- +256 782 608 460
- +256 704 430 100
- +256 706715 414
- umakaps@yahoo.com
- P.O. Box. 1682, Katwe Masaka
“BASOOKA KWAVULA” This two-word phrase is the school Motto. It is a popular Luganda Proverb equivalent to this Chinese-one by Lao-Tzu: A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH ONE SINGLE STEP.
To be the best school in our region and country.
To produce an all around citizen equipped with knowledge ,skills ,values and attitudes for sustainable development
Like the old analogy of the mustard seed, Uganda Martyrs Day Care, Nursery and Primary School - Katwe (UMAKA) started in very humble circumstances in 1991, as a Nursery school, with only two teachers. Uganda Martyrs Nursery and Primary School Katwe (UMAKA)was formed as a calculated intervention to put together a model school which takes pupils’ excellent academic performance as seriously as growth and development in moral values and principles.
Subsequent to recognizing the exceptional and unique combination of good academic performance and through moral upbringing, in the Nursery Section, parents unanimously encouraged the promoters to begin a Primary Section sooner rather than later, to avoid sending the pupils who had completed nursery level to other schools. The seven - year primary section therefore started in 1994 with only 27 pupils.
Primary 1 to Primary 3
Lower Primary is the start of formal education, where students acquire foundational knowledge in literacy, numeracy, and other essential subjects. We aim to build strong academic skills while promoting critical thinking and teamwork.
Primary 4 to Primary 7
Upper Primary focuses on consolidating academic skills and preparing students for higher learning. We equip them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in national assessments and succeed in secondary school.
Age Group: 3 to 5 years
At the Nursery School, we lay the essential groundwork for children’s early education, focusing on developing their cognitive, social, and physical skills. Our curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning,
