FUNDAY AT GREENHILL ACADEMY KIBULI

At Greenhill Academy, we believe in providing our pupils with the best holistic education. We understand that our learners need to have time to relax and play as it helps with their education and also allows for the healthy development of their bodies.

‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’, and yes we do agree. In addition to the breaks our learners have every day to relax and play, we have a special day known as, ‘Fun day’ designated to the Nursery section to simply have fun.

Every year, the pupils, teachers and parents break from the usual school routine to take part in a number of relaxing and fun activities. This year was no different. The Kibuli campus had a jam packed and exciting fun day on the 18^th, of April 2019.

As the children entered the field to enjoy this rare experience, one could not help but notice their amazement and ecstasy; almost like they were having a Disney land experience right there.  With a number of exciting bouncing castles, slides, bikes, loads of snacks and drinks, great music tailored to the children and; entertaining and engaging clowns, one can be sure the children had the time of their lives.

The parents and teachers too were not excluded from the fun. Activities such as the aerobics session catered for them and kept them engaged.

Below are pictures of the exciting day. We look forward to having some more fun next year. Hope you do not miss out!

ORANGE HOUSE; THE SPORTS DAY CHAMPIONS 2019

When you talk about ‘Sports’, there is no doubt Greenhill Academy, stands at the top of the chart. This was clearly manifested during this year’s Greenhill Academy Secondary School Sports day that took place on the 13^th, of April 2019 at our Kibuli campus field.

The students clad in different colored shirts representing their houses, could be seen competitively taking on different sports activities from relays, sack races, sprints, tag-of-war to mention but a few. The great team work between students, teachers and parents could not be ignored as one could see and hear them as they cheered on their teams.

Something quite rare, the students also had a chance to showcase their music and dance talents with very entertaining dances from the senior one and senior six classes.

Another highlight of the event was when the teachers and parents competed with each other in the relays and the Tag of War. Sadly for the teachers, the parents emerged winners of both events.

The Guest of Honor, Mr. Jonathan Wynand Sempa, the Chairman-Executive Committee of the Greenhill Academy Old Students’ Association (GHOSA) and former Union Governor of Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi crowned the day with a moving speech urging the students to continue developing their Sports skills and raising the Greenhill Academy banner high wherever they go.

After the Guest of Honor’s speech, the Rector, Mrs. Joy Veronica Maraka went ahead to award medals to the sports champions from each of the races as well as, to announce the final results of the day. One could not help but feel tensed when it came to this juncture with everyone hoping their house takes the cup this year round.

When she finally announced the winning house as the, ‘Orange House’, the members of the house could not contain their excitement and ecstasy as they run onto the stage to take their trophy home. They were seen jubilating and running around the field full of happiness and joy.

These were the different positions of the houses and the scores each of them had.

1^st Position; Orange House with 969 points

2^nd Position; Green house with 951 points

3^rd Position; Yellow house with 888 points

4^th Position; Red house with 883 points

5^th Position; Purple house with 803 points

6^th Position; Blue House with 759 points

We would like to congratulate Orange House for taking the cup this year. To the other houses, do not despair!  We are all champions in our own way.

Keep extending your Horizons…

As we continue to celebrate our Primary School Swimming Team’s excellence in the recently concluded Midland National Primary Schools’ Swimming Gala, we congratulate our Secondary School swimming team for retaining the National Secondary Schools’ Swimming Title.

The Gala, which took place on the 30^th of March 2019 at the Greenhill Academy Swimming pool attracted other schools like; St. Mary’s College Kisubi, Gayaza High School, Seeta Green Campus,  Seeta High Main Campus, Taibah Secondary School to mention but a few.

Our swimming team that could be compared to sharks with their admirable swimming tactics shook off competition to win the swimming title for the fifth time in a row.

We are also proud to announce that some of our swimmers also scooped overall best swimmers in their different categories like; Esther Atto; Tendo Mariam, Daudi Ochieng and Namanya Ampaire.

We would like to thank all the swimmers for their dedication and hard work; getting to the top is never easy. We also thank the students, parents and staff who were in attendance to cheer on the team; your trust in us indeed made us soar.

Mostly importantly we thank God for this success; in Him we do all things.

Keep Extending Your Horizons.

The beautiful morning of the 28^th of March 2019, saw the Greenhill Primary School Buwaate outgoing prefectorial body 2018/2019 officially hand over power to the incoming prefectorial body 2019/2020.

The event themed “The Leader in Me” was graced by the Head of School of Greenhill Academy Secondary School, Mr. Francis Twesigawe as the Guest of Honor and, was colorful with breathtaking performances, great speeches from the outgoing Head girl and incoming Head girl and a team of smartly clad incoming prefects confidently taking the oath and pledging to serve diligently.

As the outgoing prefects were handing over power, it was only right to appreciate their work done and allow them to give their final remarks to the school before leaving office. Represented by the outgoing Head girl, Agaba Linda Karen the cabinet thanked the entire school for their immense support that has enabled them to have a smooth term in office. She also thanked the parents for the moral support and encouragement they have given the leaders. She went on to congratulate the incoming prefects and encouraged them to work hard; be vigilant; uphold the school core values. Finally in her speech, she pledged to guide and support the new prefects.

