Uganda, Kampala
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The school has a Pastoral Boarding and Community Engagement (PBC) office that oversees student welfare/wellbeing. The pastoral team is headed by the Deputy Pastoral and includes both teaching and non-teaching staff. The focus areas include general wellbeing, spiritual wellbeing, mental/psychological wellbeing, physical wellbeing, social wellbeing, and skills development. Mental/psychological wellbeing is provided by a full-time school counsellor who runs sessions and counsels students in groups and as individuals. Social wellbeing is supported through Personal Social Health Education (PSHE) sessions and the House system, which fosters belonging; co-curricular activities and sports also help develop social skills and teamwork.
The school has a full-time counsellor who plans and delivers sessions focused on mental health and stability. The counsellor meets students in groups and individually to provide counselling and advice tailored to their needs. The sessions cover strategies for mental resilience and wellbeing, helping students stay mentally stable. The Pastoral care framework places emphasis on mental wellbeing as a core component of student welfare.
Safeguarding and student welfare are anchored in the Pastoral Boarding and Community Engagement (PBC) office, which leads the school's welfare efforts. The Deputy Pastoral heads the pastoral team, which comprises both teaching and non-teaching staff. Health services are provided by the school nurses, who offer first aid, treat illnesses, and monitor chronic conditions. Personal Social Health Education (PSHE) sessions address personal and social health, and the House system plus the tutor network provide daily welfare oversight and a sense of belonging.
Kisubi High School offers a bespoke curriculum within a boarding environment that supports students from diverse backgrounds. New entrants undergo baseline tests to identify gaps, with targeted interventions for continuing students, and a Game Changers program providing intensive support for S.3 and S.5 learners. Continuous professional development for teachers aligns instruction with ministry guidance, while Performance Learning is embedded in the High School's academic sections. The school has been operating for seven years and is guided by a motto of outstanding education for a successful future. It emphasises a faith-integrated approach and families are encouraged to engage through an open-door policy. Facilities include a shared sports field with Kisubi High School, a dedicated space for music, dance and drama, and indoor games such as chess, badminton and scrabble. A co-curricular program features football, netball, volleyball and rugby, plus clubs like Coding, Science and Technology, and the Kisubi Knights chess club.