Seeta, Mukono District — St. Maximus Day Care, Nursery, and Primary School in Kiwanga, Seeta, has marked its end-of-year celebrations by highlighting major achievements and reaffirming its dedication to providing inclusive, high-quality education for learners from all backgrounds.
During the ceremony, parents were encouraged to stay close to their children during the long holiday, with school leaders emphasizing the importance of guidance, friendship, and safety at home.
The school’s director noted that St. Maximus offers a secure and nurturing learning environment, strong academic performance, and a curriculum that prioritizes practical, hands-on learning.
Headmistress Lamwaka Petra underscored the school’s commitment to the new competence-based curriculum, which blends academics with games, sports, and creative activities. She also appealed to the government to ensure fairness in teachers’ remuneration by offering equal pay to both arts and science teachers.
Teachers proudly showcased pupils’ talents in music, agriculture, tailoring, sports, and other life-skills abilities that will benefit learners long after their school years. Parents were cautioned against allowing children to get involved in political activities during the holiday break.
Parent Agoot Tabitha Aweng praised the school for transforming her child academically and socially. Primary Six learner Elisha Muwanguzi expressed gratitude for the bursary he received and pledged to continue working hard.
Guest of honour Mr. Michael Baleke applauded the school’s inclusivity, noting its success in welcoming children from diverse backgrounds, including learners from Sudan and India, and ensuring they all feel valued and supported.
The celebrations featured a rich lineup of presentations poems, songs, plays, debates, creative dances, piano pieces, and book reading. Pupils also performed a play reflecting Uganda’s current political landscape, illustrating a mock presidential vote between NRM and NUP.
Headteacher Lamwaka Petra reaffirmed that St. Maximus stands for unity and equal opportunity, offering education without discrimination based on tribe, religion, or disability.
She called upon partners and government stakeholders to support the school’s expansion plans, especially in constructing more classrooms and securing decent accommodation for learners.
