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St. Mark's Secondary School Naminya

Desire to Excel

Academic Programs

Comprehensive O' Level and A' Level education designed for academic excellence and future success

Our Academic Excellence

Providing quality education with proven results

Senior two students

95%

Pass Rate

Teaching staff

30+

Qualified Teachers

ICT lab

18+

Subjects Offered

Library students

100%

University Placement

O' Level Program

Our four-year O' Level program (Senior 1-4) provides comprehensive secondary education following the Ugandan national curriculum. We focus on building strong foundations in both sciences and arts, preparing students for advanced studies.

The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical skills development through interactive teaching methods and regular assessments.

Duration

4 years (Senior 1-4)

Entry Requirements

Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) certificate

Assessment

Continuous assessment and final UNEB examinations

Core Subjects

Sciences

  • • Mathematics
  • • Biology
  • • Chemistry
  • • Physics

Languages

  • • English Language
  • • Literature in English
  • • Kiswahili (Optional)

Humanities

  • • History
  • • Geography
  • • Christian Religious Education
  • • Islamic Religious Education

Vocational

  • • Agriculture
  • • Entrepreneurship Education
  • • Fine Art
  • • Physical Education

A' Level Program

Our two-year A' Level program (Senior 5-6) offers advanced education for students preparing for university and professional careers. We provide specialized subject combinations tailored to students' career aspirations and academic strengths.

Subject Combinations

Science Combinations

PCM - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
PCB - Physics, Chemistry, Biology
BCG - Biology, Chemistry, Geography
MEG - Mathematics, Economics, Geography

Arts Combinations

HEG - History, Economics, Geography
LIT - Literature, History, Divinity
CRE - CRE, History, Economics
KLA - Kiswahili, Literature, Arts
A' Level students
Science club
Library

Our Teaching Approach

Modern methods for effective learning

Interactive Learning

Student-centered approach with group discussions, presentations, and hands-on activities

Regular Assessment

Continuous evaluation through tests, assignments, and examinations to monitor progress

Practical Skills

Laboratory sessions, field trips, and practical applications of theoretical concepts

Academic Calendar

Official Ministry of Education and Sports Calendar for 2026

Ministry of Education and Sports

General Contact

0417 893 600

Permanent Secretary

0417 893 602

Email

permasec@education.go.ug

Website

www.education.go.ug

Correspondence Reference

ADM/085/157/01

Address

P.O. Box 7063, Kampala, Uganda

Embassy House, King George VI Way

1. Primary and Secondary Schools Calendar 2026

TermFromToDays
Term IMonday 2nd February, 2026Friday 1st May, 202689 Days
Term IIMonday 25th May, 2026Friday 21st August, 202689 Days
Term IIIMonday 14th September, 2026Friday 4th December, 202682 Days
Total260 Days260

Holidays

HolidayFromToDays
1st Term Holidays2nd May, 202624th May, 202623 Days
2nd Term Holidays22nd August, 202613th September, 202623 Days
3rd Term Holidays5th December, 202631st January, 202758 Days
Total104 Days104

Secondary Schools Activities, 2026

ActivityDates
School-based MDD Competitions1st Term
Inter-schools MDD Competitions - District2nd Term
Inter-schools MDD Competitions - Regional2nd Term
National MDD Festival13th March 2026
School-Based Science Fairs2nd Term
Regional Secondary Schools Science FairJuly
National Secondary Schools Science Fair7th-12th July
East African Community Essay Writing Competitions1st Term
Secondary Schools District Debate Championships3rd Term
National Agriculture Education Show (NAES)3rd Term
UNSA Midterm Council Meeting24th July 2026
Secondary Schools National Debate Championships24th-28th August 2026
UNSA District Councils Meetings and Elections3rd October 2026
UNSA AGM and Elections16th-19th December 2026

Proposed Dates for S.1 and S.5 Start of Term 1

EventDates
Placement of S.1 Students29th - 30th January 2026
S1 Reporting for 1st Term 202616th February 2026
Placement of S.5 Students12th - 13th February 2026
S5 Reporting for 1st Term 202623rd February 2026

Public Holidays

HolidayDate
New Year's Day1st January
Liberation Day26th January
Archbishop Janani Luwum Day16th February
International Women's Day8th March
Good Friday29th March
Easter Monday1st April
Idd El Fitri10th April
Labour Day1st May
Uganda Martyrs' Day3rd June
National Heroes' Day9th June
Idd Al Adhua17th June
Independence Day9th October
Christmas Day25th December
Boxing Day26th December

Other Important Days in the School Calendar

EventDate
International Day of Education24th January
International Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day28th May
Day of African Child16th June
International Teachers' Day5th October
International Day of Sports6th October
International Day for the Girl Child10th October
International Students Day17th November
Sixteen Days of Activism to End Violence against Children25th November to 10th December