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6-9-2018, Vocational Studies In Full Flight Over School Holiday Period

The second term academic school holidays began across Uganda on August 25th and will run through to September 16th.

While many schools have nothing for students to look forward to during the holidays, this is certainly not the case at Suubi Secondary School. Three of our students were very fortunate to be chosen to represent Uganda at the East African Rugby Tournament in Rwanda. Nalwadda Shadia, Mugera Kenaddy and Nakalanzi Maria were joined by head master, Walugembe Robert, to make the journey to the tournament, where they played against teams from Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda. What an amazing experience for these students; opening their eyes not only to new people and new parts of the world, but also to what is possible if you work hard. These students have now returned to school and have been telling all there friends about their big adventure; with the tournament to be held in Malawi next year, they are sure to inspire others to work hard, in the hope of being selected for the 2019 squad.

The warm up for matches even look challenging.

Nakalanzi Maria (L) and Nalwadda Shadia (bending down) joined girls from St Jude's SS, Masaka, Jinja and Mbale to form the Ugandan girls team.

Throughout the holidays all students are happy to have a change from the normal academic classes, as it gives them the opportunity to focus solely on their vocational studies. The fact that many of them are using their bricklaying, metalwork or woodwork skills to build furniture and fixtures for the new classroom block makes the students feel very proud. They are producing much needed items that will be part of the school for years to come.

The bricklaying students began the first week of holidays by practising joins in walls

before heading in to the science lab to help with the building of a bench where students will be able to conduct their practical experiments.

Spaces were left so cupboards for storage can be built under the bench.

Boxing was then made for bench tops, including sinks that will be used during experiments.

Concrete was then put in to form the bench tops and sinks

and finally the bricks at the front were rendered in readiness for cupboard doors to be installed. Very impressive!

The metalwork and woodwork students have also been busy making desks, stools and chairs for the new classrooms.

The metal work students first began by cutting the steel in to required lengths.

These were then welded together

before being sent off for the joins to be ground smooth.

Lastly for the metalwork students, the desk frames needed to be painted before heading off to the woodwork team to have seats and bench tops fitted.

Woodwork students are also busy making chairs for the library and computer laboratory - precise measurements are needed for each piece.

Joints are chiselled and glued before being put in a brace to dry.

Each timber piece also has the edge routed - they sure do look impressive!

With so many items to be produced, the chairs and stools are being put together in stages, with students learning each of the important steps along the way. It will be so exciting to see the finished items in classrooms!

The metalwork students were also excited, at the beginning of this week, to have Brian Fraser, an Aussie welding and water treatment specialist, join them. Brian will be working with the metalwork students for the next 2 weeks to pass on some of his 40 years of experience.

Brian came with much needed safety gear, including welding masks and protective gloves and glasses.

The boys were excited to try them out. They are sure to be put to great use. Brian is focusing on the importance of safety and other theory lessons at the moment but starting from next week the students will be working with him to build a new basketball ring and backboard for the school compound; something they all looking forward to.

We also have knitting students hard at work and our tailoring students making another round of reusable pads that will be distributed to primary 7 students during the next term. These are all such worthwhile projects for the students to be part of as they continue to hone their chosen vocational skill. So as you can see, school holidays at Suubi SS are anything but boring, in fact it is a hive activity. Well done everyone!

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19-7-2018, Suubi SS Hosts Lincoln S.S From Masaka Town

Thursday 19th July was an exciting day at Suubi SS when students and teachers from Lincoln SS, from Masaka Town, made a trip out to our school in the village. The aim was for both school cohorts to come to the realisation that even though one school is urban based and the other in the village, they have many things in common and can learn from each other. A number of activities were planned throughout the day including.......

A general school assembly where students and teachers were introduced to each other.

LincolnSS students and teachers toured the entire school, including the new science laboratory

and the computer lab.

After lunch a debate was held between the two schools, Lincoln was first to take the floor

followed be the Suubi SS rebuttal.

The day was concluded with friendly sports matches for both girls and boys.

The students and teachers from Lincoln were very appreciative of the entire Suubi SS set up. They were especially interested in the biogas used in the science laboratory; something they could barely believe.

“I never thought of finding such a beautiful school in a rural village like this and taping gas used in the lab from the toilet, this is something unique” one of the teachers from Lincoln SS commented.

“Learning other vocational skills in addition to academics, has inspired me the most” one of the students from Lincoln SS said.

