For a community where toys are not a regular thing for children, it was good to see a wee one cuddling a doll made…
For a community where toys are not a regular thing for children, it was good to see a wee one cuddling a doll made…
If you ever wondered whether Girlguiding was a truly worldwide organisation, here’s a tale that will convince you. Following a chance meeting with some…
A New Kindergarten for Uphill This is the story of ten years in the life of a rural Ugandan school building. These days we…
Another school year is coming to a close in Uganda and the Class of 2024 have completed their Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) and left…
Developing interactive and hands on learning activities for the teachers and pupils is one of the priorities at Uphill. We help when and where…
The Uphill Compost Toilet Project was born out of necessity – a new toilet facility is urgently needed for staff and visitors to the…
In June 2023 we received the incredible news that Hazel’s Footprints Trust had awarded us a generous grant of £15,000 – the biggest we…
November 6 2023 was a sad day for the Uphill community. We learned that Uphill Head Builder, Waren, had died following a brief spell…
Why did we decide to fit eco stoves in the new kitchen at Uphill Junior School? Deforestation is a major problem across the world…
It’s been the long-held wish of both our school’s director and the trust to help the long-term sustainability of the school by finding our…
Learning through play is central to early years education, and it’s just got easier in the Uphill Kindergarten. Our 2022 Christmas Appeal – Are…
Porridge might not be considered the most exciting foodstuff, unless, of course, you happen to be a pupil at Uphill Junior School where a…
Uphill Junior School pupils are happy to see men at work on the school site, knowing that every building brings new opportunities for them!…
Get (Basket) Weaving: Since the first holiday Skills Club last year was hailed a huge success, and enjoyed by so many, the kids and…
Helped by four volunteers from Spain, pupils and staff at Uphill Junior School have relished the opportunity to learn new Skills for Life this…
What do these faces say to you? I see happy, relaxed children in a school environment – learning, spending time with friends and enjoying…
During our trip in February 2020 I held a dental health and toothbrushing workshop with some of the school staff. The aim was to…
During our trip to Uphill in February we were privileged to join the school’s staff and children for a very moving tribute to Danny…
After the longest COVID closure in the world, school’s back in Uganda! Uphill pupils fared better than many others in rural schools – the…
What do you think when you see a photocopier? Is it just another bit of office equipment?
