Virtual Visit
Welcome to our Virtual Visit of Kihogo Community School in Uganda. This page brings together short videos that show real classroom conditions, urgent repair needs, and everyday student life.
Note: This page includes multiple MP4 videos. If your connection is slow, try opening one video at a time.
Currently
The schoolar year has three terms: the first term it starts in February and ends in the end of April, the second term it starts in the end of May and ends in August and the third term starts in September and ends early December.
Nursery and primary school are the initi al schoolar stages (scope of the school). See here a brief explanation of the Uganda schoolar system.
Nursery classes (~ages)
- Baby: 3 to 4 years
- Middle: 4 to 5 years
- Top: 5 to 6 years
Primary classes (~ages)
- Primary 1: 6 to 7 years
- Primary 2: 7 to 8 years
- Primary 3: 8 to 9 years
- Primary 4: 9 to 10 years
- Primary 5: 10 to 11 years
- Primary 6: 11 to 12 years
- Primary 7: 13 to 15 years
Schoolar costs
- nursery: from 30,000# to 50,000# Uganda shillings
- primary: ~100000# Uganda shillings
Currently about 1/2 to 1/2 or 2/3 full 1/3 of children has reduced amount (on average) because parents cannot afford paying full amount
Our students
As 2026 we have 260 children at the school. The children per class they are not equal but per class are in the average of 25 to 35. The whole school we have 50 orphans but they are in two forms we have the one of one parent and the one with out parent so the one with out parent they are 26 children and the one with one parent 24 children.
Our teachers
We currently (2026) have 7 teachers. This is teachers staff house where they are sleeping. we are looking forward any one with help our teachers are not also feeling comfortable in their staff quoter.
A nursery teachers per month ia paid salary from 350,000# to 400,000# Uganda shillings. A primary teacher is paid monthly salary from 450,000# to 500,000# Uganda shillings. the yearly salary is 9 times the month salary (since in the term we have three months and a year has three terms those are 9 months), that 3150,000# to 3600,000# Uganda shillings for a nursery teacher and 4050,000# to 4500,000# Uganda shillings for a primary teacher.
Our teacher went to college because people go to teaching course when they have finished senior four but they have closed the college so the one who are studying teaching cours they first finish senor six to join university. Currently the university and it takes two to three years.
Our classrooms
The classrooms are seven which are completely built and two which are still in building they are not yet finished.
Kihogo Community School Virtual Visit Videos (2023)
Video 1 — Kihogo Community School Virtual Visit: Inside an Old Classroom in Need of Repair
This video shows one of the school’s older classroom buildings, including the learning space and the surrounding area. The narration explains that the structure is in poor condition and at risk of failing, and it includes a respectful appeal for support to help keep the classroom safe and usable. The clip gives visitors a clearer understanding of the school’s daily reality and why repairs and basic building materials are essential for consistent learning.
Video 2 — Kihogo Community School Update: Strong Winds Threaten Classroom Safety
This video documents the effects of strong winds on the school’s classrooms. The speaker explains that parts of the structures are very old and may collapse, emphasizing the urgency of reinforcement and repair. The footage helps visitors understand the practical challenges the school faces when weather damage affects learning spaces.
Video 3 — Kihogo Community School Virtual Visit: A Collapsed Classroom and Urgent Repairs Needed
In this clip, the speaker explains that one classroom has already collapsed and that building materials, including iron sheets, are being handled or removed after the damage. The narration also warns that another nearby structure is bending and could collapse next, highlighting the need for timely repairs to protect students and maintain a safe learning environment. The visuals reinforce the urgency by showing the building’s current condition.
Video 4 — Kihogo Community School Welcome: Children Clapping and Singing in Class
This video captures a warm classroom moment as children clap and sing together. The scene creates a lively, welcoming atmosphere that reflects community spirit and student engagement. Even without much spoken explanation, the clip conveys pride, togetherness, and the human side of daily life at the school.
Video 5 — Kihogo Community School Joyful Dance: Children Celebrating with Drums
In this video, children dance with visible excitement while drums play in the background. The clip highlights joy, energy, and community culture within the school setting. It gives visitors a positive and memorable impression of student life and the encouraging environment the school nurtures.
Video 6 — Kihogo Community School Study Time: Students Reading and Learning Together
This quiet video shows students studying and reading together, focused on their schoolwork in a calm setting. The clip emphasizes learning, effort, and concentration, offering a simple and direct view of everyday education at Kihogo Community School. It balances the more energetic moments by showing the steady routines that support progress.
Video 7 — Kihogo Community School Outdoor Life: Children Playing Football with Enthusiasm
This video shows children playing football with great enthusiasm, filled with excited movement and shouting. The scene reflects play, teamwork, and community connection beyond the classroom. It gives visitors a fuller picture of student life, showing how recreation and social bonding are also part of the school experience.
Support the school
If you would like to support Kihogo Community School, please contact Wilson, one of the school founders, to learn how you can help.
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