By the end of the day, great new relationships had been formed; we hope this connection can continue to grow. The Suubi SS team were happy to have been able to showcase their school to the wider community.

Everyone was keen to take a group photo with their new friends before the Lincoln students and teachers headed back in to town.

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6-7-2018, Sciences Classes Now Using Biogas

There was great excitement yesterday when the gas created from the biogas pit latrines at Suubi Secondary School was connected to the new science classroom for the first time.

Biogas technology is an environmental and climate conscious way to generate sustainable, clean energy from faecal matter. With the new science classroom completed, we have recently had pipes laid to deliver this clean energy straight to the science room. The gas can now used by the students to conduct their practical experiments during their science classes. This is another huge step forward; one which will greatly enhance the students understanding of science.

Firstly trenches were dug from the biogas pit latrines

and pipes were laid to the exterior of the of the new science classroom.

The pipe line was then taken in through to the interior

where gas line was run along the front wall of the new science classroom.

At the moment the bunsen burners have been placed on small stools, as we work hard to raise additional funds needed to build benches, tables and chairs for this new room.

The teachers and students are thrilled to have the gas connected so they can now conduct practical experiments.

The senior 4 students, who are due to sit the first national examination ('O' level) at the end of this year, were the first to take advantage of having access to the newly connected gas. Having previously only learnt this subject theoretically, the new science facilities are already giving them a greater understanding of the curriculum.

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28-5-2018, Reuseable Pads Made By Suubi Tailoring Students Distributed

During the recent academic holiday period at Suubi Secondary School the students were able to concentrate full time on their chosen vocational subjects. For our tailoring students this gave them the opportunity to participate in a wonderful initiative that we first kicked off late last year; making reusable pads. This came about after a very generous donor contacted us, having recently returned from Uganda. During her time in the country Lisa Hayes was made aware that many girls in African countries do not have access to sanitary pads and therefore miss school as a result. Instead of thinking the problem was too big to be able to make a difference, Lisa chose to help find a solution and thankfully came across our HUG website in the process.

Initially, thanks to Lisa's willingness to buy materials, we were able to train 8 girls to make 100 reusable pads. These pads were distributed among the female students at Suubi SS at the time. Having seen how grateful the girls were and that they were no longer missing school days, during their menstruation cycle, Lisa chose to once again support another 100 pads being made. The added bonus this time around though was that the initial 8 students were able to pass the skills they had learnt on to the rest of the tailoring class - close to 50 students!

Students first learned to cut the fleece used on the inside of each reusable pad.

Plastic lining, which keeps the pads dry, was then cut.

These were then taken to the machine to be sewn together.

The students learned from each other and patiently took turns at the machines we currently have available.

It was fabulous to see the pads soon taking shape.

The Suubi SS 2018 intake of Senior 1 students were thrilled to receive their pads.

While it is fabulous that our Suubi SS girls now all have pads for themselves and the skills to make them in the future, we are keen for this initiative to spread to other schools in the area. With this in mind, the remaining pads made during the recent holiday period will be distributed to primary 7 girls from our partner schools and others deemed appropriate in the area. Eventually we would like to have students from these schools learn from our students, so they can make their own pads.

Our long term partner school, Sseke Primary, were the first chosen to receive pads for their primary 7 girls. Suubi staff and students recently visited to do the distribution and took the opportunity for the Suubi girls to talk to their younger counterparts about the importance of using the pads, to lessen the disruption to their education. The Suubi girls were also able encourage the primary girls to continue on to secondary education and highlighted Suubi Secondary School's integrated academic and vocational approach to education. What a wonderful way for our students to hone their speaking and mentoring skills and advertise the advantages of choosing Suubi SS for the next big step in their education.

The girls from Suubi SS spoke to the primary school girls, explaining about the importance of using the pads and encouraging them to work hard during their final primary school class so they can join Suubi SS next year.

The Suubi girls then handed out pads to each of the Sseke primary school girls.

The Sseke girls were enormously grateful and happy to receive their very own pads.

If we are able to gain further financial support ($185 to make 100 pads) and source some more sewing machines, we feel confident we can make the challenge of the girls monthly cycle for many, many girls in the area far easier to cope with. This will obviously lesson the number of days they are absent from school each year and therefore improve the education of all girls involved.

While we are enormously grateful for Lisa getting the ball rolling and her ongoing support, we would love to hear from anyone who may also like to contribute to materials and/or purchasing much needed additional sewing machines so we can continue to spread this fabulous initiative!

