It is with utmost honor that I would like to welcome you, our people. You have been an amazing part of this memorable journey of transformation of St. Andrew’s Secondary School - Rubindi.

I would love to thank God for he has been really merciful and his providence bountiful. This year particularly has been a special one for us as a school. We have managed to fund very big infrastructure projects including two large capacity dormitories, a mega water harvesting system of about 50,000 liters, a borehole among others to try and make the life of students and staff as comfortable as possible. This could only be achieved with the generous hands and visionary leadership of the Chairman Board of Governors with the help of all the committees, PTA and the parents who are our core funders.

We had often had a challenge of inadequate water due to inconsistent supply of water by National Water and Sewage Cooperation (NWSC) but with the above intervention, the challenge of shortage of clean water will be in a distant past sooner than later.

We have also ensured large production of furniture to try and accommodate the ever increasing number of our students. 100 single seaters and 50 twin desks were produced to supplement the current furniture in school.

Academically, we continue to grow from strength to strength, thanks to our dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff.

Notwithstanding the logistical challenges that we undergo as we shift from the old to the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC), we are optimistic that your sons and daughters will come out as competent and self-reliant citizens at the end of the day. This is because our teachers are well equipped to ensure that learners achieve not only knowledge but also skills, values and attitudes that will continue to shape the future of Uganda.

There has been a milestone achieved on the co-curricular activities front too.

Our teams have always been an ever present feature in the regional and national USSSA champions. Our girl’s football team is the champions for USSA Fresh Diary Football for Mbarara district. At the regional champions, our football teams for both boys and girls reached knockout rounds.

The Athletics team that represented Mbarara district at the National Ball Games II and Athletics champion championships at Teso College Aloet was predominantly made up of our students. We are grateful to all the efforts you put in, we hope to perform even better next time.

As we all know that all work without play makes jack a dull boy, this year we held our maiden cultural gala in which all the different cultures showcased their invaluable traditions, customs, dances among others. It is worth noting that as St. Andrew’s Secondary School, we are a multi-cultural community. We acknowledge the fact that this cultural diversity continues to foster social harmony, inclusivity and development.

We are forever grateful to the parents for trusting us with the future of your children. We cannot take it for granted. We appreciate you for paying school fees in time. The enrollment continues to grow. We are grateful to God.

However, all has not been rosy; we have had to deal with such challenges as an inadequate library space, shortage of good dining hall and staff houses.

We are hopeful that we shall be able to carry out a number of large scale infrastructure development including extending the dormitory for girls and constructing a brand new toilet for the girls.

We are indebted to all of you for supporting St. Andrew’s SS - Rubindi in any way possible.

Admajora Laboremus

MR. BAYO ROBERT
HEADTEACHER