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Fernwood Elementary School
ST. KIZITO WAGALA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Wagala is Fernwood Elementary's partner school for 2026-2027! Read about where it's located and get an overview of the school here.
Overview
Grade Levels
Wagala serves students from pre-school (ages 3-4) through grade 7 (age 12).
Student Body
Wagala has a total of 128 students, including 63 boys and 65 girls.
Staff
There are 8 teachers at the school, 2 of whom are paid by the school. 2 teachers are male, and 6 are female.
Type of School
St. Kizito Wagala is a public school.
Ugandan School System
Uganda has universal primary (elementary) education, which is intended to make primary school free for all students. However, due to limited government funding, parents must still pay large amounts to send their children to school. Parents are expected to cover school fees and purchase their childrens' own scholastic materials, expenses that many families struggle to afford. As the cost of education can be a significant burden for students attending the Ugandan schools that Sister Schools serves, donated school supplies help ensure that children can attend school prepared with the materials they need to learn.
Location
St. Kizito Wagala Primary School is located in Masika village, Wagala parish in Mukono district. Mukono district is located 20 miles east of Kampala in a rural area.
Campus
Wagala has 2 classroom blocks, staff quarters, and a pit latrine shared by both the teachers and students.
As the school lacks sufficient classrooms, some classes are held outdoors on the church verandah or under tree shade.
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Culture & Language
Most students at Wagala are members of the Buganda ethnic group, the largest ethnic group in Uganda, which makes up approximately 17% of the country's total population. Luganda is the primary language spoken by the Buganda people, and children grow up speaking Luganda at home. Students begin learning English in kindergarten, and by fourth grade, English becomes the sole language of instruction at school.
Partnership History with Sister Schools
St. Kizito Wagala Primary School first began partnering with Sister Schools in 2017! After a pause in partnership due to a lack of funding in 2023, we are excited to now resume our partnership with Wagala in 2027.
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Questions? Email info@sisterschools.org
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