Student Life atSt. Claret
Beyond the classroom, St. Claret Secondary School offers a rich, well-rounded life — rooted in faith, supported by excellent facilities, and shaped by opportunities that build confident, capable young people.
Caritas Christi Urget Nos
“The love of Christ urges us on.” At St. Claret, faith is not a subject — it is a way of life. Founded and run by the Claretian Missionaries (CMF), the school ensures every student is formed spiritually alongside their academic growth.
Daily Morning Prayer
Every school day begins with communal prayer — grounding students in reflection before learning begins.
Holy Mass
The Eucharist is celebrated regularly, with students and staff gathering as one faith community.
Christian Religious Education
CRE is a core subject at both O-Level and A-Level, forming students in Catholic values and moral reasoning.
Spiritual Direction
Claretian priests and brothers are available to guide students in their personal faith journey.
A Safe Home Away from Home
St. Claret Secondary School provides boarding accommodation for students, creating a structured, safe, and supportive residential environment. Living on campus helps students build independence, responsibility, and lifelong friendships within a close-knit Catholic community.
Supervised Dormitories
Secure, well-maintained dormitories with resident supervisors
Nutritious Meals
Balanced meals served three times daily in the school dining hall
Structured Study Time
Dedicated evening prep hours to keep students on track academically
Pastoral Care
Claretian staff provide spiritual and pastoral support to every boarder
Critical thinking in the classroom
Building Confident Communicators
The St. Claret Debate Club gives students a platform to research, argue, and defend ideas with clarity and confidence. Regular debate sessions teach students to think on their feet, listen actively, and communicate persuasively — skills that open doors in higher education and professional life.
Structured Debate Sessions
Weekly sessions where students argue both sides of real-world topics, guided by experienced teachers.
Public Speaking Skills
Students develop poise, articulation, and the ability to address audiences with confidence.
Critical Thinking
Debating sharpens the mind — students learn to research thoroughly, reason logically, and respond to challenges.
Inter-school Competitions
Top debaters represent St. Claret at regional competitions, building school pride and personal achievement.
Prepared for the Digital World
St. Claret's fully equipped ICT computer laboratory ensures that every student — from S1 to S6 — leaves school with genuine digital confidence. Computer Studies is offered at O-Level, and ICT is a compulsory subsidiary subject at A-Level.
Modern PCs
A full suite of desktop computers with up-to-date software, available to all students.
Internet Access
High-speed internet connectivity for research, learning, and digital exploration.
Uganda Curriculum
Computer Studies follows the Uganda National Curriculum at O-Level and ICT at A-Level.
Future-Ready Skills
Students graduate with typing, office software, internet research, and basic programming skills.