ABOUT NAMILYANGO COLLEGE

Namilyango college is found in Mukono District. It is located 3 kilometres from a small town called Seeta. Seeta is located along the main Kampala-Jinja Highway, 16 kilometres from Kampala.

Namilyango College is one of the Ugandan schools on the Stsi/WorLD program. Others are Mengo Senior School, Gayaza High School, Kings College Budo , St. Henry's Kitovu , Mt. St.Marys Namagunga , St. Marys College Kisubi , Lubiri S.S, St. James Jinja and Nabisunsa.

Namilyango College, Mengo Senior school, and Gayaza High School were the first three Ugandan schools to be connected to the internet in November 1996 and worked briefly on a project with Jackson Hole High School, Wyoming, USA.

Namilyango College is currently working on three internet projects. These are: Istituto Olivetti, Ivrea, Italy; the second with Centre Of Education, Siberia, Russia; and the third with South Africa and Canadian schools. We have been invited to participate in The 21st Century Schoolhouse Project representing Uganda (and Africa). Each continent will be represented by one school. We have great interest in internet projects, we would like to SHARE and UNITE with other schools from all over the world.

Structure

Namilyango College has both the Ordinally Level (O-level) and the Advanced Level (Hsc).

Ordinally Level consists of senior one to senoir four (taking fours years) while Advanced Level consists of senoir five and six (taking two years).

(i) The College Motto, Hymn and Emblem/flag

The College motto is 'NISI DOMINUS'. This is a Latin word for ' Only through God', that is, without God you cannot achieve anything. This motto is alongside 'Education for Responsibilty' which reflects the purpose for which the school teaches and trains students. The two constitute the guiding principles along which the students and teachers define their acts and behaviours.

The College flag consists of green and yellow colours, in four squares arranged in a pattern where the two colours are adjacent to each other. The flag is flown on all official college functions and every Tuesday morning at assemblies. During its hosting the college anthem is sung. These consitute cherished symbols of the college.

College Hymn

Bless this school, O Lord we pray,

Make it safe by night and day.

Bless thses walls so firm and stout,

Keeping want and trouble out.

Bless each master, bless each boy,

Let Thy peace be all our joy.

Bless the door that it may prove

Ever open to joy and love.

Bless these these windows shining bright,

Letting in God's heavenly light.

Bless this school and make it Thy own.

With prayers ascending to Thy throne.

Bless the people who dwell herein,

Keep them pure and free from sin.

Bless us all that we one day,

May dwell with Thee eternally.

(ii) Academics

Namilyango College has got a very strong academic culture, and it has established a reputation alongside this. The college is fed by some of the most prestigious primary and secondary schools in the country. Through the annual selection exercise, the cream of PLE and O-Level are enrolled into the college. Combined with a competitive spirit, adequate facilities and a hard working staff, administartion and supportive parents and a displined environment, an academic culture has evolved so much so that the college has is assured of being among the top ten in the national examinations.

(iii) THE STAFF

(a)Teaching Staff

Namilyango College has a well trained, hardworking teaching staff of about 48 teachers who are well motivated. The teachers not only perform their proffessional academic obligations, but also constitute a very reliable advisory and supervisory panel for students.

(b) Non-teaching staff

The College has a supportive staff in various departments to facilitate its smooth running. These include: Bursars, Nurses, Cooks, a caterer, Quartermaster, Laboratory technicians, Librarians, Drivers and casual workers.

The collective contribution of the teachers, the non-teaching staff and the adminisration has helped the school to be what it is today.

(iv) STUDENTS

(a) Population

Namilyango College is a boys' boarding school. The population of the students in the College is a reflection of the growing need and demand for education in Uganda. The entire school enrolment is about 1100 students. These come from all over Uganda and from all walks of life.

(b) Accommodation

The are 10 dormitories for the O-Level students and one hostel for the A-Level students. These are:

1. Biermans House.

2. Billington House.

3. Campling House .

4. Doyle House.

5.Hanlon House

6.Kiwanuka House .

7. Kuipers House.

8. Mckee House.

9. Mukasa House.

10. Reesinch House

A-Level Hostel: Minderop House

(c) Sports and Extracurricular Activities

The College believes that wholesome education is a combination of academics and non-academic activities. In this respect, sports and other extra-curricular activities are given prominence. The students play football, rugby, tennis, cricket and volleyball.

In the past, boxing was a core sport that was almost synonymous with the college. Today, however, the sport has lost prominence but the Boxing Pyramid still stands in perfect condition.

There is also a prestigious annual interhouse athletics competition in which the winning house gets a trophy in addition to a bull.

Clubs and societies constitute an important element in students' extra-curricular life. The prominent ones include: Youth Alive, Interact, Wildlife Club, Legion of Mary, Young Christian Society, Debating Club, Entertainment Club and many others organised alongside departments and subjects.

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