Roofing works on Andrea vogt roadside house at Bizoha school Muhokya

The Andrea vogt roadside house has been roofed with ironsheets and am so grateful of this accomplishment. 

Haters burnt our grass roof thinking they are smart but now here we are. Step by step 🚶‍♀️ we keep climbing the ladders 🪜 of progress. 

Another extension room has been created and roofed as well. 

My builders are plastering the extension room and gables have been added on the Andrea vogt roadside house. 

Thereafter I will be adding a coat of paint on the walls, put a slab and preferably add a smooth cemented floor at the extension room.

These two rooms will be in use by the Kasese Humanist nursery school Muhokya. 

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Attached are some images as events unfolds. 

Ironsheets added on to the roof

Gables fixed

Pictured lifting a window/ventilator

Ventilator added

Plastering the area where we added a metallic window

Extra room created, a door to be added 

Plastering works in progress 

Promoting a READING CULTURE 📚 AT KASESE HUMANIST SCHOOL

A strong reading culture doesn’t develop overnight. It thrives in an environment where reading is celebrated, supported, and shared across the entire school community. Start small, stay consistent, and watch the culture grow.

Thanks Uganda Humanist Schools Trust for supporting us in our attemps to create a strong reading 📚 culture of books at Kasese Humanist School . 

STORY BOOKS enhances critical thinking, confidence, widens pupils knowledge, makes them learn more vocabulary and improves on the speaking potential. 

Benefits of Story Reading Materials in our School Libraries 

Having story reading materials in school libraries is essential for fostering a love of reading, supporting literacy, and nurturing students' emotional and intellectual growth. Here are the key benefits:

📘 1. Improves Literacy and Language Skills

Enhances vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure.

Strengthens reading comprehension and fluency.

Encourages correct spelling and writing techniques.

🧠 2. Boosts Imagination and Creativity

Stories transport students to different worlds, sparking imagination.

Inspires creative thinking and storytelling skills.

🫂 3. Promotes Emotional and Social Development

Helps students understand emotions, empathy, and different perspectives.

Provides characters and situations students can relate to or learn from.

Some story books added to boost the Readers Club at Kasese Humanist School 

🗣️ 4. Enhances Communication Skills

Exposure to dialogue in stories improves listening and speaking abilities.

Students learn how to express ideas, opinions, and feelings clearly.

🏫 5. Supports Academic Success

Students who read regularly tend to perform better in all subjects.

Reading develops focus, memory, and critical thinking skills.

Students in the school library 

🌍 6. Broadens Cultural Awareness

Stories introduce students to different cultures, traditions, and lifestyles.

Promotes respect, inclusion, and global understanding

🧩 7. Encourages Independent Learning

Students learn to find and enjoy books without adult direction.

Builds confidence in making reading choices and exploring topics of interest.

💡 8. Stimulates Curiosity and a Love for Learning

Interesting stories ignite a desire to learn more about the world.

Encourages lifelong reading habits beyond the classroom.

🏠 9. Connects School and Home Learning

Story books can be borrowed and read at home with family members.

Builds a bridge between school learning and home literacy activities.

🤝 10. Creates a Positive Reading Culture

A rich collection of story materials in libraries makes reading enjoyable and accessible.

Encourages peer sharing, discussions, and reading recommendations among students.

Some of our students in the library doing research and revision 

 

Is HUMANISM of any GOODNESS to Uganda 🇺🇬 as a country?

Humanism can be beneficial for Uganda in many ways—socially, culturally, economically, and politically. 

At its core, humanism is a philosophy that emphasizes human dignity, reason, ethics, and compassion, without relying on supernatural beliefs. 

Students of Kasese Humanist School on a field  study about River Nyamwamba 

Here’s how that can positively impact Uganda:

1. Promotes Education and Critical Thinking

Humanism values rational thought, science, and evidence-based decision-making.

In Uganda, where education access and quality are still uneven, especially in rural areas, humanism supports a focus on inclusive, secular, and inquiry-based education.

Encouraging critical thinking helps citizens better evaluate information, participate in democracy, and make informed life decisions.

