Chief Presidential Mobiliser Aisha Namyalo has urged Namagabi Secondary School alumni to support the institution’s development as the school promotes academic excellence, discipline and talent development.
The Chief Mobiliser in the Office of the President, Aisha Namyalo, has challenged former students of Namagabi Secondary School in Kayunga District to help preserve the institution’s legacy and sustain high academic standards for future generations.
Namyalo said the school’s continued success depends not only on the efforts of its administration and teachers but also on alumni commitment to protecting its reputation and contributing to its development.
She made the remarks while presiding over the school’s co-curricular activities, which included the Late Katongole Cup, a competition contested by students representing the four school houses of Kabaleega, Muteesa, Africa and Mbogo.
Addressing the students, Namyalo urged them to remain courageous, disciplined and determined in pursuing their ambitions, cautioning that success requires sacrifice, perseverance and a willingness 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,” Namyalo told the students.
She emphasised the importance of preparing learners to become responsible citizens capable of making meaningful contributions to their communities and the country.
Namyalo also urged students to take their education seriously, noting that the values they develop during their school years would play a significant role in shaping their future.
She called on former students to remain connected to the institution and work with the administration to protect its academic reputation and ensure that future generations benefit from its achievements.
According to Namyalo, safeguarding the school’s legacy requires a shared commitment from students, teachers, parents and alumni, with each stakeholder playing a role in promoting excellence and discipline.
The co-curricular activities also provided students with an opportunity to showcase their abilities outside the classroom through competition, teamwork and talent development.
The school’s headteacher, Yusuf Kasirye, said the activities are intended to identify and nurture learners’ talents, which could be developed into commercially viable skills.
Kasirye said education should extend beyond classroom instruction to equip students with practical abilities that can help them become self-reliant after completing their studies.
“Our competitions are aimed at promoting students’ talents, which can be developed and commercialised in the future,” Kasirye said.
He noted that sporting and other co-curricular activities allow learners to discover their strengths, build confidence, improve interpersonal skills and learn to work towards common goals.
Kasirye added that such engagements complement classroom learning by developing discipline, leadership and teamwork, qualities that are important in both academic life and future careers.
The Late Katongole Cup formed part of the school’s efforts to encourage healthy competition while promoting unity and participation among learners from the four houses.
The competition also highlighted the role of schools in identifying students with sporting and other abilities that, with proper guidance and investment, could create opportunities for further development and employment.
Namagabi Secondary School’s emphasis on academic achievement alongside co-curricular activities reflects the importance of holistic education in preparing learners for life beyond school.
Namyalo’s appeal comes as the school seeks to keep former students involved in supporting its traditions, strengthening its academic standards and improving opportunities for current and future learners.
The administration says nurturing students’ talents alongside academic achievement is essential to preparing young people for an increasingly competitive future.