Our Ref: KCB.ADM/1/6/2/09 November 27, 2009
To All Parents/Guardians
King’s College, Budo
Dear Parents/Guardians
1.0 GREETINGS:
Warm greetings from King’s College, Budo in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We have ended Term 3, 2009 successfully.
2.0 APPRECIATION:
We thank you for every support and cooperation throughout the year. Thank you for paying the school fees and supporting the children. Thank you for attending school functions especially the Confirmation, Thanksgiving Services for S4 and S6.
3.0 OBITUARY:
We continue to lose our loved ones. May God grant us appropriate Grace and fortitude. Among the recently departed are the following:
• 5 Old Budonians - Samuel Senkirikimbe (2001 – 2006) Australia House drowned, Isaac Kisamba South Africa House (2001 – 2006) motor accident, Bryan Bukenya Nigeria House (2002 -2003 ) motor accident, Kimuli Pius South Africa (2001 – 2006) motor accident, Rev. Can. Yekoyada Nsereko – former teacher.
• Ayebare Salim 3D lost his mother
• Ouma Christopher 6A and Lakor Andrew 2C lost their father.
• Miss. Weatherhead Nora( sister to former Headmaster – Weatherhead)
4.0 STAFF NEWS:
The staff has been diligent in all ways and we thank them.
4.1 Exchange Programme:
• On 7th October, 2009, we received Linn Obrestad (Biology/Chemistry) and Tormold J. O. Fanuelsen (Technical Subjects) from Norway. They will be with us for a year.
5.0 STUDENTS:
5.1 Documents:
The students have been issued with the following documents
1. 3rd Term 2009 Report
2. Circular (Letter)to the Parents
3. Beginning of Term Test (BOTT) Timetable
4. Fees Structure for 1st Term 2010
5. A copy of the 2010 school wall calendar
5.2 Academic Issues:
We have had a good term. The UCE and UACE examinations were completed successfully. Some of the continuing students have been requested to come to school with their parents on 7th December 2009 at 10.00 am to discuss their academic progress at Budo. Kindly assist your child by having a look at their Exercise books, Textbooks and the File for Examinations past papers done.
5.3 Awards
Commonwealth Council
• Mukose John William 4B received a certificate of recognition for his excellent performance in the Commonwealth Essay Writing Competition.
• Mugabe Vernon 4C will on 24th Dec 2009 go to Dakar, Senegal to train for the International Mathematics Olympiad.
5.4 Career Guidance
Senior Two students made choices of subjects for S.3, 2010.
The Senior Four students made choices for S.5 (2010). Thank you for turning up.
The Senior Six students have been issued with the Joint Admissions Board forms to Tertiary Institutions .They should be dully filled and returned to the school by 10th December 2009.
5.5 Student Trips:
• S5 Geography Class - Field Work trip to Kasaku Tea Estate.
• A Level Biology students – Kajjansi (Ecology)
6.0 CO-CURRICULA:
The students have continued to actively participate in co-curricula activities.
6.1 Cricket
• This year’s Inter House Cricket Competition (boys) was won by Ghana House. The trophies were donated by CASE Clinic. We thank them very much.
• We participated in the Coca Cola School’s Cricket Week and Budo came third.
6.2 Hockey:
The school’s boys and the girls Hockey teams represented Uganda at the East African Secondary School Games from 28th August to 7th September 2009, in Fort Portal. The Ministry of Education and Sports gave the teams jerseys. MTN donated Shs.10, 000,000 and Uganda Clays Ltd. donated Shs.500, 000 to the school to maintain the teams. Five teams from five countries participated and Budo came fifth.
7.0 HEALTH:
The health situation has been normal and there has been no epidemic in the school.
• We have had many students reporting to the Sick-bay with flu and coughs perhaps as a result of sensitizing on Swine Flu!
• We thank God for the Parent Doctors and Visiting Doctor and the Sickbay Staff who have contained the situation.
8.0 DISCIPLINE:
The discipline has continued to be good on the whole. We have continued to work with the parents and to counsel the students generally and specifically. We appeal to you as team members to continue guiding our children especially on care for self and property.
You are reminded to go through the School Regulations again concerning iPods, phones, i.e electrical and electronic gadgets.
9.0 PROJECTS
9.1 ENVIRONMENT
In an effort to promote more environmentally friendly practices, we are doing the following;
• Running a global school based project aimed at reducing, re-using, recycling plastics and bio-degradable materials.
• Teachers will check for polybags on admissions to the dormitory.
• The school is intensifying tree, shrubs and flower planting and protection.
• The school is intensifying efforts in environmental conservation and protection.
9.2 K.C.B –SMS
King’s College, Budo has introduced a KCB SMS Service. Each message that you receive will cost Shs. 150 off your airtime. To stop messages, please call 0414 373 760 and request to withdraw your number.
10.0 SCHOOL CHARGES:
The fees structure for term 1/2010 is summarized as:
S.2 613,800=
S.3 613,800=
S.4 686,800=
S.6 754,800=
N.B
1. No cash will be accepted at the school.
2. Payments can only be done by Electronic Transfer (EFT) or by Bank Draft.
3. Payment by Bank Draft will require an extra charge of Shs.5000 to be added to the school fees.
4. Make sure you have enough funds on your Account before – 15th January, 2010 to make it easier for EFT processing.
11.0 STUDENTS’ REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the usual requirements please make sure your child has the following:
Geography – a graph book, coloured pencils – S.2 to S.6
Mathematics – a graph book size A4, a non programable scientific calculator, Geometry set, 4 fig. Mathematical Tables – S.2 to S.6
Physics – a graph book – S.3 to S.6
Chemistry – a laboratory coat S.5 and S.6
Art – a Drawing Book – S.2 to S.6
Accounts – a Ledger Book - S.3 & S.4
Technical Drawing – a Drawing Book A4 for S.1&S.2, a Drawing Book A3, Drawing Instruments for S.3 - S.6.
Night Gown and Petticoat\half slip - Girls
Panty Pegs (Boys and Girls)
A school bag
2010 Uganda National Examinations Board Requirements: 6 passport size photographs (black and white – in school uniform) for S.4 and S.6, A photocopy of P.L.E Result Slip for S.4, A photocopy of U.C.E Result Slip for S.6,
12.0 DONATIONS:
Thank you for your continued support to the school.
N.B Please note that any request for financial or material support to King’s College, Budo (Clubs, Houses, Classes etc) should be communicated in writing by the Headmaster.
13.0 IMPORTANT DATES:
DAY DATE TIME ACTIVITY
30th Nov – 4th Dec 2009 Residential
National Debate Championship – 6 students are taking part.
Green Hill Academy
SATURDAY 05/12/2009 6.30 pm Old Budonian’s Club -President’s Ball – Kampala Serena Hotel
MONDAY 01/02/2010 8.00 am – 5.00 pm BEGINNING OF TERM 1/2010
SATURDAY 06/03/2010 12.00 – 5.00 pm VISITING DAY
Parents’ House Meetings
SUNDAY 28/03/2010 10.00 pm
Founders’ Day
FRIDAY 23/04/2010 8.00 am END OF TERM
14.0 CONCLUSION:
• The Headmaster’s office will be open between 9.00 p.m and 1.00 p.m every working day except between 14th December 2009 and 11th January 2010
• The theme for this year has been ‘TEAMS AND TEAM BUILDING’. For 2010 we shall focus on ‘CONSOLIDATING TEAM WORK’.
• We wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. God Bless You!
‘Gakyali Mabaga! ’
Yours sincerely,
Patrick Bakka Male
Headmaster
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