by admin | Feb 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Its a pleasure to report that in the 2023 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) all of our students at Arlington Junior School ( AJS) and Matuwa Junior School (MJS) have passed! We celebrate with our staff and students on this achievement.
Arlington Junior School did exceptionally well; 97% of AJS students scored in Division One, placing it in the top 1000 schools in the country. Henry Nakwekwe got a perfect score of 4 aggregates, and was the first student in the school’s history to get a perfect score. Best girl Naburonya Zaidat Rajab, Namanda Daniel and Shikanga Job Wakwaale got 5 aggregates. All our students did very well in the PLE and we are very proud of them. AJS was the best performing school in the Bududa District and these were the best PLE scores in AJS history.
At Matuwa Junior School, this was only the second year that students sat for the PLE. We are very proud that every student passed, and all of these students will go on to secondary school.
This great performance at both of our schools is a testament to our hardworking teachers, staff, students, their supportive families, and our wonderful sponsors and supporters! A special thanks go to our partner schools in the US – the teachers, students and parents of Arlington Traditional School, Tuckahoe Elementary School, Nottingham Elementary School, Discovery and Silverbrook Elementary School for your involvement. We also want to thank the volunteers and donors from the US who visited our programs last year and worked at our schools, including students and faculty from Marymount University.
by admin | Nov 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Alington Junior School students in primary seven sat their Primary Leaving Examination in November,2023 and they had the honor to host the Bishop of Mbale, the Rt. Rev. John Nandaah who led them in prayer. They were encouraged and advised on how to approach the exams and asked not to be anxious in his remarks.
Afterwards, AAH hosted a farewell party for them, where they played games such as cornhole, jump rope and dancing. Cornhole teams represented both the US and Uganda with Team US taking the win. Best wishes to them.
by admin | Nov 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
During the implementation of the quarter one “Integrated education for HIV prevention in Bududa communities project” funded by PEPFAR. This reporting quarter was an important opportunity to showcase the importance of working with Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in the fight against HIV. It was also a clear example of the role key stakeholders must play in coordinating and contributing to an all of society approach to HIV prevention.
This project was particularly important as it commenced after the COVID 19 pandemic and was an important milestone in the reawakening of the HIV prevention message in the target communities. Together, we contributed to the coordination, policy messages and amplified community voice in the fight against HIV. Daily HIV messaging and training brought local communities together to prepare for each day and share the key HIV prevention strategy. With AAH co-coordinating the implementation of the project, stakeholders were able to play a key role in bringing together the HIV prevention messaging alive in their communities through training and participating in the development of the HIV prevention curriculum.
These key messages were shared, evidenced, and amplified by our trained volunteers at local schools and events across the district. Community voice was brought in through trained AGYW peer educators from AAH teachers and students, where AAH connected live to communities on the front line of risk to bring local voice and urgency on HIV prevention.
Our efforts were recognised and had an impact. All this was made possible through the funding from the PEPFAR Uganda Community Grants to Combat HIV/AIDS
by admin | Nov 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
AAH co-founder, John Wanda was joined by AAH Uganda staff at a meeting of Bumwalukani Community held at at Bumarakha Primary School on 4th November, 2023 . This school, located on top of Bumwalukani hill, was closed by the government in 2011 following a landslide in the area. Children from this area and surrounding villages have nowhere to go to school, and most stay at home.
The community, after lengthy discussions, resolved that the government re-opens the school in January 2024. The community will undertake needed repairs on the school, including new floors, repair doors and locks, and bring back any furniture in their possession. They committed to send children to school and feed them. Arlington teachers offered to volunteer and help with teaching as the government re-assigns teachers. Arlington will also provide some much needed supplies. The community resolved that the government provides Bumarakha the same resources they give to other schools in the district.
by admin | Nov 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Beatrice Tierney Health Clinic received a donation of five new laptops from Outreach Electronic Medical Record System , an organization led by Dr. Peter Smith. The computers delivered on 23rd October, 2023 by Dr Peter, his wife and a team of its technical personnel in Uganda. BTHC is among the six beneficiaries of this donation which came along with an extension of internet connection at the facility. The new electronic system replaces the older paper system which is faster, secure and relibale in keeping patient records, monitoring and making reports.
by admin | Nov 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
A team from AAH Uganda led by founder John Wanda and COO, Nelson Kamoti in company of H.E Hon. Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi met with the new USA Ambassador to Uganda H.E William W. Popp at the USA Embassy in Kampala. The meeting was purposed to strengthen the relationship between the two partners and explore avenues for more support of the AAH programs.
by admin | Oct 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Each year, the Reading Challenge is launched to encourage our students to read because the more they read, the smarter they become. This has helped them to improve and excel in their studies. The 2023 Reading Challenge theme was WILD ABOUT READING. This was an interesting theme which enabled teachers and students to read as many books as possible. The event ran from July to October 2023. The student who read the highest number of books was Wataka Mary Ritah from Grade 5. She read more than 400 books. This activity enables students to acquire new vocabulary, learn phrases, sentences and learn cultures of different people. With the reading challenge, the academic performance of students has gradually improved.
by admin | Sep 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hon Ssekandi poses for a photo with founder John and other dignitaries
Uganda’s former speaker of parliament and vice president, HE Hon Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi visited Arlington Academy of Hope on 22nd September 2023. He toured the Arlington Secondary and Vocational School under construction led by AAH co-founder, John Wanda and other adminitrative staff of AAH Uganda. This came at a time when the organization is creating more partnerships and fostering relationships that could lead to raising funds for the construction of the international school located in mountainous areas of Bududa.
It was a previledge for him to stop and greet the business community in Kikholo town council during a market day, which is a fast growing business town neighbouring Arlington Junior School. He later paid a visit to Bumwalukani Muslim Primary School within the same locality and applauded the administration for upholding the future of the nation through education.
At AAH, he was warmly welcomed by the students, staff, parents and other officials from the Bududa district local government and government ministries. In his remarks, he thanked the founders of the organization for bearin such a vision that promotes education, health and community development. He still pledged support for the development of programs and the secondary school in construction.
by admin | Sep 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
A section of students on the secondary sponsorship program undertake specialized training on ICT concepts in database design during the holiday program. With ICT competency as one of our goals, it definitely becomes a priority that all students are equipped with. ICT is taught by students at all levels on our program and also by all members of staff for teaching and administrative work.
by admin | Sep 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Students on the secondary sponsorship program during the school holiday take part in regular physical activity. This routine exercise is intended to keep them fit, sharp and also help to battle categories of illnesses associated with obesity, pressure and stress. This is one way of effectively having a healthy body to improve academic performance. All students and members of staff are encouraged to be part of this very helpful culture that promotes healthy work relationships and productivity.
