Presidential mobiliser Aisha Namyalo has urged Namagabi Secondary School alumni to help preserve the institution’s reputation and academic standards as the school promotes talent development through sports and other co-curricular activities.
The Chief Mobiliser in the Office of the President, Hajjat Aisha Namyalo, has challenged former students of Namagabi Secondary School in Kayunga District to take an active role in preserving the institution’s legacy and supporting its continued development.
Namyalo said sustaining the school’s reputation and academic standards required a collective effort involving the administration, teachers, parents, current students and alumni.
She made the remarks while presiding over co-curricular activities at the school, including the Late Katongole Cup, a competition involving students from the four school houses of Kabaleega, Muteesa, Africa and Mbogo.
Namyalo urged students to remain courageous, disciplined and determined in pursuing their ambitions, warning that success requires sacrifice, perseverance and readiness to overcome challenges.
“Be brave and strong because you have a price to pay. The future is not easy, and you must be prepared to face the challenges that come with it,” she told the students.
She emphasised that education should prepare learners to become responsible citizens capable of making meaningful contributions to their communities and the country.
Namyalo also urged students to take their studies seriously, noting that the values they develop during their school years would influence their future decisions and opportunities.
She called on former students to maintain their connection with Namagabi Secondary School and work with the administration to protect its academic reputation while supporting opportunities for future generations.
According to Namyalo, alumni can contribute to the institution’s progress by working collectively with other stakeholders to sustain discipline, promote academic excellence and ensure that learners benefit from the school’s established traditions.
School Promotes Talent Development
The Late Katongole Cup formed part of the school’s efforts to promote participation in activities beyond classroom instruction, giving learners opportunities to demonstrate their abilities while developing teamwork, discipline and leadership.
Headteacher Yusuf Kasirye said the activities were designed to identify and nurture students’ talents, which could eventually be developed into commercially viable skills.
“Our competitions are aimed at promoting students’ talents, which can be developed and commercialised in the future,” Kasirye said.
He explained that co-curricular activities complement classroom learning by helping students discover their strengths, build confidence and develop interpersonal skills.
Kasirye added that participation in sports and other organised activities teaches learners to cooperate, work towards common goals and develop qualities that can benefit them in their academic pursuits and future careers.
The Late Katongole Cup brought together students representing Kabaleega, Muteesa, Africa and Mbogo houses, encouraging healthy competition and interaction among learners.
The activities also highlighted the potential for schools to identify students with abilities in sports and other disciplines who could benefit from further training, guidance and investment.
Namagabi Secondary School’s emphasis on academic achievement alongside talent development reflects the role of co-curricular programmes in preparing learners for opportunities beyond school.
Namyalo’s appeal to alumni placed particular emphasis on the responsibility of former students to remain engaged with their former institutions, preserve their traditions and support improvements that benefit current and future learners.
The school administration says nurturing students’ abilities alongside academic learning is essential to preparing young people for an increasingly competitive future.