St. James’ Secondary School is an urban community, co-education private day and boarding school. The school is located in Jinja city in the eastern part of Uganda, East Africa.
We provide education to all members of the community. Our student population comprises both local and foreign students from various countries in Africa and beyond.
“Educate all students in a safe, supportive, challenging environment where they can learn to be citizens of culturally diverse society.”
“To provide individualized education that addresses students’ unique learning styles, cultivate independent thought, and promotes the building of character, establishing them to contribute to their communities in meaningful and positive ways."
“To become the greatest school in the eastern region and spread our greatness to the rest of Uganda then beyond.”
St. James’ Secondary School, first known as Pillalis Model Secondary School Ltd, was established by the Indian community on Church of Uganda land. It predominantly served the Indian community and the students of the eastern region of Uganda, especially Busoga.
In 1971, after the then President, Idi Amin Dada asked the Indians to leave the country, the school was taken back by the Church of Uganda, particularly Busoga Diocese and its then Bishop, Rt. Reverend Cyprian Bamwoze. It was then renamed St. James’ Secondary School and launched on 25th July 1972. We celebrate its inception every 25th of July.
It was established by the Church of Uganda to avail a decent education to the children of the region. Our students’ community is diverse and we are home to over 20 different nationalities from all over the world who reside in Jinja City and need a wholesome education.
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The school is equipped with facilities that aid in the day-to-day learning of students.
The school is equipped with a library from which students can access books to further do research and study.
The computer laboratory is in place for students offering computer studies as well as other students, given the fact that we are living in a technology fast world.
We hold the below values to the highest standards.
Profile of St James Secondary School
St. James’ Secondary School is an urban community co-education private day and boarding school. The school is found in the eastern part of Uganda in a city called Jinja, in Uganda- East Africa. It is an institution for boys and girls and it has both the day section; involves students that are day scholars and we have scholars in the boarding section too. We provide education to all members in the community, both locals and non-local students. We have students from various countries of Africa and beyond.
St James secondary school offers ordinary level education as defined by the ministry of education.
Subjects offered in this program include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Mathematics, History etc
The school also offers advanced level studies. Combinations offered under this programme include PEM, PCB, PCM, HEG, HEL, General Ppaper, Subsidiary Mathematics, Subsidiary ICT
St James secondary school ensures that it provides an holistic education that trains an all-round person in the following disciplines;
Special thanks to our supporting stuff.
We continually commend and applaud both the teaching and non teaching stuff for ensuring and tirelessly working towards the excellence of our prestigious school.
At St James, we believe that a wholesome student is one that excels in both academics and takes part in co-curricular activities as well.
The school hosts both sports and musical dance and drama activities throught the academic year.
The students get the opportunity to participate in cultural dances, therein diversfying their knowledge.
The students get the opportunity to participate in recitals of poems, singing of set pieces, and folk songs, therein growing their talents.
We promote student talents in soccer. The sport promotes fitness, discipline and comradery amongst our students, as well as unity. Winners usually get trophies as well as medals to commend them of a job well done.
In addition to soccer, our students compete in running. They participate under their various houses, and the winners get to take home awards, medals and prizes.
