St Henry’s College Kitovu

St Henry’s College Kitovu

The College is located 4 kms from Masaka Town and 2 kms from the Nyendo surbub atop the Kitovu Hill near the  Roman Catholics Cathedral in Kitovu. The main school campus covers a large expanse of land. In the same vicinity are a number of institutions such as the Kitovu Hospital and Masaka Diocesan Development Organisation (MADDO). The School has a population of over 1000 students.

Courses Offered At St Henry’s College Kitovu

St. Henry’s College Kitovu is the leading educational institution in Masaka District committed to raising the students’ level of knowledge in a variety of areas. A variety of science and arts subjects are offered in the school’s curriculum and are broken down into different departments that are listed below:

Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Christian Religious Education, Computer Studies,Economics and Business Education, Fine Art, Geography, History, Language and Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing.

The Academic System of the College imparts both Arts and Science disciplines to the students who attend classes in the College. The system is broken down into two levels:

• Ordinary Level (‘O’ Level)
• Advanced Level (‘A’ Level)

There are different disciplines (subjects) that are taught at both levels. These include:

• Ordinary Level (‘O’ Level)
  1. English
  2. Mathematics
  3. Biology
  4. Chemistry
  5. Physics
  6. Geography
  7. History
  8. Christian Religious Education
  9. Fine Art
  10. Entrepreneurship
  11. Technical Drawing
  12. Agriculture
  13. Computer Studies
  14. French
• Advanced Level (‘A’ Level)
  1. General Paper
  2. Mathematics
  3. Biology
  4. Chemistry
  5. Physics
  6. Geography
  7. History
  8. Divinity
  9. Fine Art
  10. Economics
  11. Entrepreneurship
  12. Technical Drawing
  13. Agriculture
  14. Subsidiary ICT
  15. Subsidiary Mathematics

Intellectual. Intense. Inspiring. Transformative. For over 95 years, St.Henry’s College,Kitovu has sought to provide the finest educational program in the country, offering students an extraordinary environment in which to discover their passions and pursue them with depth and determination.

Admission Procedure

APPLY TO ONE OF THE MOST DISTINCTIVE COLLEGES IN THE COUNTRY

St. Henry’s College Kitovu is steadfast in its belief in the intrinsic value of rigorous education and the joy of serious intellectual pursuit. Founded as a education power house, it remains dedicated first to all round teaching.

JOIN AN UNCONVENTIONAL AND PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY

The St.Henry’s College community is self directed and guided by the Honor Principle. This dual commitment to independence of thought and mutual trust and respect helps to create an environment in which students feel inspired, challenged, and fulfilled.

Admission Requirement

N.B. The student will NOT be received if any of the following items is missing:

1. Admission Letter
2. School Fees Draft shs.1,620,000=
3. Duly filled in Medical Form by the Doctor.
4. 3 passport size photographs for the student.
5. Photographs for the Parents and Guardians.
6. Results slip from the school of P.L.E.
7. A copy of Baptism Certificate
8. Duly filled in Record Card Form.
9. A ream of Ruled Paper (Rotatrim)
   10.12 rolls of Toilet Paper
   11.Books (These books can be obtained at school in case you fail to get them out
   there in book shops)

• Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary
• Bible
• Practical English Book 1 Personal
• Two English Novels
• Animal Farm by George Orwell
• Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
• School Mathematics of East Africa Book 1 OR
  Secondary School Mathematics Book 1 (N.C.D.C.)
  N.B. For Uniformity purposes, Practical English Book I will be got at school
  on arrival at shs.25,000= cash. (Twenty five thousand shillings only)
  12.Two Art Books
  13.T.D. Drawing Book (To be bought from school at shs.10,000= (Ten thousand
  shillings only))
  14.Geo Maps for secondary schools by Kibirige Alex.
  15.Plane and solid Geometry for Ordinary level by Eric Ishanga. For the school
  Book Bank. (Compulsory)

Appendix 2:
A: TEXT BOOKS: Text Books are extremely important in the provision of quality
education. Whereas a number of books are provided at the school you must buy
yourself enough books so as to supplement what is available here. Personal books will
also help you to continue learning during school holidays.
Since books are very expensive you may not buy all that you need at once.
The list below outlines some of the relevant books for the start. (These books can be
obtained at school in case you fail to get them out there in bookshops.)

1. Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary .
2. Practical English Book One by Ogundipe
3. Two English Novels (Abridged Editions only)
   (i) Animal Farm by George Orwell
   (ii) Oliver Twist (a bridged Version) by Charles Dickens
4. Either School Mathematics of East Africa Book I or secondary School Mathematics
   Book I (N.C.D.C.)
5. Geo Maps for Secondary Schools by Kibirige Alex (Shs.25,000= Twenty Five
   thousands shillings only) Can be bought at school.
6. An Introduction to Map Reading for East Africa by D.N. Mcmaster
7. Historical and Art Appreciation Book One by Baker Apollo
8. Good News Bible
9. On y va Book 1
10. Two Art Books
11. T.D. Drawing Book (To be bought from here at school) at shs.10,000=
12. Introduction of Biology by D.G. Mackean or Biology Integrated
13. Plane and Solid Geometry for Ordinary Level by Eric Ishanga ( For the school
    Book Bank. (Compulsory)
    B: Other Essential Instructional materials:
    Come with:
    (i) A Mathematical Set
    (ii) A foot rule
    (iii) A simple electronic calculator
    (iv) A pack of coloured pencils
    (v) A pack of crayon
    (vi) A clip board
    (vii) Simple punch, simple stapler and staples
    (viii) A few folders
    (ix) Enough Counter books and pens

Make sure that you are provided with the following items:
 A suitcase: We recommend a metallic suitcase of (size 28 x 17 x 12
inches). Leather-suitcases are not recommended.
 A safari bag (for books and any other items.)
 Mattress, bed sheets, blanket, towel and mackintosh material if the boy
wets his bed
 Hair comb, tooth brush and paste, enough handkerchiefs
 Two pairs of black shoes, shoe polish and brush, 5 pairs of socks, pair of
slippers, enough underpants and sports shorts
 Simple torch, basin or bucket and soap
 Plate, mug, fork and spoon
 Enough pocket money including transport money – to be deposited with the
School Bursar.
 10 litre jerrycan.
 Shs.5,000= (Five thousand shillings only) For Hair cut. (To be deposited with
the Bursar’s Office)
Note Carefully: Each student is expected to participate in at least one of
the games played at this school. Those games are:
(i) Football
(ii) Volleyball
(iii) Basketball
(iv) Handball
(v) Table Tennis
(vi) Athletics
(vii) Cricket
(viii) Chess
etc…
Whereas the school will provide you with the balls for the various games, you
will be expected to buy yourself appropriate footwear for the game(s) you play.