On August 2nd, 2024, Hotel Africana played host to the grand finale of the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) Season 9. This year, the initiative by Stanbic Bank was implemented by StartHub Africa, showcasing a remarkable array of student-led innovations and highlighting the exceptional talent of young minds across the country. Fourteen schools advanced to the final stage, each presenting groundbreaking projects with the potential to transform their communities. Among them, four emerged as the top winners of this year’s championship.
St Joseph’s High School, Namagunga shone brightly with their solar-powered multipurpose cleaning machine, capable of mowing, scrubbing, and mopping. This innovative project was inspired by an alumnus who had previously experienced the transformative impact of the NSC and encouraged his former school to participate.
In the Student-Grow Category, Katwe Noor Secondary School impressed with their Library Information Simplified platform. This system effectively tracks library resources, allowing for better management of stock. The enthusiasm was so great that the Director of Studies and Head Teacher, who were following the live broadcast on NBS Television, rushed to the venue, leaving their community in celebration.
The AlumGrow Category featured the Skool Bike project, which provides affordable and reliable bicycle transport for students, helping to reduce absenteeism and support consistent education. This project was among the 25 ventures selected for MTN Uganda’s inaugural Change Maker’s initiative last year and continues to make a significant impact.
Teacher Emmanuel Mugambe from Sheema Girls School stood out in the TeachInnovate Category with his creative use of scrabble. By repurposing the game to introduce new topics, Mugambe has successfully engaged students and enriched their learning experience, showcasing the power of innovative teaching methods.
With StartHub Africa as the implementing partner for this year’s championship, we are proud to support the Stanbic National Schools Championship and its remarkable participants. The grand finale highlighted the incredible potential and creativity of our young innovators. We look forward to continuing to support such inspiring initiatives and celebrating the future leaders and innovators of our communities.