This nostalgic speech was then followed by another energetic speech from the incoming Head girl Kaseewa Emmanuella who thanked the school for having voted her into power and expressed her commitment towards executing the duties of the office to the best of her ability. She also thanked the outgoing body for their work and encouraged the incoming body to work hard.

Before inviting the Guest of Honor, the Rector advised the leaders that two attributes; integrity and hard work make a good leader; urging them to groom these attributes. In his speech, Mr. Francis Twesigawe urged the leaders to have good listening skills and teamwork; stand for excellence and hardwork and, ensure to leave behind a good legacy.

We would like to thank the outgoing cabinet headed by Nsereko Joseph and Agaba Linda Karen for the work well done. To the incoming cabinet headed by Bwire Ambrose and Kaseewa Emmanuella, we congratulate you upon this great achievement and believe in you to make us proud.

Here is a full list of all the incoming leaders

Keep Extending Your Horizons.

SWAS and Laity Clubs, Secondary School Visit Katalemwa Cheshire Home

One of our core values at Greenhill Academy is Social and Environmental Responsibility.
We believe one of the aspects that makes one responsible is being able to care about others and the environment they live in.

On the 23rd March 2019, the SWAS and Laity Clubs of our Secondary Section visited the Katalemwa Cheshire Home where they interacted with the children at the home and also took part in cleaning.

We thank all those who took part in this Activity. May God continue to bless you.

On Saturday 9^th March 2019, all roads led to GEMS Cambridge International School where pupils from Greenhill Primary School Buwaate, Kampala Parents Primary School, Kampala International School, Agakhan Primary School to mention but a few would compete in this year’s edition of the Kampala Kids Football Tournament.

We are proud to report that Greenhill Primary School Buwaate won the Under 8 Category of this tournament bagging 10 gold medals and a Trophy as the winners of the category. One of our pupils Ian Kibirango was also awarded as the best player in this category.  

We would like to congratulate our football team; keep extending your horizons!

On the 9^th March 2019, Greenhill Academy hosted the fifth edition of the Uganda Swimming Federation (USF) Midland National Primary Schools’ Swimming Gala which attracted various schools like Greeenhill Academy Primary School, Kampala parents school, Sir Apollo Primary School, Seeta Junior School, King Fahad Islamic School,  Kampala Junior Academy, Train up a child to mention but a few.

We are happy to announce that our swimming team defended the title of the swimming champions of the competition for the fourth time after securing the first position with a total of 1,595 points.

We would like to thank the Rector, staff, parents and pupils for their immense support. To our swimming sharks, we are extremely proud of you and believe that the sky is just the beginning of your future success.

Thank you for lifting the Greenhill Academy Flag high.

Keep Extending Your Horizons…

Saturday 2nd March, 2019 was truly a day to remember. It began with a downpour that left everyone wondering how the day’s activities would take place. However, the sun came to our rescue when it shone through and alas…, all was right and ripe with the world again.

Shortly after, the event officially commenced at 4:00pm with a red carpet event that took everyone’s breath away with screams from the onlookers reverberating through the walls of the secondary building as the students of the senior six class strode past them to the main hall.

Once inside, the silver-lilac décor complimented the elegance of those in attendance. After a colourful photo session, the Masters-of-ceremony lit up the room with compliments and humour.

The speeches came forth from the class teachers, administration, and the beautiful Guest of honour, the Public Relations Officer of the Greenhill Academy Schools, Ms. Irene Esther Mutuzo who encouraged the students to foster and maintain beneficial friendships among them.

There was fine dining complimented by the soothing music. The aroma of the food split through the air. We were all full of smiles.

The climax of the event was the crowning of the Prom King and Queen, Ngabo Aaron and Kagoma Martha.

We were all together in unity…, ‘El Mayara’ for we are stronger together!

MONICA KAKEMBO, S.6 2019.

Strength and Beauty in Diversity

By degrees, the event that had seemed to be a pie in the sky in Senior One had finally come to pass and by the looks of it; it was worth the wait! The Junior Prom was one of the most exquisite functions of the year. It exposed the glamour and hidden fashion that was yet to be discovered in the students.

The crowd roared to life with vibrant applause in astonishment once the students started to make their way down the red carpet.

The ladies showcased their elegance and beauty in their dazzling outfits, while the gentlemen exhibited styles that seemed were made in heaven.

As the students settled in the main hall, they received the shock of their lives at the sight of their former class teacher also known as, ‘the Village Chief’, Mr. Kizito Justus who would later be introduced as the Guest of Honour of the event. At 06:00pm, nothing was more magnetic than the nose-tickling aroma of the dinner.

When the time came, it was not a hard choice to make. For it was the perfect Prom Queen, Ericah Ashanut and the Prom King, Mbowa Andrew. While on their respective thrones, they looked unbeatably royal!

By and large, one could say that this was a hallmark to be left by the S.4 Class 2019. It will forever be an inerasable memory to hold us together. Everything was in an apple pie order. There was no crack to be fixed but just more applause to be won.

Asianut Elizabeth              Lucy Elisama                Nakalema Tracy                         S.4