Banunule Primary school is a school that provides free education to the orphaned and underprivileged children in the suburbs of Kisugu, Namuwongo, Wabigalo and Kibuli.
The school uses the Ugandan teaching syllabus to effectively educate the children to think for themselves and to be creative in this ever changing world. The children are given hope at Banunule and a fresh look at life.
The children are taught to think for themselves, be creative, and to look beyond their surroundings.
The school provides the children with uniforms, shoes, socks and scholastic materials, creating a good learning environment. breakfast, lunch, and supper for those who have no food at home is also provided.
Banunule Primary school gives students conduct guidance and counseling programmes to help them live in the community and to be exemplary. Emphasis is put on HIV and Aids since it is prevalent in the community.
[related_posts]The curriculum used in Banunule is a Ugandan national curriculum that emphasizes themes in all the classes. The subjects taught are instructed in English and they include: Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, Religious Education, Art, Music and Physical Education. The school boosts the children’s talents and creativity through art, sports, music dance and drama.
The class sizes are 25 students per class enabling the teachers to give personal attention to each child and to ensure that the children excel. The children are evaluated on a regular basis concerning their academic work, social behavior, and co-curricular activities. Each term they present a report to their guardians fully explaining what they have achieved.
The school day runs from 7.30am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday, and the children then participate in various co-curricular activities like rugby training, chess, bible study, family initiative, art lessons, homework, video clubs, reading and writing club, volleyball, netball, Scouting and football.