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The Kazo District-based school has consistently been a dominant force in district competitions, excelling in girls' football, netball, volleyball, and dancesport
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St. Catherine Girls’ School, Kazo, is slowly but steadily establishing itself as a rising contender in sports excellence within the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Ankole zone and at the national level. The Kazo District-based school has consistently been a dominant force in district competitions, excelling in girls' football, netball, volleyball, and dancesport. However, it has faced tough competition in some disciplines at the zonal level.
St Catherine Girls School athletes cerebrated the 2025 sports acheivements
This year, however, St. Catherine’s athletes showcased outstanding performance across all fronts. The school finished second in girls’ dancesport and third in girls’ U16 football at the Ankole Zone competitions held in Rubaare. Their regional success was followed by an even greater achievement at the National Ball Games II in Tororo, where the U16 girls’ football team won bronze, earning the school its first-ever national medal.
In celebration of these achievements, the school administration organized a thanksgiving dinner for the sports students and staff at Hotel Continental, located in the heart of Kazo town.
St Catherine Girls School athletes cerebrated the 2025 sports acheivements with a dinner
Head Teacher Commends Team Spirit and Excellence
Rev. Sr. Assumpta Awut Mayar, the head teacher, expressed immense pride in the students' dedication to both academics and sports. “I am overwhelmed with pride and gratitude as I stand before you today to express my deepest appreciation for the incredible efforts of our students and staff,” Rev. Sr. Awut said.
“To our team athletes — your dedication, perseverance, and teamwork have yielded outstanding results, and we are thrilled to celebrate your achievements.”
St Catherine Girls U16 football receive their bronze at King George Stadium, Tororo
She also emphasized the need for continued growth: “As we celebrate these achievements, let us also acknowledge that there is still room for growth and improvement. Let us continue working together to provide our students with the opportunities and support they need to reach their full potential.”
Rev. Sr. Awut lauded the team that represented Kazo and Ankole at the national championships in Tororo, highlighting their discipline and hard-fought efforts that led to a podium finish. “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the teams that represented St. Catherine Girls Secondary School in Tororo. Your good discipline and impressive performance were truly commendable — you made our school proud.”
St Catherine Girls School athletes cerebrated the 2025 sports acheivements with a dinner
She further pledged full support from the administration to equip all sports disciplines with the necessary resources and gear, including balls, cones, agility sticks, hurdles, ladders, ice buckets, volleyball court nets, dancing costumes for dancesport, and more.
The Kazo District-based school has consistently been a dominant force in district competitions
Looking Ahead: Holiday Sports Camp Planned
To maintain their competitive edge and prepare for future success, the school plans to organize a sports camp during the second-term holiday, from mid-August to mid-September. The camp will focus on intensive training, talent identification, skill development, and on-field precision across all sports disciplines. St. Catherine Girls’ School continues to position itself as a beacon of sports and academic excellence, determined to nurture young talent and raise the bar in girls' school sports in Uganda.
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