The Topics were:

1. Decision Making and Planning
2. Setting of Tests

In his opening remarks the Headmaster used the opportunity to introduce to the participants the theme of the year: ‘Consolidating Team Work’. He emphasized team talk and team walk. He noted that 60% of success lies in planning. He also reminded them of the mission and vision of the school.

Mr. John Beijuka, a member of the Parents and Teachers Association, and of the Board of  Governors of King’s College, Budo, presided over the closing ceremony on behalf of the Parent Teachers’ Association and the Board of Governors. The participants were awarded certificates of attendance.

Kampala.

Our Ref: KCB.ADM/1/6/1/2010                                                            23rd April, 2010   

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 1, 2010 successfully.

2.0       APPRECIATION:

We thank you for every support and cooperation throughout the term.  Thank you for paying the school fees and supporting the children.  Thank you for attending school functions especially the Founders’ Day, Senior 4 and Senior 6 Class Days.

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:

• Nakidde Lighton 6M/Sabaganzi House lost her father.
• Atimaku  Lynet 1B/Grace House lost her father.
• Kagazi Andrew 6C/Australia House lost his father.
• Odongo Marvin 5A/South Africa House lost his father
• Rev. Laban Bombo (Former Chaplain) served the school for 37years.
• Mrs. Elizabeth Sekamwa (Former Teacher – History/Geography) served the school for 29 years.
• Mr. Kenneth Sserunkuma(Librarian) served the school for 28 years.
• Mr. John Kahamaraka (Foreman) served the school for 22 years.
• Mrs. Mary Sendi (BOG Member) lost her mother.
• Mr. William Bwerere (Former Messenger/Clerk) served the school for 43 years.
• Mr. Jonathan Semugooma O.B
• Sebiranda Roland (O.B 2001 – 2006 -  South Africa House)
• Mr. and Mrs. Ssenyimba(Econ/Maths) lost a baby daughter.
• Mr. and Mrs Rwamukwaya (Phy/Maths) lost a baby daughter.
• Mrs.Yayeri Kakulira (Eng/Lit) lost her sister.
• Mr Arthur Mbalulue (Geog/Econ) lost his brother.

4.0       STAFF NEWS:

The staff has been diligent in all ways and we thank them.

            Arrivals

• Miss Ann Namugga (French/German) posted by MOE & Sports.
• Mr. Lubega Andrew ( Business Studies)
• Mr. Godfrey Enyou (Mathematics/Physics) from Kalisizo Girls’ S.S

Departures

• Mrs. Jessica Kanyerezi (Business Studies) resigned.
• Mrs. Margaret Mbalule (German/Physical Education) resigned.

We thank them for their committed and dedicated service to King’s College, Budo.

5.0       STUDENTS:

5.1       Documents:

The students have been issued with the following documents

1. 1^ST  Term 2010 Report
2. Circular (Letter)to the Parents
3. Beginning of 2^nd Term Test (BOTT) Timetable
4. Fees Structure for 2^ND   Term 2010
5. A copy of the Budonian magazine

5.2              Academic Issues

5.2.1    SENIOR 1/2010 ADMISSION

Boys were admitted at Agg 5 and girls at Agg 6.

5.2.2   SENIOR 5/2010 ADMISSION

• Boys were admitted at Agg11 and girls at Agg13
• 25 old students, 13 of them girls, were admitted back on the Ministry of Education and Sports list.
• This is compared to 8 in 2008. The improvement is attributed to the good discipline and hard work of the team of 2009.

 5.2.3 UCE 2009 RESULTS   

The results were very good and we thank God, the students, the parents, and the members of teaching and non teaching staff.

• 191= Div 1 (97.9%) and 04=Div 2, out of a total of 195 candidates.
• This is compared to 88.7% Div 1 in 2008.
• 8 students (all boys) scored 8 Agg in 8 subjects: Byarugaba Isaac, Gaamuwa Mwesigwa Isaac, Komakech Joshua, Mayanja Joshua, Mugyenyi Joel, Mukose John William, Ssenyonga Robin  Nyombi(10 Agg. in 10), Suruma Freeman Joshua.
• This is compared to two students in 2008.

5.2.4   UACE 2009 RESULTS

The results were very good and we thank God, the students, the parents, and the members of teaching and non teaching staff.