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31-3-2018, Exciting To Be Nearing Completion

It seems like just a blink ago that the first sod of soil was being turned for the new classroom block at Suubi Secondary School. As we end the third month of construction it is so exciting to realise we are now nearing completion. This has largely been possible due to the amazing co-ordination of workers and organisation of supplies by Suubi director, Ssemwogerere David and the day to day overseeing by the manger, Ishmael Kataitwa. Their ability to have things organised, a number of steps ahead of the hard working building team, ensured there has never been a hold up along the way. Webale nnyo bassebo.

When we checked in on the last blog, the brick work and roof had just been completed so the structure 'looked' almost complete but in fact there was still a lot to be done. Since then..........

The entire structure has been rendered on the outside and the verandah and ramps were installed.

The back and sides of the structure was then sprayed with concrete to ensure it will weather well, without the need to be painted.

The floors inside all of the classrooms were concreted and coloured with red oxide.

Roller doors were installed between the science and computer labs to enable the space to be fully opened up when required.

During this time the Education Standards Inspector, from the Ministry of Education and Sports, visited the school to make sure everything was meeting the standard required to be accredited by Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB). She was extremely impressed with what she saw and the paperwork has now been submitted to have Suubi Secondary School become a national examination site. We should be notified about this during 2nd semester but feel very confident after the positive feed back from the inspector. This will be a huge achievement and will ultimately mean our students will be able to sit their 'O' level exams, on site, at the end of this year.

The Inspector was shown around the entire school site by Suubi SS headmaster, Walugembe Robert. She gave feedback on each of the classrooms and all relevant requirement areas for UNEB.

The new classroom block, which includes the mandatory library, science & computer labs, and the fact that there is a double size classroom, that can be used for the national examinations, were all positively looked on by her.

With one of our special Smiling HeARTs students, Sylvia, joining Suubi SS this year we also had the need to construct a disabled toilet. While Sylvia is the first physically disabled student to attend Suubi SS, we hope there will be many more Smiling HeARTs students able to join us in the future.... And hopefully this will help other disabled youth in the area realise they can also be part of the unique academic and vocational style of education that Suubi SS offers.

Sylvia is thrilled to have a specific built disabled toilet that includes ramps and clutch rails. This will make her life day to day life so much easier, for such a basic human need and will forever be at Suubi SS for all future disabled students, teacher and visitors.

The new disabled toilet was constructed like the original biogas system at the school. What a fabulous bonus that this clean energy will now be used in the newly built science lab, for students to heat things up during their practical classes!

The painting of the structure internally and on the front exterior was the last of the big jobs needed to be done. How exciting that the finished classroom block now perfectly matches the original block and is only awaiting the tables, chairs and equipment needed before the students can start utilising these wonderful new facilities.

The painting team have worked hard to put the finishing touches on the building.

Wow it looks fantastic! With painting complete, the new classroom block now only awaits the furniture and equipment before classes can begin in there.

A huge thank you goes to the amazing Ugandan team, who have worked tirelessly so the structure could be completed in such a short time and of course to all those who have financially contributed to date to make this possible. The HUG team is now working hard to raise the last of the money required to fit out the new block. Please spread the word to anyone you know, who may be willing to contribute towards this, so the students and teachers can be making the most of these wonderful new facilities, ASAP!

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15-2-2018, A Lot Has Happened In A Month!

Well a lot has certainly been happening at Suubi SS since our last update. The place was a hive of activity throughout the remainder of the school holiday period as tradesmen worked flat out to complete as much of the new classroom block as possible, before the students arrived back for their full time academic studies to begin for 2018.

It was exciting to see the roofing bush poles going on, which would eventually support the iron sheets. Some of the builders scaled the heights, while others remained on the ground to prepare poles and continue work in classrooms.

It wasn't long before the poles were completed around the entire structure

And the concrete for flooring was underway inside the classrooms.

But it wasn't just the adult building team that was hard at work, students also made the most of the remaining academic holiday period and focused on their vocational studies. Every department gain real life, hands on skills; the welding and woodwork teams made items required for the new classroom block, building students physically worked on the construction and knitting & tailoring students worked on uniforms for the 2018 students and reusable pads to be distributed to all of the girls. Now that really is living up to the Suubi SS motto of 'Integrated For Meaningful Education.'

Welding students began by carefully measuring and cutting the materials for the windows and door of the new classroom block

And then set about welding them together.

