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The original plan for the project Introduction Problem statement Justification Specific objectives Output Achievements Implementation Evaluation Supervision Proposed budgetMackay Memorial College Nateete is a mixed Day 'O' and 'A' Level secondary school currently with an enrolment of 1000 students. Of recent the school has experienced a steady improvement in all spheres of the school. This has led to improved competitive advantage which has made the enrolment of the school to increase but currently the facilities can not accommodate students as expected. Uganda as a nation is committed to providing equitable quality education for all and the implementation of Universal Secondary Education is a proof. In the strategic plan for Higher Education, a great deal of emphasis is on Science and Information Technology for Tertiary Institutions. This has been confirmed by the recent government decision to support mainly (80%) science-based courses at university and other tertiary institutions. For this reason, the school has acquired some 60 computers of which are for educational purpose. The idea is to have 40 computers for training in order to ease on the current congestion. The school has also receive a modern soft ware library (e-Granary) has been offered by former Teachers of East Africa Alumni. This software needs both room and computer literacy. In the cut-throat competition, the school's strategic plan (which is being implemented), is to provide customer oriented services and therefore provide conducive environment for teaching and learning.
back to overviewThe current facilities are insufficient and that is why over 300 pupils and students were denied entry despite putting up temporary classroom structures which are not conducive to teaching and learning. There are only 12 classrooms which were designed to accommodate 40 students each. The current Computer Laboratory is formerly a Science Laboratory with limited space to accommodate the desired number of computers. It also has inappropriate air circulation and its location puts the computers at risk and quite often break down forcing the school to incur expenses that would be easily avoided. Accessibility to educative information requires research and reading but currently the space was designed for a classroom which is even made smaller by the book shelves thus limiting users to approximately 6% only. The remaining students hardly have accessibility. There is no space for general assembly and communal learning. General assemblies and lectures are conducted either under a tree or in hired tents which is costly. The increased population also demands increased space for national examinations and currently the biggest space can accommodate 62 candidates a number far lower than the candidates at both levels. This year the candidates were 254 students. Therefore other classes have to be inconvenienced and either study under trees or move to inappropriate rooms. This prompts indiscipline and discourages both the teachers and the learners. However the speed at which the school is growing needs more facilities than it has currently. There is very high retention rate for example first and second term, the population was 854 and the ended with a total of 848 thus six dropped out which is 97.3% retention. There is a big challenge that need to be handled urgently. For example;
| 2008 student enrolment | 2009 planned enrolment | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| class | girls | boys | total | class | girls | boys total | |
| S 1 | 86 | 87 | 173 | S 1 | 240 | ||
| S 2 | 72 | 75 | 147 | S 2 | 86 | 87 | 173 |
| S 3 | 55 | 53 | 108 | S 3 | 72 | 75 | 147 |
| S 4 | 65 | 59 | 124 | S 3 | 55 | 53 | 108 |
| S 5 | 76 | 90 | 166 | S 5 | 240 | ||
| S 6 | 54 | 76 | 130 | S 6 | 76 | 90 | 166 |
| total | 408 | 440 | 848 | 1074 | |||
The government's objective is to provide equitable quality education for all and this has been confirmed by the implementation of Universal Secondary Education. This therefore calls for increased space to accommodate more users who are always denied entry to the school services. The school has also acquired books, e-Granary library and developed students' reading culture which demands for bigger library space. Acquiring a main-hall will ease the strain and stress on students and teachers during examinations. It also limits possible loopholes for examination malpractices. Besides, it will help get rid of expenses for hiring tents for occasions that demand participation of the whole school together with parents. Finally, excellent organizational and individual performance is enhanced by provision of required facilities.
back to overviewThe specific objectives are:
It is expected that when the structure is completed, the following will be achieved:
Since the launching of the fundraising, the following have been achieved.
It is planned that the work of implementation be carried out in phases.
Work plan
The supervision of the work will be closely carried out by;
| Phase | Activity | Cost (Ug. shs.) | US$ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase one | a) Preparation of architectural plans | 3,300,000 | 1.941.2 |
| b) Artistic impressions | 150,000 | 88.2 | |
| c) Approved architectural plans | 2,312,000 | 1.360 | |
| d) Preparation of bills of quantities | 300,000 | 176.5 | |
| Phase two | Soliciting funding contacts | 1,000,000 | 588.2 |
| Phase three | Construction | 1,391,087,108 | 818286.5 |
| Phase four | Sourcing materials/equipment for library and computer centre.(this cuts through the implementation period) | 25,000,000 | 14705.90 |
| Total | 1,423,149,108 | 837.146.5 |