• 9 students, 3 of them girls, scored 25 points: Balya Justine HEL/Music, Gashumba Ngabo HEG/French, Mpagi James HEGD, Mwaka Jeremiah HEG/German, Edigu Martin MEG/TD, Humura Rachel MEG/TD, Namutosi Norah MEG/French, Sevume Samson PEM/TD, and Kirya Simon PCM/Economics.
• This is compared to three students in 2008.  114 out of 145 students scored 20 points and above.

5.4       CAREER GUIDANCE

•  
  • Class days were held this term for S.4 and S.6 A number of issues  raised  are being addressed    
  • The Careers Exhibition was held on 21^st April 2010.

5.5       STUDENT TRIPS

• S6 Geography and Biology Class- Study Trip to Mombasa 23^rd April – 2^nd May 2010.
• Scouts and Debate Caravan – Western Uganda 9^th August- 13^th August 2010.

5.6       BROOKS SCHOOL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME: 

• Sarah Crockett and Madeleine Parrish were at King’s College, Budo from

21^st February, 2010  to  1^st April, 2010.

• In return, Naiga Margaret 5A/HELF/Grace House and

Mukose John William  5C/PCME/England House are in the USA from 1^st April to  1^st June, 2010.

6.0       CO-CURRICULA ACTIVITIES

The students have continued to actively participate in co-curricula activities.

6.1      Cricket

• The girls’ cricket team participated in the Cricket Week from 18^th April – 21^st April, 2010.

6.2     Rugby

• The school participated in the Coca Cola School Rugby National Competitions in the U18, U16 and U14 categories.  We emerged National Champions for the U18 category.We shall represent Uganda in the July/August East African Secondary School Games in Nakuru, Kenya.
• The U14 played in a Coca Cola sponsored tournament on April 20, 2010 and finished 4^th  out of 6 teams.

6.3       Hockey

• The school participated in the National Schools Easter Tournament. The Girls’ Team were the winners and the boys’ team were beaten at the finals by City High School.

6.4       Music Dance and Drama

This year’s Inter House Music Dance and Drama Competition was held on 21/3/10 and Grace House emerged winners, Sabaganzi House came second and Mutesa House in third position.

7.0       HEALTH:

The health situation has been normal and there has been no epidemic in the school.

• We thank God for the Parent Doctors and Visiting Doctor and the Sickbay Staff who have attended to the students. 

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.
•  In addition we need to train our children against acts which may cause bodily harm to others.
• With affect from second term 2010, students will not be allowed to boil or to have equipment to boil water. Therefore do not give your child an electric kettle or percolator and those found in possession of these items will be excluded from school.

You are reminded to go through the School Regulations again concerning phones, flat irons, etc.

9.0       SCHOOL CHARGES:

• We once again apologise for the inconveniences you faced in the just ended term as a result of the mistake made in the figures. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.  For further clarification, see the Bursar or Deputy in charge of Fees.

• The fees structure for Term 2/2010 is summarised as:

• The previous term’s balance (if any) should be added to the above amount when paying for Term II.

N.B

1. No cash will be accepted at the school.

2. Payments can only be done by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or by Bank Draft.

3. Payment by Bank Draft will bear a bank charge of Shs.5000 to be born by the parent.

4. Make sure you have enough funds on your Account before – 15^th May, 2010 to make it easier for EFT processing.

10.0    STUDENTS’ REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the usual requirements please make sure your child has the following:

Ø  Geography – a graph book – S.2 to S.6

Ø  Mathematics – a graph book\ a non programmable scientific calculator – S.1 to S.6

Ø  Mathematics – a graph book – S.1 to 6

Ø  Physics – a graph book – S.3 to S.6

Ø  Chemistry – a laboratory coat S.5 and S.6

Ø  Art – a Drawing Book – S.1&S.2 – A4 , S.3  & S.6- A3

Ø  S.2 Literature – Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

Ø  S.3 Literature – African Child by Camara Laye

Ø  S.5 Literature – Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Ø  Technical Drawing – a Drawing Book – S.1 to S.6

Ø  A school bag

Ø  Games Shoes – All students

N.B Please check your child’s luggage for polythene bags. We are working towards a polythene free environment.

11.0    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.  The list of those who have so far donated this year will be published at the P.T.A AGM.

