The Vice President Jessica Alupo Epel yesterday officiated at Ntare School’s 70th anniversary celebrations, where she delivered a message from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
During the celebrations, the school unveiled a new Dining hall, a refurbished main gate, a new Lion monument, and laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new administration block.
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In the massage, President Museveni said that it was with great pleasure and a deep sense of nostalgia to join in celebrating 70 years of an institution that has left an indelible mark not only on his life but on the history of our nation and commended the administration of Ntare for working tirelessly to maintain the school’s status, as an academic giant, in Uganda.
As an Old Boy of Ntare, President Museveni was happy to note the school’s continued improvement; and unwavering commitment to offering quality education to the learners.
He commended the Ntare School, once again, for prioritizing the teaching of Science and ICT – related subjects, with focus on promoting student-based learning, saying that science is a catalyst for development and socio-economic transformation.
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“Joining Ntare School in 1961 placed me at a unique vantage point in history. By 1966, as the country navigated its early years of independence, I was privileged to be part of the celebrations marking the school’s 10th anniversary, an event graced by the then Prime Minister, Dr. Milton Obote, as Chief Guest. During that era, my world revolved around ideas. As President of the Debating Society, my responsibility was to edit the School Magazine—a task in which I was ably assisted by my late comrades, Eriya Kategaya and Bigabirwa. Looking back, those student days were not just about receiving formal school; they were the crucible in which our understanding of society, governance and leadership was forged,” President Museveni said.
The President said during those foundational days, Ntare was defined by a distinct trinity of values: non-sectarianism, non-authoritarianism and an unyielding commitment to academic and extra-curricular excellence.
He noted that to truly appreciate what Ntare was, one must understand the fractured landscape of colonial Uganda and colonial education had deeply entrenched religious sectarianism, creating a highly divisive social fabric and the religious frictions that later poisoned the politics of the country were actively cultivated in the classroom.
The President said the freedom they enjoyed at Ntare did not breed chaos and instead it bred responsibility, self-reliance and a desire to challenge the status quo.
“It taught us to question bad ideas and defend good ones.Therefore, as we celebrate 70 years of Ntare School, we are not merely reminiscing about the past. We are celebrating seven decades of a proven blueprint for quality, transformative and values-driven education,” the President said.
The President said that in looking to the future, the entire education system must be responsive to the demands of a rapidly changing world which demands a generation that can think critically, innovate and lead with integrity.
“Ntare School must continue to be the standard-bearer for an education that refines the mind, strengthens the body and elevates the spirit,” He said.
President Museveni observed that young people should not be simply holders of academic certificates; they should espouse a deep-seated commitment to serve and transform their country and continent.
He saluted the school administration, the dedicated staff, the alumni network and the current student body for holding high the bright banner of Ntare School.
“Therefore, at this anniversary celebration, we are celebrating 70 years of quality and transformative education offered at Ntare School, He said.
He concluded by hailing the school administration, staff and students for holding high the bright banner of Ntare School and wished them many more years of success.
