Why did we decide to fit eco stoves in the new kitchen at Uphill Junior School? Deforestation is a major problem across the world…
Why did we decide to fit eco stoves in the new kitchen at Uphill Junior School? Deforestation is a major problem across the world…
Our early visits to Uphill revealed the poor sanitation and lack of reliable clean water that are common across rural areas of Uganda. With…
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…
It was fantastic to be ‘back to normal’ in 2022, with two trustee visits to Uganda and plenty of in person fundraising. Our Annual…
A Big Uphill Thank You to All Our Donors! It’s been back to business at Uphill Junior School in 2022, much to the relief…
During the extended COVID lockdowns in 2020/21, many of the children at Uphill were hungry, and unfortunately they are still hungry now. Crop yields…
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…
The Class of 2020 faced challenges in their final year at school: COVID lockdown, home schooling, then back to school to live in a…
Running 5km a day for 30 days straight doesn’t sound too bad, especially for two young fit firefighters. Now add 34kg of firefighting kit…
The story of the Uphill Junior School Head Girl 2020-21. Uphill school director Elius first met J in 2014 when she was living with…
Elius Muhimbise has a dream: To transform society through the provision of quality education for…
Uphill Junior School has a staff of excellent teachers: Meet four people who are inspiring the next generation in rural Uganda. Teacher Joan Joan…
Uphill Junior School serves a rural community of subsistence farmers and small traders. Income levels within the community are very low or non-existent. Fees…
At the end of January each year we pinch ourselves to check that we are not dreaming – has another year gone past already? …
