The Queen of Buganda Kingdom Nnaabagereka Slyvia Nagginda Luswata was the chief guest as Lake Victoria School Entebbe celebrated 100 years of existence since 1924.
Nnaabegereka Nagginda is among the famous old students from the school that initially had two sections – a lower part P1-P3 (The Common) and the upper P4-P7 (The Euro), accommodating children of the colonial elite cluster.
Nnaabagereka Slyvia Nagginda Luswata
Pupils at Lake Victoria School explain to the Nnaabagereka some medicinal plants
Some pupils at Lake Victoria School during the celebrations to make 100 years | Credit: David Isabirye
Addressing the celebrants during the century celebrations held at the school main playground on Saturday, 21st September 2024, the Nnaabagereka vividly recollected her sporting memories at the school as a former runner.
It is with great pleasure that we gather here to celebrate the centenary celebrations of our great institution Lake Victoria School Entebbe. I warmly welcome each and every one of you to these celebrations of this great school. As an alumnus, I cherish the great memories from my time here. I fondly recall running on this very sports ground where I won many races for my house (Blue). I am so glad that Lake Victoria School still has a school sports field where the pupils can exercise.
Nnaabagereka Slyvia Nagginda Luswata
Pupils of Lake Victoria School kneel down to greet the Nnaabagereka
The Nnaabagereka hinted of the great values sports taught her as a person which have helped her live a decent life since then.
“Sports instilled in me a sense of sportsmanship, teamwork and determination which helped me throughout my entire life. This school nurtured countless young minds, generation of leaders, innovators, scholars and important citizens who have made remarkable contributions across various fields” She added.
Some women kneel down to welcome the Nnaabagereka
Nnaabagereka with mother’s union leaders
Nnaabagereka with Busiro women leaders
Nnaabagereka Slyvia Nagginda Luswata moments before she planted a tree at Lake Victoria School Entebbe
She commended the school management committee and vowed to help in the construction of an administration block that will be named after her.
The Nnabagereka was accorded a heroine’s welcome to school she last attended 49 years ago.
She was received by the current head teacher Steven Nabenda, the members of the school management committee (PTA), pupils, old students and well-wishers of this historic school.
The Nnaabagereka signed in the visitors’ book, had a guided tour around the school touring the classroom blocks and planted a tree in front of the main administrative building.
Afterwards, she toured the plastic recycling village that was put in with assistance from the Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC).
Nnaabagereka Slyvia Nagginda Luswata at Lake Victoria School Entebbe
Nnaabagereka Slyvia Nagginda Luswata at Lake Victoria School Entebbe
Gifts donated to the Nnaabagereka
Busiro women donated food to the Nnaabagereka
“Many things have changed and others have not like I saw there is still the old uniform like we put on. There is an innovation like the medicinal gardens; we never used to have such which improves children’s skills as they return to their homes” Nnaabagereka Nagginda added.
The current head teacher of Lake Victoria School Entebbe Steven Nabenda commended the old students and parents for witnessing the growth of the school.
Nabenda urged for more collaborations and support to restore the past glory of the school; requesting for help to put in place a computer laboratory in a bid to meet the changing trends of science and technology.
Mayor Fabrice Rulinda with the other local leaders at Lake Victoria School
Nabenda receives the money from the Chairperson Division B Richard Ssekyondo
Mayor Fabrice Rulinda with the other local leaders
Mayor Fabrice Rulinda with the money (Ug.Shs 5,000,000) he donated
The Mayor of Entebbe Municipality His Worship Fabrice Rulinda led a fundraising drive for the new building block with Ug.Shs 5,000,000.
NRM leader Shaka Gashaija promised 100 bags of cement and a new solar panel.
Other leaders and aspiring politicians swiftly joined suit with cash contributions and pledges.
His Worship Ronald Kafeero, speaker of Division B in the Lake Victoria School uniform
Nnaabagereka Slyvia Nagginda Luswata plants a tree at Lake Victoria School Entebbe
Nnaabagereka Slyvia Nagginda Luswata plants a tree at Lake Victoria School Entebbe
Master of Ceremony George William Kakooza at Lake Victoria School Entebbe
Master of Ceremony George William Kakooza at Lake Victoria School Entebbe
Some of the previous head teachers and deputy head teachers
Some of the teachers at Lake Victoria School Entebbe
Airforce Band performing at the Lake Victoria School Entebbe celebrations to mark 100 years | Credit: David Isabirye
The century celebrations for Lake Victoria School Entebbe also had legal clinic, medical camp, massive tree planting drive and a mini-marathon.
A number of corporate entities as Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC), Stabex International, Equity Bank, Uganda Airforce and others joined in supporting the celebrations.
Pupils of Lake Victoria School dance for Nnaabagereka Nagginda | Credit: David Isabirye
Other alumna for the school among others include Julia Sebutinde (Vice President of the International Criminal Court), David Byatiike Matovu (former MP, Entebbe Municipality), Rose Tumusiime (former MP, Entebbe Municipality), Ssebwana Charles Kiberu Kisirizza (leader in Buganda Kingdom), Vickman Proscovia Nanyonjo, Ronald Kafeero (Speaker, Entebbe Division B), John Barenzi (Academia), Hillary Kimbugwe (Academia and sports), among others.
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