Both Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th March, all the children at Rubaga Community School were doing their mid term exams. The exams were on all the subjects they have had this term and covers what they have learnt since they started in February. The results will be back later this week. The mid-term exam is a test done in the whole of the Kampala district. On 15th April, they’ll have an end of term exam which will also last 2 days.

Secondary School awaits our p7 students

Our P7 students had a long break while waiting anxiously for the results of their end of Primary school exams that came in February.

Once the students in P7 finish here at Rubaga Community School they will have to find a secondary school where they can continue their studies. Unfortunately not all managed to attend secondary school, as they did not have any funds, but we are trying to help them out with that. Those who were fortunate enough to have a sponsor have already started S1.

In the future, it would be ideal for us to have a secondary section so that our students have the possibility of continuing with secondary school with us.

A group called Rubaga Friends has been raising money for the past few years to help kids in Kampala, Uganda with the ultimate goal being a new kindergarten; a goal they have almost reached.

For some it was a trip to Uganda that got them involved, but for others, all it took was a brochure full of pictures.

Ardis Grob is one of the Rubaga Friends Board Members. While looking through the brochure she said, “Just look at all those happy faces.” She said that’s what got her hooked.

At the current school, 280 kids have to cram in everyday. Board Member David Flieger said, “All the kids come out there at recess and pack into a 35 by 50 ft space and that’s where all recreation has to take place so it’s a really bad situation.”

But the group said it’s much more than just an inconvenience. Board Member Jorgen Mortensen said, “The ministry has demanded it with a threat of closing the whole school down.”

Something the group said would be a disaster. Flieger said, “They have to be in school. Either that or they have no life. Of course education is everything in terms of future prospects for improvement of the country and the individuals.”

Because of the hard work by this group and one major donation, the school will soon be a reality, but this group said its work is far from over.

That continued work will help give African children a chance to begin or continue their schooling in a positive environment; something as Americans we often take for granted.

From KVOA.COM