12.0    IMPORTANT DATES:

12.0  CONCLUSION:

• The Headmaster’s office will be open between 9.00 a.m and 1.00 p.m every working day except between 8^th May and 16^th May 2010.
• The theme for this year is ‘CONSOLIDATING TEAM WORK’.  We hope as a TEAM – ‘Together Everyone Achieves More.’
• We wish you a happy holiday with your children. Do please keep track of how they are using their time and whom they are spending it with.
• The school has acquired another Telephone/Fax number, you can use –

 0414 375716 in addition to 0414 373760.

• Visit our Website when you can; www.kcbudo@sch.co.ug

‘Gakyali Mabaga! ’

Yours sincerely,

Exchange Program 2010

We received Madeline Parrish and Sarah Crockett from Brooks School, USA on Sunday 28^th February.

Our selection to Brooks school this year  is Margaret Naiga and John William Mukose who emerged from a tight contest of 6 boys and 12 girls. We are happy with the selection and wish them well. They will leave for Brooks as a contingent of four on march 30^th aboard British Airways with Maddie and Sarah and  return after eight weeks. Brooks school pays for the air fares and upkeep while in the United States. We would like to thank Brooks school for supporting this wonderful program this far. The program started in 2004 as shown in this summary:

Year	Brooks School	King’s College,Budo
2004		Wafula Wejuli Peter and Mpagi Owen
2005	Danielle Richards and Shyam Kannan	Mugisha  Andrew  and Kabunga Lorraine 5 B and Mr.Arthur Mbalule, (Geography/Economics- Exchange Program Director) Mr George William Semivule (Headmaster ) and Mrs Hellen Semivule
2006	Ellie Logan and Annie Crane	Agaba Perez  5 B and Abago Sandra 5B
2007	Aaron Stanley and Annie Michalek Ms.Holly Parker	Kwikiriza Eliezer 5 E and Bayona Victoria 5B
2008	Ashley Hutchinson and Ryan Daley	Magoola Perez  5  B and Nabunjo Joanita
2009	Amy Couture and Jack Tamposi	Kalunda Yosia and Kizza Connie Joloba
2010	Sarah Crockett and Madeline Parrish	John William Mukose 5 B and Margaret Naiga 5 A

Arthur Mbalule

Exchange Program Director

Congratulations to the Senior Four candidates of 2009, their parents, teaching and non teaching staff for the good results. We are grateful to God for making this possible and pray for even better resltd next year.

We have improved in the following areas:

1. Overall Div 1 from 87% to 97%

2. Score in Agg. 8 in 8 subjects…… we have 8 students (all boys)

3. Girls performance has improved. More girls have scored between Agg 9 and Agg 20.

4. We have eliminated Div 3 and Div 4

5. Optional subjects have improved

6. Sciences have improved

7. The number of distinctions in Mathematics has increased.

8. There is no F9 in any subject.

The main prupose of this function is not only to unite the Budonians across all generations but also to launch a five hundred million Uganda shillings (UGX. 500) fundraiser, for the construction of a classroom block at Budo Junior School and completion of the King’s Collge, Budo swimming pool.

Date: Dec 5, 2009
Time: Starts 6.00 pm till late
Venue: Kampala Serena Hotel, Victoria Hall
Highlights:
Pre - dinner cocktail
Launch of the New Club Website
The President’s Speech
Networking
Guest List - The Cream of Uganda
Launch of a UGX. 500M fundraiser for the Budo swimming pool and Kabinja Classroom Block
Live band entertainment and surprise entertainment acts
MCs - they’ll keep you entertained throughout
Prizes to be won
The Ball

Cards are going for 75.000/= (students), 1.000.000/= (Premium), 150.000/= (Corporate) and Corporate Tables are going for 1.000.000/=

PROGRAM

TIME ACTIVITY
6.30pm Arrival og guests, registration, and pre dinner cocktail
7.30pm Arrival of Chief Guest
7.45pm Seating of Guests
8.00pm Welcome Remarks
8.10pm Entertainment
8.20pm Presentation and Launch of the new Club Website
8.45pm Dinner
9.30pm Video Presentation of the Projects
9.40pm Pre4sidents’s Speech, Launch of the Fundraiser
10.15pm Chief Guest’s Speech
10.30pm Entertainment and Dancing - Departure at leisure

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

Parents are advised to pick their children on time and we wish them happy fruitful holidays

Headmaster