By Elijah Khisa
Kitante Hill Secondary School has appealed to the government for technical and logistical support to improve its ageing infrastructure and enhance the learning environment for students as the third term of the 2026 academic year begins.
The school’s Deputy Headteacher in charge of Academics, Nagaba Danson Bank, made the appeal on Monday, September 14, 2026, during an exclusive interview on the school’s student turnout on the first day of the third term.
Nagaba commended parents and guardians for sending their children back to school, saying more than 60 percent of the students had reported on the first day.
He described the turnout as impressive, particularly because the school largely serves learners from surrounding low-income communities.
He also appreciated parents and guardians for supporting their children’s education, describing it as a worthwhile investment in their future.
“As the third term academic calendar begins, we thank Almighty God for blessing our school administrators, parents and students’ fraternity, and we look forward to ensuring that our set goals of enabling students to pass come to fruition,” Nagaba said.
Kitante Hill Secondary School, which is 66 years old, currently has a student population of 1,347. Nagaba said the school had adequately prepared for the forthcoming final promotional examinations and was optimistic about achieving good results.
However, he appealed to the government to extend technical and logistical support towards the school’s ageing infrastructure.
He specifically called for the provision of fully connected computers and accessories to strengthen digitisation and improve the classroom learning environment.
Nagaba also urged the government to support the renovation and expansion of old school buildings, including laboratories, classrooms and other key facilities.
He called on all stakeholders, particularly former students, commonly known as old boys and girls, to respond to the school’s appeal by coming up with practical solutions to some of the outstanding challenges.
Nagaba assured parents and other stakeholders that Kitante Hill Secondary School remained committed to providing holistic and quality education while implementing the recently launched Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
He said the school’s goal was to give learners opportunities to excel academically, develop their talents and acquire skills that would enable them to make a meaningful contribution to Uganda’s future.
The school’s mission is to provide high-quality, holistic education that enables every learner to discover and develop their unique talents, pursue their interests with confidence and grow into compassionate, responsible and self-motivated global citizens.
The school places emphasis on character formation, critical thinking, creativity and practical life skills, preparing students not only for academic success but also for meaningful participation in society.
Its staff, Nagaba said, remain committed to providing a quality learning experience through a balanced curriculum, innovative teaching approaches and a wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