With all students given the opportunity to work on each area of fabrication, they gained valuable hands on experience as the large number of windows and doors required began to mount up.

Meanwhile, carpentry students were busy making the tables for the new library, science and computer labs. Pieces of timber firstly needed to be joined together to create the table top.

Each table top was then planed to create a smooth finish.

And once again, after all the students learning opportunities, they could see the fruits of their labour and feel proud of the fact that what they had created will be used in classrooms in the not to distant future.

Inside the training hall a special training was being carried out for the tailoring students to learn how to make reusable pads. Through studies carried out in Uganda it has been found female students miss up to eight days of study, each school term, because they are having their periods. This translates into 11% of the total learning days in a year. This valuable time missed in class is hard for the girls to make up and may account for why girls are dropping out of high school. With this in mind and with support from Lisa Hynes, who had recently learnt more about this during a recent trip to Uganda, we were pleased to be able to teach Suubi SS students the valuable skill of making reusable pads. This is sure to make the challenge of the girls monthly cycle far easier to cope with and lessen the number of absent days. What another fabulous initiative.

The instructor for the workshop guided the girls through each step of making reusable pads. They began with cutting the pieces required from different types of fabric; padding and the moisture proof layer.

She then oversaw as the students sewed each pad together using both machine and hand-stitching.

With concentration and practice the students mastered each step of the process.

By the end of the workshop the students had produced 100 pads. The participating girls were happy to be the first to receive their pads and others were distributed to all other girls in the school when the new school year began.

Our aim is to continue to produce pads throughout the year to distribute to Primary 7 girls in schools around the area. The Suubi SS girls will visit the schools during the distribution and talk to the younger girls about the importance of using the pads to lessen the disruption to their education and also encourage them to continue on to secondary education. While the pads will be invaluable for the student who receives them, it will also give the Suubi SS students the opportunity to hone their speaking and mentoring skills. What a wonderful way to advertise Suubi Secondary School's integrated academic and vocational approach to education.

Since the 2018 school year commenced on January 29th things have certainly not slowed down. The construction is continuing full steam ahead and new Senior 1 students have joined past pupils for what is sure to be another exciting year ahead.

With the new classroom block quickly taking shape the students are excited by the thought of being able to utilise the library and science & computer labs during their 2018 academic classes.

We were also thrilled to have Nnanyonga Sylvia, from our Smiling HeARTs group, join Suubi SS in Senior 1 this year. Our aim is to have more of these very special children in years to come, giving them an opportunity to integrate in to mainstream secondary education, while at the same time tapping in to Suubi SS's unique academic and vocational approach. Sylvia will pass on the art and craft skill she learnt from Smiling HeARTs to other special needs children from the village. What a perfect way to pay forward her skills and help someone else. Well done Sylvia!

On the day students started back for the new school year the windows and doors they had produced over the holiday period also went in........and lots more has happened since then. Check it all out:

Windows that will have glass in them were installed in the front of the new classrooms

while full metal shutters, that can be opened to let in light, were installed on the back side of the structure for better security.

The ceiling has also been started. Firstly wire mesh was installed by the team standing on specifically made scaffolding.

Cement was then added from above (this stage) and was later rendered from underneath - quite different to the plaster ceilings in Australia!

The iron sheets were going on simultaneously outside.

Once the ceiling had dried enough the rendering of walls could commence, both inside

and outside.

It was very exciting to get photos of the new building with the completed roof yesterday, but equally as exciting to see the students during their agriculture class, working in the compound that is now packed with fruits and vegetables. It is great to see the hard work of last year now bearing fruit and providing a meaningful and sustainable environment for our students to learn practical agriculture.

How exciting to see the new structure continue to move ahead with each day.

Providing the students with hands on learning opportunities in the school compound, rather than learning agriculture entirely from a text book in the classroom, is another fine example of what sets Suubi SS apart.

With the added bonus of students and teachers being able to enjoy the produce from the garden. Everyone is sure to enjoy this big bunch of matoke!

So as you can see, Suubi Secondary School is thriving on every level. Well done everyone, both in Uganda and Australia, together we can create hope and make a 'REAL' difference.

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16-1-2018, OMG - Nearing Roofing Level Already!