2. Encourages Tolerance and Diversity

Humanism is rooted in respect for all people, regardless of religion, gender, tribe, or background.

Uganda is a culturally and religiously diverse nation. Humanism can help reduce sectarianism, tribalism, and discrimination by emphasizing our shared humanity.

3. Supports Human Rights and Gender Equality.

Humanism advocates for the inherent dignity and equal rights of every person.

This aligns with efforts to address issues such as:

Gender-based violence

Child marriage

Discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals

Freedom of belief and expression

4. Reduces Harmful Superstition

Belief in witchcraft, "traditional healers" over modern medicine, and other superstitions can lead to:

Preventable deaths

Human rights abuses (e.g., ritual sacrifices, attacks on people with albinism)

Humanism promotes scientific understanding and skepticism, helping to challenge and reduce harmful traditional practices.

5. Builds a More Ethical, Responsible Society

Without relying on religious doctrine, humanism teaches people to act ethically by considering the consequences of their actions on others.

This could encourage greater accountability in government, business, and everyday life, helping combat corruption and injustice.

6. Promotes Peace and Cooperation

By focusing on shared human needs and values, humanism can help build unity across religious and cultural divides.

This is vital in a country like Uganda that has experienced political instability, regional tensions, and post-conflict trauma.

7. Encourages Community Development

Humanism supports volunteerism, mutual aid, and local action to solve problems.

It empowers communities to take charge of their own development, with less dependency on foreign aid or religious institutions.

Some of our young pupils at Kahendero Humanist School 

Final Thought:

Humanism is not anti-religion, but rather pro-human. It offers a framework where people of all beliefs (or none) can work together for a better, fairer Uganda—where reason, compassion, and justice guide decisions.

Kasese Humanist School in Uganda is one of the few schools that stands boldly in promoting HUMANISM and its GOODNESS in making an INCLUSIVE BETTER WORLD 🌎 FOR HUMANITY 

To learn more about our school, peruse through the different pages on this blog. To support our work,  here is the link:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KJF7HBFGTJ2CU

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Humanist School Values and incorporating them in daily life

Kasese Humanist School logo

Humanist school values emphasize the development of the whole person, focusing on individual dignity, critical thinking, creativity, and ethical responsibility.  Here are some key values associated with Humanist education. 

Respect for Human Dignity

Every student is valued as a unique individual. Promoting equality and fairness. 

 

Critical Thinking about Inquiry 

Encouraging students to Question,  Analyze, and think independently rather than accept information passively. 

 

Personal Growth and Self-Actualization

Supporting students to develop their unique talents, creativity and emotional well-being. 

 

Empathy and Compassion 

Promoting understanding are kindness towards others. 

 

Freedom and Responsibility 

Balancing individual freedom with Responsibility and ethical behavior. 

 

Secularism and Rationality

Emphasizing reason,  evidence based learning, and often maintaining a secular approach to education. 

 

Democratic Participation 

Encouraging active Participation in community and society,  fostering social justice and cooperation. 

 

Lifelong Learning 

Instilling a love of Learning that extends beyond formal schooling.

 

Here’s how humanist school values typically get applied in everyday school life:

1. Respect for Human Dignity

• Creating an inclusive environment where every student feels valued regardless of background, abilities, or beliefs.
• Anti-bullying policies and practices that promote kindness and respect.
• Celebrating diversity through activities and discussions.

2. Critical Thinking and Inquiry

• Encouraging students to ask questions and explore multiple perspectives instead of memorizing facts.
• Using project-based learning, debates, and open-ended assignments that require reasoning and analysis.
• Teaching media literacy to help students evaluate sources critically.

3. Personal Growth and Self-Actualization

• Offering opportunities for students to pursue their interests through arts, sports, clubs, and independent projects.
• Emphasizing social-emotional learning (SEL) so students develop self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation.
• Providing counseling and mentoring to support mental health and personal development.

4. Empathy and Compassion

• Group work and cooperative learning to build teamwork and understanding.
• Community service projects and volunteering opportunities to connect students with real-world needs.
• Classroom discussions about ethics, social justice, and global issues.

