BISHOP COMBONI COLLEGE
The secondary school we refer to as “Comboni” is located several hours away from Bwindi in the same District of Kanungu near the town of Kambuga.
As one enters the area in which the school is located, mountains turn to hills and the air turns drier and cooler. There is often a light breeze. A dusty road leads to the walls of the school, where someone stands guard to open the gates before allowing visitors in.
The secondary school we refer to as “Comboni” is located several hours away from Bwindi in the same District of Kanungu near the town of Kambuga.
As one enters the area in which the school is located, mountains turn to hills and the air turns drier and cooler. There is often a light breeze. A dusty road leads to the walls of the school, where someone stands guard to open the gates before allowing visitors in.
When the gate opens, a beautiful vista awaits. A winding driveway, planted with blooming flowers, winds its way up a hill where students in navy and white uniforms walk to classes, or sit on the grass studying as an occasional class is held outside.
900 students attend Comboni. Except for those from Watoto, the other students live closer to the school, and their parents are expected to be part of school decisions. The situation is not unlike a PTA.
Although Bishop Comboni College (“College” is often used to describe those secondary schools that include A Levels), was founded by Catholics, the school considers itself non-denominational. It is government sponsored, which helps keeps the tuition somewhat lower than it might otherwise be.
The wide range of clubs is available for the students to join – everything from math and science clubs, writing and theater clubs, sports and other hobbies, to a club, which is interested in recycling and keeping the campus clean. Each year the senior class produces a kind of yearbook with articles and photos they contribute.
The headmaster is clearly proud of his school, and the teachers strike one immediately as smart and attentive.
Our students seemed so happy to be there, they could barely contain themselves. We were pleased to learn that in spite of being in such a large school, the Watoto students are supportive of each other. We heard lots of reports from one Watoto student talking about another who had been helping him or her with one of their classes.
900 students attend Comboni. Except for those from Watoto, the other students live closer to the school, and their parents are expected to be part of school decisions. The situation is not unlike a PTA.
Although Bishop Comboni College (“College” is often used to describe those secondary schools that include A Levels), was founded by Catholics, the school considers itself non-denominational. It is government sponsored, which helps keeps the tuition somewhat lower than it might otherwise be.
The wide range of clubs is available for the students to join – everything from math and science clubs, writing and theater clubs, sports and other hobbies, to a club, which is interested in recycling and keeping the campus clean. Each year the senior class produces a kind of yearbook with articles and photos they contribute.
The headmaster is clearly proud of his school, and the teachers strike one immediately as smart and attentive.
Our students seemed so happy to be there, they could barely contain themselves. We were pleased to learn that in spite of being in such a large school, the Watoto students are supportive of each other. We heard lots of reports from one Watoto student talking about another who had been helping him or her with one of their classes.