Our Purpose
Our purpose is to teach pupils the knowledge, wisdom, values, and life skills they need to flourish at The Olive School and beyond academically, spiritually, and socially.
Our Strategy
The School Development Plan (SDP) flows directly from our Purpose, Christian Values, and Strategic Goals. It outlines our roadmap to build a thriving, values-led learning environment that nurtures confident, God-fearing learners ready to contribute meaningfully to their communities.
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As a newly founded institution, our strategy reflects a bold blend of spiritual purpose, academic innovation, and community engagement designed to shape The Olive School into a center of excellence in Christian education across Uganda.
Our Education
An ambitious and innovative Connected Curriculum for ages 11-18, interlinking knowledge, skills and values across the Academic, Pastoral and Co-Curricular spheres.
Our four core values of Care, Courage, Contribution and Connection represent qualities that we wish to inspire and instil in all our pupils and that will guide them throughout their lives.
Core values
Care
At The Olive School, Care is at the heart of who we are. We teach our pupils to care deeply for themselves, for one another, and for the world around them—just as Christ teaches us to love our neighbours. This care is expressed through kindness, respect, responsibility, and taking pride in even the smallest daily tasks, knowing that everything we do reflects our values and faith.
Courage
At The Olive School, we believe that teaching our pupils to have courage empowers them to embrace new challenges, step out of their comfort zones, and discover God-given talents they never knew they had. More importantly, we encourage every child to have the courage to be who God created them to be—with confidence, integrity, and faith.
Contribution
At The Olive School, Contribution means encouraging every pupil to use their God-given gifts to serve others, enrich their community, and glorify God. Whether in class, chapel, service projects, or on the sports field, pupils are empowered to take part meaningfully and to honour the contributions of others with gratitude and humility.
Connection
At The Olive School, Connection reflects our belief that meaningful relationships with God, with one another, and with the wider community are at the heart of education. We encourage pupils to connect their learning to real life, to build lasting friendships, and to grow in compassion, empathy, and Christian fellowship.
The Connected Curriculum
At The Olive School, our education is grounded in three foundational pillars: Academic Learning, Pastoral Care, and Co-Curricular Enrichment. These pillars work together as part of our Connected Curriculum a holistic approach that nurtures not only the mind, but the heart and spirit of every child.
Christ-Centred Pastoral Care
We place pastoral care at the heart of everything we do. Guided by Biblical values, our community fosters a sense of belonging, support, and spiritual growth ensuring The Olive School is a safe and nurturing place to live, learn, and grow in faith.
Academic Excellence with Purpose
We are committed to delivering high-quality education that challenges and inspires each pupil. Through a broad, engaging curriculum aligned with Uganda’s National Education Standards, we encourage intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and a lifelong passion for learning, underpinned by Christian ethics.
Meaningful Co-Curricular Opportunities
Our co-curricular programme offers diverse opportunities for students to develop leadership, creativity, resilience, and teamwork whether through sports, music, outreach, or clubs. Every activity is designed to honour each pupil’s unique gifts and call them into meaningful service within school and the wider community.