Having reached the middle of January, many Aussies are just settling back in to work or starting to think about kids returning to school....While we've been taking it relatively easy, at Suubi Secondary School the construction has been going at a cracking pace! Wanting to take advantage of vocational students being able to work on the construction and also not to cause too much disruption to the school once the 2018 classes begin, the builders have been making the most of every moment. It is hard to believe they are already nearing the roofing level - Absolutely amazing! Check it out what's happened since the last blog post ......

By Jan 4th the walls were starting to rise from the foundations.

Jan 9th found the walls reaching the ring beam level.

The boxing was then created so the concrete could be poured above the windows. It is great to see the Suubi SS building students right there on hand to learn each step of the building process.

Students Maganda Viany and Kamala Brian also helped out with preparing the moulds for the verandah post.

While Tiigo Richard (striped shirt), the eldest of the students who was involved in earlier construction phases at the school, has now become a skilled builder and brick layer.

The new science and computer laboratories are having storage cupboards built in so the equipment can be safely stored when not in use.

An opening between these two rooms has also been created so a larger learning space can be utilised when required.

Jan 12th saw the walls rising above the ring beam level.

And amazingly by yesterday (Jan 15th) the back and side walls were complete!

Scaffolding has been made from bush poles so the front of the structure, above the ring beam, can now be worked on.

This is sure to be finished in the not tot distant future and we will soon be seeing the roofing stage begin - How exciting!

Keep checking in to see the progress and please remember to spread the word to anyone you know who may be willing to contribute towards the last bit of fundraising required to fit out the classrooms once they are complete.

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1-1-2018, What A Way To Start The New Year!

While we have been taking it easy over the festive season here in Australia, exciting things have certainly been happening at Suubi in Uganda!

As many of you are aware, we have been busy fundraising throughout 2017 to see the next classroom block, including a library, computer and science labaotartories and 2 additional class rooms, be built at Suubi Secondary School. Thanks to amazing support towards the end of the year, from grassroots supporters and philanthropic donors, we were able to make the exciting decision to turn the first sod of soil on Christmas eve; this is certainly a very special day in Suubi history now, with earlier Suubi structures also beginning on this date.

December 24th saw students, teachers and many community member gather at the school site for a special church service and to see the next generation of the Ssemwogerere family, little Dalvin, turn the soil for the construction to begin.

With his Dad, David and JjaJja, Madelena, close by his side it was an exciting moment to see Dalvin turn the first soil for the phase 4 construction to begin. A perfect scenario, to see three generations of this wonderful family carrying out such significant role together.

Christmas and Boxing day was then spent, just as it should be, with family and friends; time to relax and enjoy before the real work commenced on December 27th. The building team spent the 1st day measuring and marking out where each of the rooms would go so the foundations could be dug the following day.

On December 27th Kaloli and the building team set the first corner of the new building.

Measuring and making sure the angles were just right to ensure the whole classroom block will sit perfectly in place.

The new classroom block will sit prodominately at right angles to the initial classroom block - four in a row and one turning the corner to mirror the original. With the buildings on the perimeter of the land available this meant measurements needed to be exact to make sure everything would fit.

The following day saw the foundations dug out in readiness for the brick laying to begin last Friday..... And just take a look and see what has happened in the four days since then!

Twenty workers, including some of the Suubi bricklaying students, were on site bright and early to move bricks closer to where walls were to be built.

An exciting moment when Kaloli put the first brick in place!

Others quickly followed after the 1st.

By mid afternoon the whole front wall foundation had been completed.

Saturday saw the whole perimeter of the foundation completed....

before lunch time!

The verandah began to take shape on Sunday morning

followed by turning the corner for the fifth classroom later in the day.

New Years Day saw the brick pillars of the verandah being formed

right along the front of the new building.

By the end of the day the walls had reached this high. Unbelievable!

With work moving at this cracking pace remember to check in regularly to see how things are progressing.

Thankfully we have been able to raise almost all the money for the actual building of the structure but as work goes on we will be busy trying to raise additional funds required to fit out the classrooms. If you you have been inspired by what you have seen and would like to contribute we would love you to jump on board .

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12-12-2017, Vocational Studies In Full Swing

With academic classes recently completed at Suubi Secondary School for the year, the students are now able to participate in their chosen vocational classes, on a full time basis. The skills they have learnt throughout the year in their various fields; metalwork, carpentry, knitting, tailoring and bricklaying, will all be fully utilised as they gain hands-on experience, in real life scenarios over the next couple of months. It is exciting to think that every area of the vocational department is now hard at work, producing items that will be needed for the upcoming 2018 school year.

