📷 Uganda Martyrs Namugongo schools celebrate anniversaries
Rhyming with the theme of the celebrations "My excellence begins now," Katende urged learner to use their talents and opportunities wisely to achieve excellence.
Students of UMSSN singing during the Mass. To mark the anniversaries, the two schools joined in a school day celebration with a mass. Photos by Maria Wamala
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Uganda Martyrs Secondary School Namugongo (UMSSN) sister nursery and primary school (UMNPSN) have celebrated 57 years, 7 years of existence, respectively.
To mark the anniversaries, the two schools joined in a school day celebration with a mass animated by Kampala Archdiocese PRO from Foyer De Charite, Namugongo 'Kyoto' Msgr John Wynand Katende to thank God for years seasoned with immense blessings.
Rhyming with the theme of the celebrations "My excellence begins now," Katende urged learner to use their talents and opportunities wisely to achieve excellence.
Msgr John Wynand Katende confirming pupils during the celebrations.
He cautioned them against cheating as it breeds corruption and asked them to be consistent in working hard to achieve excellence.
UMNPSN pupils during the mass.
According to him, success is a grace God grants to those who ask for it from Him.
Msgr John Wynand Katende delivers his sermon.
He urged students to always trust in God and ask for success from Him.
During the mass, the learners got their sacraments of First Holy Communion while others got confirmation.
Students of UMSSN during confirmation.
UMSSN headteacher the Rev. Fr. Dr. Henry Kasasa said the school not only teaches students to excel in academics and get jobs afterwards but it encourages responsible leadership.
Members of the board of trustees of the Uganda martyrs Senior Secondary School Namugongo presenting their gifts.
The clergy during consecration.
Pupils receiving Holy Communion.
Uganda Martyrs nursery and primary school pupils dance during the celebrations.
Members of the board of trustees of the Uganda martyrs Senior Secondary School Namugongo at the celebration.
A section of new prefects pose with rosaries at the celebrations.
Msgr Wynand Katende gives first Holy Communion.
Msgr John Wynand Katende poses for a group icture with the pupils after them received their first Holy Communion.
Uganda Martyrs nursery and primary school pupils dance during the celebrations.
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