The answers to this very important question can be found in the mission statement of the school as set by the founding fathers of the school, the Church missionary Society who did not just want an academic institution, but one that would provide holistic education. We thank God that by His providence, this Mission has never been lost even during the most trying moments of the history of the school in particular and country in general.
Secondly Busoga College Mwiri is a unique school in many ways; its history places it in three places, Kamuli, from 1911to 1930; Kings College, from 1930 to 1932; and Mwiri Hill from 1933 to date. In addition to the dispersion, the school also changed names as follows: Balangira High School, Busoga High School, Busoga College and then Busoga College Mwiri. This movement from Kamuli to Buddo gave Mwiri a nationalistic outlook at a very early stage.
Thirdly, one needs to look at the culture and curriculum of the school over the last 110 years. And to get you started, one should as well appreciate the impact of the morning assemblies and parades, where the students exercise Peer leadership and Mentorship. They learn communication skills and public speaking.
But perhaps the most important aspect of the school is the Form period. This is 40 minutes of each class, where the teacher is not teaching but listening to the students in a class meeting talking about the school and things that are related to their welfare as a class, individuals and the school. It is a deliberate attempt to nurture a democratic culture where learners critique the school life.
As a traditional boarding school, Busoga College Mwiri has deliberately built and nurtured house solidarity and brotherhood. The houses (dormitories) represent families under the leadership of a teacher. Each house takes some values and attributes which are different from another and value their house even when they have left the school.
Mwiri has a strong culture of sports. The students play physical and mental games which are tailored to meet the sporting demands of the school and the various interests and talents of the learners. For example, cricket is the game of the school but not all students play cricket. So, students are encouraged to participate in other sports.
The school has clubs and societies that inform and form the hobbies of the learners. But in all these, Scripture Union is taken as a special club because it has its foundations deeply rooted in the spirit of the founding fathers of the School. God is put first at the school and most if not, all school functions begin with prayers. A student is encouraged to belong to two clubs and societies, for non-academic considerations such as leadership and character training. The activities of the clubs and societies include meetings which are chaired by the learners themselves
I was visiting there for the formal opening of the Computer Laboratory – the first machines having been donated and shipped there by friends of the Manchester Grammar School, U.K. Mr Henry Mugoya was the Master in charge. I trust that it has kept up to date with the latest technology.
Are you still there Samson?