The vibrant alumni of Nkumba Primary School continue to serve with diligence and commitment in the jurisdiction of their different responsibilities.
The Alumni recently visited the school on Thursday, 17th October 2024 and held a networking luncheon with the current class of primary seven.
They were led the 82-year-old veteran Flavia Ssewaggudde, a former student at Nkumba Primary School from the 1950’s.
The Alumni freely interacted with the students, school leaders and teachers.
There were moving testimonials, advice and knowledge freely shared by the different members of the Alumni.
A cake was served and delicious lunch shared.
“It is always good to return to Nkumba Primary School. This is my home” Ssewaggudde remarked.
“I advise you to remain focused and concentrate. You will all pass the examinations” she added.
The outstanding candidate from the 2023 class; Patience Nabadda who scored eight aggregates was rewarded by Ug.Shs 1,000,000 whilst the science teachers got Ug.Shs 500,000 for the best done subject.
This money came from the president of the Alumni association, Linda Akech Bugembe.
“It is humbling to be recognized by the Alumni as the best candidate. This is good motivation to the present pupils to also strive and do well in the upcoming examinations” Nabadda stated.
Oliver Kazinda Wasswa, the current headmistress spoke of the collaborative effort from the teachers, pupils, teachers, non-teaching staff, Parents Teachers Association (PTA), Government, alumni and well-wishers to make the school great again.
“I am delighted and humbled for the works of the Alumni to maintain the legacy of the school. We remain as diligent as ever to see the school remain to the top” Kazinda noted.
The president of the Nkumba Primary School Alumni Akech presented her message online to the present pupils, fellow alumni, teachers and well-wishers.
“I convey my greetings to all the pupils of Nkumba Primary School particularly the present P7 pupils. I thank the effort of the school management committee, PTA, teachers and other staff as well as the parents. This is the time to ripe what has been sown”. Akech noted.
According to the Uganda national examination board executive director Dan Odongo, the examinations for primary seven pupils will be written on the 6th and 7th November 2024.
Briefing of all candidates will take place on Monday, 4th November 2024.
Wednesday, 6th November 2024 will have Mathematics (9 am) with Social Studies and religious education (2 PM).
On the following day, 7th November 2024, it will be integrated science (9 am) and English (2 pm).
Nkumba Primary School Background:
The idea of establishing Nkumba Primary School was conceived by the late Ssalongo Kintu in 1951, realizing that most of the children in the area could not make it to school owing to the long distances they had to walk to the then ‘nearby’ schools, notably Kisubi and Namate in Entebbe.
To many parents, the only solution was to let their children sit at home to grow old enough to walk those long distances to school.
The late Kintu established contact with the prominent people around in a series of meetings which later brought the idea to fruition.
On 5th February 1952, he deployed the late Christopher Kisolo, who became the first Headmaster.
On the following day, 6th February 1952, Mr. Kisolo started implementing the long-awaited idea with 10 pupils, with teaching and learning taking place at the Kitawulu in the courtyard of the late Charles Ffulu, in present day Nkumba Bufulu.
This is where the school was until the late Nelson Nkalubo.
Ssebuggwawo donated land, leading to its relocation to its current home along Entebbe Road.
Nkumba Primary School has since produced a number of prominent women and men who joined renowned secondary schools, universities and tertiary institutions across the country and beyond.
The alumni are currently living and working in different countries across the globe.