5. Freedom and Responsibility

• Allowing students choice in learning activities to foster autonomy.
• Teaching students to reflect on their decisions and understand the impact of their actions on others.
• Encouraging student-led initiatives and democratic classroom management.

6. Secularism and Rationality

• Teaching science and social studies grounded in evidence and reason.
• Avoiding religious indoctrination while respecting students’ individual beliefs.
• Promoting dialogue based on facts and mutual respect.

7. Democratic Participation

• Involving students in school governance (like student councils).
• Encouraging debate on current events and social issues.
• Teaching civic education and the importance of active citizenship.

8. Lifelong Learning

• Fostering curiosity and a growth mindset — mistakes are seen as learning opportunities.
• Encouraging reading for pleasure and exploration beyond the curriculum.
• Providing resources and guidance for independent learning.

 

Here are some specific programs and activities that schools might use to put humanist values into practice, plus examples of how teachers can apply them daily:

 

1. Respect for Human Dignity

Program/Activity:

• Diversity Days where students share their cultures, traditions, and personal stories.
• Peer Mentoring to support students who might feel marginalized.

Teacher’s approach:

• Use inclusive language.
• Make sure classroom materials reflect diverse perspectives and identities.

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2. Critical Thinking and Inquiry

Program/Activity:

• Socratic Seminars where students discuss complex questions and support their views with evidence.
• Inquiry-Based Science Projects that require students to design experiments and draw conclusions.

Teacher’s approach:

• Ask open-ended questions instead of yes/no ones.
• Encourage students to explain their reasoning and explore alternatives.

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3. Personal Growth and Self-Actualization

Program/Activity:

• Creative Arts Workshops (painting, music, drama).
• Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation Classes to help with stress and focus.

Teacher’s approach:

• Allow students to choose topics or projects related to their passions.
• Provide positive feedback focused on effort and progress, not just results.

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4. Empathy and Compassion

Program/Activity:

• Community Service Projects like food drives or helping local shelters.
• Restorative Circles to resolve conflicts and build understanding.

Teacher’s approach:

• Integrate stories and literature that foster empathy.
• Model compassionate behavior and encourage students to support each other.

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5. Freedom and Responsibility

Program/Activity:

• Student-Led Conferences where learners present their progress and set goals.
• Classroom Charters created democratically by students to establish rules and responsibilities.

Teacher’s approach:

• Give students choices in assignments or learning paths.
• Teach about consequences and ethical decision-making.

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6. Secularism and Rationality

Program/Activity:

• Science Fairs that emphasize evidence-based inquiry.
• Debates on Social Issues that encourage respectful discussion based on facts.

Teacher’s approach:

• Present multiple viewpoints objectively.
• Encourage questioning assumptions and verifying facts.

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7. Democratic Participation

Program/Activity:

• Student Government with real influence over school policies or events.
• Mock Elections or Model United Nations to practice civic engagement.

Teacher’s approach:

• Facilitate classroom decision-making processes.
• Encourage discussions about current events and citizenship.

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8. Lifelong Learning

Program/Activity:

• Independent Study Projects where students explore topics beyond the curriculum.
• Book Clubs or Reading Challenges to motivate voluntary reading.

Teacher’s approach:

• Celebrate curiosity and perseverance.
• Encourage reflection on learning experiences and how to improve.

 

Mock Exams in progress at Municipal High Humanist School

Mock exams in progress at Municipal High Humanist School . These exams are set for the Municipality schools specifically for the candidate class S4.

The Nationwide final exams are scheduled for November this year and it will mark the end of the academic year.

Best wishes to our candidates. 

With Science, we can progress

Science reusables donation from UHST received

We have received a donation of reusable Science lab resources meant for usage in mock, uneb and by other students at Municipal High Humanist School .

Our Science department is so thankful for the support from Uganda Humanist Schools Trust for supporting our school project in ensuring we have all the vital needed school requirements. 

With Science, we can progress

Attached are some images of the received items and we are glad that they have been used in the mock Examinations currently going on.