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A snapshot inside the Visual Arts Studio
The Art Studio is always a vibrant and fast paced environment, where time seems to fly! Art and Design is an inspiring and highly creative subject in which our IGCSE and DP students are encouraged to explore concepts that genuinely interest them, developing their ideas through research and thoughtful inquiry.
At present, our DP2 students are fully immersed in preparations for their final Exhibition, which will take place on Tuesday 17th March. Meanwhile, our Year 11 IGCSE students began their final examination process at the start of Term 2 and are now in Week 6 of their preparatory period. Over approximately 8 - 9 weeks, students select a starting point and develop a body of work rooted in their personal interests, supported by research and investigation. In accordance with Cambridge IGCSE regulations, we are unable to share images of students’ ongoing work. This ensures the integrity of the examination process and prevents potential plagiarism.
This term marks the end of the art-making journey for both our DP2 and Year 11 students, as they finalise and submit their work for assessment. To further support students during this important period, I will be offering Saturday sessions for personalised guidance and one to one support. I strongly encourage your child to attend in order to maximise their potential. These sessions are listed below:
Saturday 28th February: 8:30am - 2:30pm
Saturday 7th March: 8:30am - 2:30pm
Daniel Grimshawe
Head of Secondary & IBDP Coordinator
Valentine’s Spirit Week
Our recent Valentine’s Spirit Week, organised by the Student Council and led by DP students, was a memorable success that brought the school community together through creativity and shared participation. The week was filled with themed dress-up days and a rose sale, creating an atmosphere of excitement and school spirit across campus.
Throughout the week, students enthusiastically took part in the daily dress-up themes, which included Double Trouble Day, Throwback Day, Dress to Unimpress, Anything But a Bag, and Valentine Colours Day. These activities encouraged self-expression, teamwork, and confidence, with students and staff alike embracing the fun and inclusive nature of the event.
In addition, the Valentine’s rose sale was warmly received and proved to be highly successful. It provided students with an opportunity to celebrate friendship and appreciation while contributing to a meaningful cause. The funds raised during the week will go towards DP2 Prom, reinforcing the importance of service and collective responsibility within our school community.
The Student Council extends sincere appreciation to the teachers and staff for their support, guidance, and encouragement, which played a key role in the smooth running of the week. We also commend the students for their enthusiastic participation, positive energy, and willingness to engage fully in the activities.
Mr. Nathan Ssekamatte
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
Fundraising for the DP2 Prom!
This year, on Saturday 23rd May, the DP2 students will celebrate the end of the academic year and the end of their journey at KISU with their Prom.
We started fundraising back in late November, and it’s being organised by us, the DP1s, as part of our CAS Project. Through this experience, we’ve been building our collaboration, organisation, leadership, and service skills, all while working to support our seniors in a meaningful way.
So far, we’ve hosted a Valentine’s Spirit Week, a movie night, several tuck shops, and a car wash. Through these events, we’ve been steadily working towards our fundraising goal of 15,000,000 UGX. This will cover the venue hire, food, and decorations for the event. As the DP1 class, we’re really grateful for the energy, enthusiasm, and support the school community has already shown.
Over the next few weeks and into Term 3, we’re planning a Carnival Night, further tuck shops, and several other exciting fundraising events. We’d truly appreciate your continued support. Whether it’s participating, spreading the word, or donating, every contribution helps us create a memorable and well deserved celebration for the DP2 class.
Voluntary donations are also greatly appreciated, and if you’d like to contribute, please reach out to the Head of Secondary and IB Coordinator (Mr Daniel Grimshawe – ib.coord@kisu.com)
Thank you for your ongoing support,
Ali Al Sakkaf Nashwan
(On Behalf of the DP1 Class)
Measurements and precision in the IB
In IB science, measurement is more than reading a scale, it is about understanding how reliable that reading is. Precision refers to how closely repeated measurements agree with each other, while accuracy reflects how close a value is to the true measurement. Even the best instruments have limitations, which is why uncertainty must always be considered and reported.