The metalwork students are currently busy making extra bunks for the students that will be joining the school and staying in the dormitory in 2018.

The students were very eager to help unload the steel for the new bunks when it arrived.

Under the watchful eye of their welding instructor, Fred(R) they were soon joining the first pipes of the bunk frames.

The importance of taking exact measurements was highlighted to the students.

A recently made vice stand is now certainly being put to good use as student cut the required pipe.

The support poles for each of the mattress bases were next to be welded in to place.

The welding team were all very satisfied when the first of the bunks was all put together. Welding joins will now be grinded down and bunks will be painted before being added to the boys dormitory area.

The carpentry team are also busy on their own project right now; tables and chairs for the new library. The materials for this were purchased from a fundraiser inspired by one of this years volunteers, Karin. Her felting teacher, Lis Biset, holds an end of year exhibition for all of her students each year, donating the money raised to a different charity each year. With Karin having told her all about her experience at Suubi SS and the need for books and furnishing to go in the planned library, Lis, her students and exhibit attendees were more than happy to see their money go toward this.

Students were also keen to unpack the timber when it arrived.

Carpentry students have been busy planing all the timber pieces in readiness for producing the tables and chairs.

Knitting students are busy refining their skills before the 2018 intake of students arrive. As soon as enrolments are finalised, measurements will be taken and the current knitting students will begin producing the jumpers for their new counterparts.

Going over written instructions and hands on practise are both important as the knitting students await the orders for jumper for the 2018 students.

A lot of concentration is required as casting on begins.

Knitting instructors, Betty and Kizito, who previously learnt their knitting skills with the Suubi ladies at Suubi Centre, have been passing these skills on to Suubi SS students. They are now carefully watching over them to ensure the quality of their work is of the necessary standard to produce jumpers to be worn by future students.

The tailoring team is also hard at work. They will also be involved in making uniforms for next years students in the new year, but are right now busy learning to make laptop and iPad bags that will sold in Australia. With an order having been placed to return with TeamMED volunteers in January, the timing is perfect. The sale of these items will provide the tailoring students with an income that they will then be able to put towards their school fees.

Students listen intently as they learn the new skills from their instructor, Karim.

They then practise on inexpensive materials

before moving on to putting foam inside the actual fabric and going on to produce the actual bags.

In addition to the vocational subjects, students have also busy in the school gardens. The plants are thriving and will be harvested for everyone to enjoy in the not to distant future.

Students have been busy weeding, mulching and watering and will soon reap the rewards of their efforts.

We are all also eagerly awaiting December 24th when work will begin on the foundations of the new classroom block. This will see the bricklaying students hard at work too!

So as you can see, Suubi SS students will be putting all of their vocational skills to VERY practical use over the holiday period. What a wonderful outcome. We look forward to keeping you up to date as everything progresses.

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7-12-2017, Home Based Piggery Project Kicks On

It is wonderful to see the Suubi Secondary School student's piggery project moving ahead. Students who had been provided with a female piglet, during the initial set up of this home based project, are now seeing the rewards of taking good care of it. The original piglets have now reach maturity and are beginning to producing their first litters. With this project working on a 'pay it forward' system we were excited to recently see the first 2 piglets from these being passed on to the next round of students.

Nassaazi Sharon’s pig delivered 5 piglets in October. She has been busy taking care of these until they were old enough to leave their mother.

Her commitment to bring two of her piglets back to school, to pass on to fellow students, was fulfilled when she passed one on to Nakintu Brenda

and another to Nakalanzi Maria, both who are in Senior 1.

Sharon's original pig, all remaining and future piglets will now be solely hers to keep. This is the agreement with all present and future students involved in this project; this will enable them to continue to raise an income to help pay their own school fees.

Other pregnant pigs, soon expecting, are that of Namugerwa Jane S3 and Kakooza Martin S2. These were some of the students who recently participated in the Barclays Bank financial skills training; our aim is that they will make good use of this piggery project and combine their new savings and investment skills to be able to support themselves throughout their education and future lives. The Suubi SS staff are also continuing to advise on the best way to benefit more out of this.

With Walukagga Emma S3, Kayabula Alex S3, Mugera Keneddy S2, Kasekende Joseph S3, Kiweewa J.Keneddy S2 and Bbaale Thomas S3 also having pigs, now mature enough to produce their 1st litters, we can see the number of students benefiting from this initiative multiplying quickly during 2018. What a wonderful outcome!!

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