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Ishekye Unit Primary School


Ishekye Unit Primary School

MAGIC YEAR SIGNATURE PROJECT AT ISHEKYE UNIT PRIMARY SCHOOL

Ishekye Unit Primary School is an inclusive educational institution founded by the Church of Uganda. It caters to both pupils with special needs and ordinary pupils. The school is government-aided and currently has a total of 171 pupils.

Pupil Demographics

Category Boys Girls Total
Special Needs 78 70 148
Ordinary 12 11 23
Total 90 81 171

Achievements


Significant progress has been made in increasing school enrolment, particularly among students with special needs, reflecting a positive trend in inclusive education. This success is bolstered by the provision of wheelchairs, funded by the Member of Parliament of Sheema Municipality, which has greatly improved mobility and access for pupils with physical disabilities. Additionally, the National Union of Disabled Persons in Uganda (NUDIPU) has conducted comprehensive training sessions for teachers and stakeholders, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to support inclusive education effectively.

Challenges

Despite these achievements, the school faces numerous challenges that hinder its ability to provide an optimal learning environment. The urgent need for additional dormitories to accommodate the growing number of pupils, coupled with the lack of solar energy, affects the school's capacity to maintain a reliable power supply. Accessibility issues are prevalent, with inadequate walkways, insufficient toilet facilities for disabled pupils, and a shortage of bedding.

Other critical needs include safe drinking water, more private teachers, and bursaries for disadvantaged pupils. Additionally, there is a need for infrastructure improvements such as leveling the school compound, repairing classroom blocks, and providing playing materials and special seating for disabled pupils. Administrative challenges include the lack of a staff room, offices, and essential office equipment, as well as the need for a head teacher's house and improved diet for disadvantaged pupils. Addressing the shortages in medical supplies and textbooks for blind pupils, along with providing a dedicated staff toilet, are also imperative for the school's overall functionality and effectiveness.

Rotary Club of Akright Interventions


To address some of these pressing challenges, the RC Akright has pledged to support the school with interventions focused mainly on improving water supply and providing solar lighting. These initiatives are crucial in ensuring a sustainable and reliable water source for the students and staff, thereby tackling the significant concern of safe drinking water and general water supply shortages. The provision of solar lighting will not only enhance the school's power reliability but also promote a sustainable energy solution, supporting evening studies and other activities that require lighting.

These interventions by the Rotary Club of Akright are expected to significantly improve the living and learning conditions at the school, contributing to a better educational environment and overall well-being for the pupils and staff.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re interested in joining the Rotary Club of Akright City, submit the Inquire Form, and the club will be in touch with you.  A person being considered for membership is invited to attend one or more club meetings to learn more about Rotary and the club.  The candidate’s name will be submitted to the club's membership committee for recommendation and Board of Directors for approval. At that point, the prospective member will be inducted into the Club.  Please note that membership in a Rotary club is by invitation.
Rotary International is an association of Rotary clubs worldwide. It’s made up of more than 35,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. The members of these autonomous clubs are called Rotarians, and they form a global network of 1.2 million business and professional leaders, all volunteering their time and talents to serve their communities and the world. Individual Rotary clubs, in turn, belong to the global association called Rotary International.

A prospective member must be a person of good character with a good business, professional, or community reputation and also be one of the following:

  • A current or former professional, proprietor, executive, manager, or community leader
  • Committed to service with a record of personal involvement
  • A Rotary Foundation alumnus

Members are expected to make their best effort to attend club meetings and participate in the club events, activities, committees, service work and project planning. They must pay annual dues to the Club. The Club encourages members to aspire to club leadership or committee roles.

For a long time, 50 percent attendance at club meetings has been required to remain an active Rotarian.  

However,  to accommodate busy schedules, there are many opportunities to make up those missed meetings, and members are encouraged to take part in the numerous club community service events, committee meetings and social functions that happen throughout the year.

There are also training opportunities and you always can attend meetings at other clubs in addition to your home club.  

There is even the option to "attend" an online meeting with various e-clubs.  These days, the emphasis is on engagement rather than strict attendance policies. 

There is no minimum age to join Rotary. You may be invited to join at any age after you become established in a career and have the time and financial resources to meet all Rotary Club membership requirements.

If you’re interested in joining, ask members about the time and financial commitments necessary to fulfill membership requirements, and consider whether you can make those commitments.

No. Rotarians have achieved a level of career experience that enables them to bring a specialization to their club, and students haven’t yet reached a level in their professional and personal lives that allows them to fulfill all aspects of Rotary club membership.

But undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young adults not in University or College, may become members of Rotaract clubs.