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Professional Learning Communities(PLC): Reflection, Evaluation, and Next Steps
The April Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings provided an opportunity for reflection and evaluation as we continue in Term 3. Across the five PLCs, led by PLC Leads, teams engaged in structured discussions focused on reviewing the impact of agreed strategies and strengthening their implementation in classroom practice.
A key focus was evaluating progress made so far this academic year. Teachers shared classroom evidence including student engagement, assessment outcomes, and examples of improved learning behaviours. This collaborative reflection helped identify strategies that are having a positive impact, particularly in enhancing participation, improving instructional clarity, and supporting more consistent use of formative assessment.
The discussions also highlighted areas for further refinement. In several PLCs, teachers noted the need for greater consistency in implementation across classes and for sustaining momentum as strategies become more embedded in everyday practice. These insights are helping to sharpen focus for the remainder of the term.
Teachers also reflected on their own professional growth within their selected PLC focus areas and identified opportunities for peer support, shared practice, and continued professional learning. This continues to reinforce PLCs as collaborative spaces for improvement and accountability.
Looking ahead, PLC Leads guided teams in agreeing on clear next steps. These include refining current strategies, strengthening evidence collection of impact, and maintaining consistency in implementation. Preparations are also underway for upcoming whole-staff sharing, where teams will showcase effective practice and learning from their PLC work.
Overall, the April PLC meetings reaffirmed our commitment to continuous improvement through collaboration, reflection, and evidence-informed practice.
Mary Kareji
Professional Development Coordinator
International Day Celebrations at KISU
International Day, celebrated on 10th April, was a vibrant and memorable celebration of culture, community, and global learning at Kampala International School Uganda (KISU).
This year, we proudly showcased 46 countries, with 33 representing the Northern Hemisphere and 13 from the Southern Hemisphere. The campus came alive with beautiful country displays, colourful traditional attire, delicious food, traditional dances, lively music, and wonderful student performances.
Students also had the opportunity to earn house points by visiting each country, answering questions correctly, and collecting passport stamps. In Primary, an impressive 1,448 stamps were collected, with Otukei leading the way with 415 stamps. In Secondary, 648 stamps were collected, with Otukei again taking the lead with 269 stamps — making Otukei the overall winners of the day!
A huge thank you to all the parents and staff who contributed food and gave their time to support the event. Without your help, International Day would not be the incredible success it is each year.
Ms. Tracy Hathorn
Head of Operations
Turning Pages, Sparking Imaginations: A Book Week to Remember!
Our school community came alive with creativity and a love of reading during this year’s Book Week, held from Monday 20th April to Friday 24th April. The week was filled with engaging activities that brought students and staff together in celebration of literature.
We began on Monday with a wonderful display of collaboration, as DP students hosted book-related activities for students in Years 1 to 4. These sessions were thoughtfully planned and created a warm cross-school spirit, with younger students thoroughly enjoying the interactive experiences.
On Tuesday, members of the Senior Leadership Team spent time listening to students read throughout the day, highlighting the importance of reading across all ages. Wednesday brought a special visit from local Ugandan author Mr Tendo, who shared extracts from his work and guided students through the publishing process, inspiring many budding writers.
Thursday was equally exciting, featuring a visit from Ms Sarita, author of *Blimpo the Hippo*, who captivated our Early Years and KS1 students with her storytelling. The same day also included our much-loved D.E.A.R (Drop Everything and Read) moment, when the entire school paused for 15 minutes of silent reading -even our PE teachers joined in!
The week culminated on Friday with a vibrant book character parade, where students and staff showcased imaginative costumes. Alongside these events, Books First hosted a popular book sale, and our Early Years students impressed us with creative entries in the extreme reading challenge.
Overall, it was a joyful and memorable week- our best Book Week yet!
Ms. Robyn Mason
Head of Primary
It’s that time of year again… ART JAM 2026!! 🎨✨
You are all invited to join us for another exciting day of fun and creativity at Kampala International School Uganda (KISU). Enjoy student art exhibitions from KG1 to DP2, showcasing the incredible talent of our students.
There will also be student performances, art, beading and pottery activities, jumping castles, ice cream, and popcorn for everyone to enjoy. 🍿🍦
Food will be available at a variety of stalls, and you can quench your thirst at the PTA bar. The DP1 raffle draw will take place at the end of the day, so don’t miss out!
📅 Save the date: 9th May
⏰ Time: 10:30am – 2:30pm
We hope to see you there for a fantastic community celebration!
Ms. Tracy Hathorn
Head of Operations
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