P.O.BOX 322 MUBENDE
Tel. +256702 746 027
Tel. +256200 900 509
Email: bcdcuganda@gmail.com
BACKGROUND
Dierdre Ann Nursery and Primary School (DAA) was the second sector established under Buseesa Community Development Centre (BCDC) in 2014. The main focus was providing quality education to disadvantaged children to improve their lives and foster their intellectual, social, and emotional growth, empowering them to reach their full potential to bring about a positive change among their communities.
DAA school started in Kakindo LC1, Nyamarwa sub county, Kibaale district on grounds that children walked long distances of more than 7 kilometers to reach the only government aided school within the area. Not only that, many young girls could not persist the temptations hence dropping out at an early age for marriage. It started with an enrolment of 40 pupils in primary one and by 2017, the number had increased to 210. The above efforts were all shattered by the effects of the COVID19 pandemic when all schools were closed. On reopening, only 40 pupils reported back. This prompted the opening of the boarding section to safe guard the girl child and chancing children from far away areas to access quality education. Currently the school enrolls 198 girls and172 boys running from baby class to primary seven fully registered with the Ministry of Education and sports registration number PPS/D /49, with Centre number 360774. From the time of its inception, the school has merged among the best performing schools in Kibaale District. This has enabled the community attain an affordable school where their children can get quality education.
Mission Statement
Buseesa community Development Centre, is dedicated to providing quality nursery and primary education to disadvantaged children, ages 3-18. We aim to improve their lives and foster their intellectual, social, and emotional growth, empowering them to reach their full potential to bring about a positive change in the communities.
Goals and Objectives
To undertake and run education institutions to ensure quality education, development of critical thinking and leadership in the community.
To provide, maintain and extend academic excellency to offer and encourage participation in an extensive range of co-curricular activities.
To foster in learners and the entire community a sense of personal worth and promoting their welfare.
To offer and encourage participation in extensive range of co-curricular activities.
To Develop and sustain close link between the schools and the community.
Provide access to quality education for disadvantaged children.
Foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
Promote social and emotional learning, including self-awareness, self-regulation, and relationship skills
Prepare students for successful transitions to higher education and employment
Employment opportunity.
The school currently has 19 employees both teaching and support staff which has helped reduce unemployment among the community.
School enrollment; The school has a total enrollment of 370 pupils. The raise in the school’s enrollment from 280 pupils in the last financial year to 370 pupils this year has been attributed to inclusive, affordable, quality education offered by the school.
The significant increase in number of pupils has created more need for class rooms to provide a conducive learning environment.
New classroom block foundation
Equal access to Education.
Deirdre Ann Nursery and primary school provides inclusive Education for children with special needs and underprivileged background.
Mukisa Philip a Primary 7 pupil physically handicapped.
Nathan Collin a Primary one pupil orphan.
Mugisa Samuel a Primary 7 pupil epileptic.
Senjobe Charles a P.4 Pupil physically handicapped.
Affordable quality education
DAA believes that quality education should be accessible to all, regardless of financial background or society beliefs. Our mission is to provide affordable education that doesn’t compromise on excellence.
Supporting girl child education
Co- curricular activities
At DAA we believe that education extends beyond the classroom.
Co-curricular activities play a vital role in shaping well rounded individuals fostering creativity and developing essential life’s skills.
Music Dance and drama
Different class levels participate in music, dance and drama at school on different occasions and this has helped to improve on the pupils’ talents.
Feeding
Pupils are fed on balanced foods grown on the school farm. The farm grows vegetables, cereals, legumes, tubers and fruits. This aims at improving on the health and wellbeing of children.
Sponsorship program
The school supports over 19 students in different secondary schools. The students are paid for school fees for their secondary education to bridge the gap and provide equal opportunities for the under privileged.
Agriculture
The school also aims at imparting knowledge and practical skills to learners mostly in agriculture. The pupils participate in growing beans, vegetables and fruits to learn practical agriculture skills and improve on their diet at school.
Tree planting
Our school is committed to nurturing young minds and a healthier planet. The tree planting activity is an intergral part of our environmental initiatives, promote sustainability, education and community service.
Our team of dedicated, self-driven and motivated staff work hand in hand to make our school a better place where every child feels welcomed and able to thrive and succeed.
