Buheesi Secondary School :PO Box 761 Fort Portal Uganda
Head Teacher: Patrick Akora
Buheesi Secondary School is a 4 year school located in a very poor, rural area about 19 km south of Fort Portal (Kabarole) which is a major economic centre in Western Uganda. It was founded by a group of parents in 1990 and in 2004 obtained central government support and was designated a Community Secondary School.
In 2006, Uganda introduced Universal Secondary Education which has led to additional pressure on already strained resources. The school roll stands at 400 and is set to increase by another 200 or more in the next few years.
Access to the school is possible only by a very poor road which is even more difficult in the rainy season. Most of the staff and students have a long walk to get to school. Students generally come from subsistence farming backgrounds.
There is no electricity or running water on site and no immediate prospect of either. Nor are there any sports or recreational facilities. The 400 students are taught in 5 classrooms with no library.
Two science labs were built in 2008/2009 thanks to the generosity of one of the Trustees of Uganda Schools Trust. Other priorities are for more classrooms, solar panels and a duplicating machine.
Despite the overwhelming problems they face the energetic and dedicated Headteacher Patrick Akora is supported by enthusiastic staff and parents who share his vision for the school's future.
Click here for Buheesi Gallery (click on picture to enlarge)
Click for Buheesi 2010 (click on picture to enlarge)
Buheesi Secondary School is a 4 year school located in a very poor, rural area about 19 km south of Fort Portal (Kabarole) which is a major economic centre in Western Uganda. It was founded by a group of parents in 1990 and in 2004 obtained central government support and was designated a Community Secondary School.
In 2006, Uganda introduced Universal Secondary Education which has led to additional pressure on already strained resources. The school roll stands at 400 and is set to increase by another 200 or more in the next few years.
Access to the school is possible only by a very poor road which is even more difficult in the rainy season. Most of the staff and students have a long walk to get to school. Students generally come from subsistence farming backgrounds.
There is no electricity or running water on site and no immediate prospect of either. Nor are there any sports or recreational facilities. The 400 students are taught in 5 classrooms with no library.
Two science labs were built in 2008/2009 thanks to the generosity of one of the Trustees of Uganda Schools Trust. Other priorities are for more classrooms, solar panels and a duplicating machine.
Despite the overwhelming problems they face the energetic and dedicated Headteacher Patrick Akora is supported by enthusiastic staff and parents who share his vision for the school's future.
Click here for Buheesi Gallery (click on picture to enlarge)
Click for Buheesi 2010 (click on picture to enlarge)
