Rainbow International School
| Rainbow International School | |
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| Address | |
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Tyaba Zone Kampala Uganda Kampala Uganda | |
| Information | |
| Motto | Nil Satis Nisi Optimum (Nothing But The Best) |
| School district | Makindye |
| School number | 800 |
| Age range | 2-18 |
| Language | English |
| Hours in school day | 8:00 - 3:00 |
| Houses | Impala, Rwenzori, Sesse, Kyoga |
| Colour(s) | Rainbow colours |
| Sports | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Rugby, Cricket (under discusion) |
| Affiliation | COBIS |
| Website | http://www.risu.sc.ug/ |
Rainbow International School is an international school for infant, junior and secondary education in the Kampala district of Uganda.
The Rainbow International School was established in September 1991 as a primary school with 29 children. In September 1995, the school moved to its present 9-acre (36,000 m2) site with newly constructed purpose-built classrooms and administration block and playing fields. The school is in the Kampala district. It is owned by the Midland Group of companies.
The Rainbow School has been helped and fund-raised for by the Run4Unity association and the Focolaré.
Events
International Talent Show
This talent show was created by Rainbow, in where International Schools of Kampala take part in it. There are three categories: Vocal, Instrumental and Dance. It usually happens in Term 2. (Greenhill Academy is not an international School)
- Aga Khan International School Uganda
- debut 2015
- Greenhill Academy
- debut 2014, exited 2015
- Galaxy International School Uganda
- debut 2014
- GEMS International School Uganda
- TBA
- Kampala International School of Uganda
- debut 2012; winner 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
- International School of Uganda
- debut 2012, exited 2013
- Heritage International School Uganda
- debut 2012, exited 2014
- Kaboja International School Uganda
- debut 2012
Talent Show (Rainbow Only)
This talent show was created last year by current Head Girl Inge Baredse and it was only once. This Talent Show comparing to the International Talent Show has two more categories: Drama and Comedy; it is only for Rainbow and it happens in Term 1. The winner in the Junior category was Mbabazi and in Senior category was Gloria.
Charities
In Rainbow there are two major Charities: CARE and "Habitat For Humanity". Nevertheless, there are two other charities: 3C founded by Sharon Kahumbu and Noella Byenkya, and "Lost And Found" founded by Lynn Muhairwe and Cinthya Peng.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Rainbow commenced its participating in Duke of Edinburgh award in September 2014, which was opened by Mr. Skulmosky. Currently the Duke of Edinburgh Award leader is Mr. Morton.
References
External links
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