Number of pupils :  450 (440 girls & 10 boys)

School Motto :  Discipline and Knowledge is Power

St Michael’s, an all girls’ primary school, founded in 1962, is situated in the poverty stricken district of Bugweri, which was part of Iganga District until the 1st July 2018.  It is very close to St Mulumba Namunyumya mixed Primary School, which is also supported by HvSMF. St Michael’s is a catholic missionary school which does admit girls from other religions.  It is co-owned by both government and the missionaries. The teachers are chosen and paid for by the government with the head teacher always a Reverend Sister.

When HvSMF Trustees first visited in 2010 the then chairman of the SMC wrote:  “The education of girls is a key factor in improving family health, reducing infant mortality rate and changing reproductive behaviour.  With education comes increased confidence and self-esteem.  Educated women are more likely to stand up for themselves, participate in the labour force and seek health for themselves and their children.”

The main challenge for this school is the lack of a nursery school on site.  The school achieves excellent primary leaving examination results but needs help to thrive and develop.  When funds become available this is a school that is definitely worth supporting.