Nyakasura School

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Type Public Middle School and High School (8-13)
MottoTo Minister And Not To Be Ministered Unto
Established1926
PrincipalFrank Manyindo
Number of students970
Athletics Athletics, tennis, volleyball, basketball, netball, cricket
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Nyakasura School is a mixed, boarding, middle, and high school in Fort Portal, Kabarole District, Western Region of Uganda. [1]

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Location

The school is located in Nyakasura, off the Fort Portal-Bundibugyo Road, approximately 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi), by road, north-west of the central business district of Fort Portal. [2]

History

Founder, Builder & first Headmaster of Nyakasura School (1926-1947) Commander E.W.E Calwel O.B.E.R.N 06.jpg
Founder, Builder & first Headmaster of Nyakasura School (1926-1947)

The school was founded by Scotsman Ernest Ebohard Calwell, a retired naval officer, in 1926. Calwell was a teacher at King's College Budo when he fell out with the headmaster there. They had differences on what uniform the students should wear. There were two students from Toro Kingdom at Buddo at that time, by the names of Komwiswa and Byara. They convinced Calwell to come and ask the Omukama of Toro for land to set up a school like Buddo in Toro. Rukirabasaija Daudi Kasagama Kyebambe III showed the Calwell three sites, out of which he selected Nyakasura. He selected Scottish kilts as the boys' uniform. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "NYAKASURA SCHOOL" . Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  2. Map Showing Fort Portal With Nyakasura With Distance Marker
  3. History of Nyakasura School
  4. Yes, The Sun Will Shine After The Rain At Nyakasura

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