St Edward's Secondary School Bukuumi
St Edward’s Secondary School Bukuumi is a catholic founded Government Aided Mixed Boarding school offering Ordinary and Advanced levels of education.
It was started in 1945 by White Fathers as a boy’s junior school to feed sister schools by then which were called Colleges. Among these colleges were St. Mary’s College Kisubi, St, Henry’s College Kitovu, Namilyango College, St. Leos Kyegobe etc.
Later, in 1948, the white fathers handed over the school to the Brothers of Christian Instruction for management up to date.
Brother James Monette (a Canadian) pioneered the leadership of the school taking over from Rev. Fr. Brown. When the European Missionaries left Uganda in the 1970s due to the instability of Iddi Amin’s regime, the native Brothers took over the management of the school to date.
In 1976, the school became Mixed (Boys and girls) after a nearby girl’s school St. Cecilia lacked management.
School Vision: Our vision is “to be the leading school in the country in both academic and moral producing citizens of high integrity”.
Mission: Our mission is “to pursue excellence in holistic education with Christian values, bringing both principled professionals for the development of the society”.
School Motto: Our cherished motto is “Honor Et Labor”.
Theme of the year: Continuous improvement; through observation of time.
The school is known for having produced prominent Ugandans like:
- Prof Gilbert Bukenya Former Vice President of Uganda
- Hon. Minister Matia Kasaija State Minister, finance and planning
- Hon. Kasirivu Atwooki Member of Parliament, Bugangaizi West
- Hon. Nabanja Robina Woman Member of Parliament, Kibaale District
- Prof. Samuel Kyamanya Principal College of Agriculture, Makerere University
- Mr. Edward Nantamu Senior Environmentalist, Virginia USA
- Mr. Emmy Allio Deputy Director, External Security Organisation.
And many others
The School’s Head teachers dating back to 1945 are as follows:
2005-to date Bro. Aganyira Deodati
2003-2005 Bro. Evarist Baguma
1995-2003 Bro. Joseph Byamukama
1992-1995 Bro. Aloysius Braruhanga
1988-1991 Bro. Aganze Francis
1984-1987 Bro. Micheal Butoolwa
1979-1983 Bro. Peter Kazekulya
1969-1978 Bro. Leonard Byankya
1968-1969 Bro. Anthony Kyemwa
1967-1968 Bro. Paul Latarte
1963-1967 Bro. Peter Katanga
1962-1963 Bro. Flugensio Etienne
1955-1961 Bro. Arthur Roy
1951-1954 Bro. Peter Poitras
1948-1950 Bro. James Monette
1945-1947 Rev.Fr. Brown
The School Board of Governors:
- Msgr John Mary Kabyanga Chairman
- Mr. Natigo Serapio Vice Chairman
- Mr. Kawuma Joseph- LCV Representative
- Mr. Kiiza Joachim Foundation Body
- Fr. Boniface Bamanya Foundation Body
- Mr. Bajungu Emmanuel Marks Old Student’s Representative
- Mrs. Mugenyi Teddy Parents’ Representative
- Mr. Lwanga Anthony Parents’ Representative
- Mr. Serunjogi Charles Parents’ Representative
- Mr. Ogwang Jasper Teachers’ Representative
- Sr. Nandawula Pauline Teachers’ Representative
- Mr. Ndugwa Wasswa LC3 Representative
- Bro. Aganyira Deodati Head teacher/ Secretary B.O.G
School Management
- Bro Aganyira Deodati Head teacher
- Mr. Kigozi Paul Deputy Head teacher
- Mr. Baguma Jmaes School Accountant
- Bro. Damian Byarugaba Dean of studies, Arts
- Mr. Kaliba Anthony Dean of Studies, Sciences