. Founded on October 10, 2000, with a modest 19 pupils at St. Hubert Seminary, the school now boasts a thriving community of 902 students and 71 dedicated staff members.

Rev Sister Cecilia Ankomah, headmistress of the school, speaking at the anniversary event, emphasized the school’s commitment to building upon the strong foundation of its sister school, Martyrs of Uganda Preparatory School. She noted that the name “Martyrs of Uganda Jubilee School” was intentionally chosen to reflect this heritage and to commemorate the Jubilee Year 2000 in the Catholic Church.

Throughout its history, the school has established a reputation for academic achievement, securing national recognition such as the 2022 National Spelling Bee Championship and consistently placing students in leading secondary and tertiary institutions. The school’s commitment to holistic development is evident in its success in cadet corps, cultural displays, sports, and music, with the school choir earning praise for its exceptional performance during the anniversary celebration.

The school has also seen significant infrastructural growth since its inception. From a single block, it now features multiple classroom blocks, modern sanitation facilities, a computer lab, library, sick bay, intercom system, CCTV surveillance, and a fleet of six school buses. Ambitious future plans include the addition of a Junior High School, Senior High School, and eventually a Tertiary institution.

Sr. Cecilia reiterated that the school is dedicated to shaping well-rounded individuals anchored in Catholic faith and moral values, with regular Masses, devotions, and adoration sessions. She quoted Archbishop Sarpong, stating, “To educate a child without religious and moral basis is to produce a clever devil,” emphasizing the school’s commitment to nurturing both the minds and souls of its students.

Despite its many accomplishments, Sr. Cecilia acknowledged the challenges the school faces, including an understocked library, a poor road network, the lack of a dining hall, and an inadequate number of computers. She appealed to government officials, alumni, philanthropists, and the Catholic community to provide support in addressing these pressing needs. She expressed hope that continued collaboration and support would enable the school to overcome these challenges and further its mission of providing quality education rooted in faith and values.

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