Recognising uncertainty helps students evaluate results critically, compare data meaningfully, and judge whether conclusions are supported by evidence. It also develops important scientific habits such as careful technique, consistent methodology, and reflective analysis. By learning to estimate percentage uncertainty and identify sources of error, students move beyond simply collecting data to thinking like scientists. These skills are central to experimental design, internal assessments, and scientific inquiry, preparing learners to communicate results clearly and responsibly in both academic and real-world contexts.
Mr. Akweri Oyungu
Maths in Action: From Investigation to Examination Success
Mathematics is a powerful tool for understanding the world around us. Learners are far more likely to engage with mathematical ideas when they can see how those ideas apply to everyday life. In DP1 and DP2, assessment in Mathematics consists of written examinations and an Internal Assessment.
At the start of DP1, many students are surprised to discover that Mathematics involves more than solving textbook questions. They are required to collect data, analyse it, present their findings clearly, and justify their conclusions using mathematical concepts. This investigative approach encourages independence, critical thinking, and creativity.
The range of topics students choose to explore is both diverse and fascinating. Some investigate the geometric modelling of the shape of an orange, while others examine possible correlations between the types of music students listen to and their performance in final examinations. Through such projects, students experience Mathematics as a living subject; one that explains patterns, relationships, and structures in the real world.
Research topics draw upon all areas of the syllabus, including Number and Algebra, Functions, Geometry and Trigonometry, Statistics and Probability, and Calculus. As we reach the end of syllabus coverage, we are pleased to note that students have successfully completed their Internal Assessments.
The Assessment allows students to apply their skills, pursue personal interests, and demonstrate their understanding without the pressure of timed examination conditions. Unlike traditional exams, it promotes deeper, process-focused learning and typically contributes 20% of the final grade.
Importantly, the Internal Assessment also provides an opportunity for sustained teacher guidance over the course of approximately eighteen months. During this time, students refine their research questions, adjust their methodologies, improve their data collection strategies, and strengthen their analysis in order to achieve their aims. This continuous cycle of questioning, thinking, calculating, and responding to feedback develops resilience and confidence.
We believe that this rich process has significantly strengthened our DP2 students’ readiness for their final examinations in May, equipping them not only with knowledge, but with the confidence and analytical skills needed for success.
Mr. Jude Kakuba
How Diasporas Change Cities and Culture
The DP1 Geography students learned how diasporas (people living far from their home country) change the culture of cities around the world. Diasporas bring their food, music, festivals, and traditions to new places. Syrian people in New York, Boston, Detroit, Brazil, and Argentina have: opened restaurants with Middle Eastern food as seen at Middle East Restaurant in Bukoto; built mosques and cultural centres; celebrated Syrian traditions. In Brazil and Argentina, they mixed Syrian and local culture to make new traditions.
Irish people in New York, Boston, and Chicago celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with:Parades and music; wearing green clothes and public celebrations. This festival is bigger in the USA than in Ireland and shows Irish culture to everyone.Chinese people in San Francisco created Chinatown with: Chinese shops and restaurants; traditional buildings and Lunar New Year celebrations. Chinatown keeps Chinese culture alive and attracts tourists. They opened a China town shopping center at Lugogo Mall in Kampala with restaurants like Naijing restaurant in Kololo.
African people in the USA changed music with: Jazz in New Orleans and Hip hop in New York City. These styles of music are now popular in Kampala as seen by the recent Kenny G performance at Mestil Hotel on Sunday 28th September 2025.
Indian communities in Kampala and other cities like London and Leicester in the UK celebrate Diwali by decorating streets with lights and many wear traditional clothes followed with colorful performances.Diwali makes Kampala, London and Leicester very multicultural cities. Therefore DP 1 Geography can analyse how diasporas change cities by: Bringing new food, celebrating festivals, making new music and art, changing neighbourhoods and creating multicultural cities. In a nut shell when people move, they bring their culture with them, and this changes the places they live.
By Mr. Ismail Nsubuga
Geography Teacher
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