ENTERTAINMENT : Parents and guests at the Cambridge Kindergarten and Daycare School in Kitebi were treated to a vibrant showcase of music, dance, and drama during the school’s annual concert and graduation ceremony held on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
The daylong celebration, hosted at Kitebi Primary School in Lubaga Division, drew hundreds of parents, local leaders, and education officials from both the central government and the Buganda Kingdom.
The performances by children aged 5 to 10 captivated the audience, featuring skits and dances that celebrated Uganda’s rich cultural diversity. Highlights included a mock opening of a new parliamentary session, a royal event graced by the Kabaka, and traditional dances representing different regions of the country.
Nakawa Division KCCA Education Officer, Gerald Makamba, who served as the chief guest, praised the school for nurturing young talent and urged other institutions to invest more in music, dance, and drama (MDD). He emphasized that MDD not only helps in talent identification but also contributes to job creation and wealth generation.
Makamba noted that while many schools struggle with the cost of costumes and instruments, investing in the arts remains a key part of the national education policy. “Every school must create opportunities for learners to showcase their musical and dramatic talents,” he said.
He commended Cambridge Kindergarten’s director, Hakim Senyunja, and his team for organizing what he called “a professionally staged performance by under-10-year-olds,” highlighting the students’ creativity and confidence.
Rubaga Division’s chairperson for private schools, Savio Ssekamanje, echoed the call for all schools to embrace MDD as a formal requirement rather than an optional activity.
The event’s main sponsor, Mirembe Irene, director of Mirembe Bedings and Curtains Ltd, pledged continued support for the school’s initiatives aimed at empowering young learners with practical and creative skills.
Director Hakim Ssekamanje expressed gratitude to parents, partners, and division authorities for their unwavering support, noting that the school’s population has now grown to over 200 pupils. He emphasized that Cambridge Kindergarten is committed to holistic education—fostering innovation, public speaking, self-confidence, and discipline among its learners.
“We believe in nurturing young minds not just academically, but emotionally and creatively,” Ssekamanje said. “Our children are being prepared for a future where confidence and creativity will set them apart.”
The ceremony closed with applause and smiles as the young performers took their final bow—proof that even the smallest stars can light up the stage.
