St. Joseph's College Layibi

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St. Joseph's College Layibi
Location
St. Joseph's College Layibi
Gulu
,
Gulu District

Uganda
Coordinates 02°44′25″N32°17′53″E / 2.74028°N 32.29806°E / 2.74028; 32.29806
Information
Type Public middle school and high school (8–13)
Motto"Melius Atque Utilius"
Religious affiliation(s) Catholic Church
EstablishedJanuary 1, 1953;70 years ago (1953-01-01)
Founder Verona Fathers
Deputy HeadteacherAlex Onen [1]
Athletics Rugby, football, track, tennis, volleyball, basketball
Nickname "Techo Parish"
Publication"The Clarion"
Website Homepage

St. Joseph's College Layibi is a boys-only boarding middle and high school located in the city of Gulu, Gulu District in the Northern Region of Uganda. [1]

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Location

The school campus is situated on in Layibi Parish, in the city of Gulu, the largest city in the Northern Region of Uganda. The school sits along the Gulu–Kampala Highway, approximately 329 kilometres (204 mi), by road, north of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. [2] The geographical coordinates of St. Joseph's College Layibi are:2°44'25.0"N, 32°17'53.0"E (Latitude:2.740278; Longitude:32.298056). [3]

Overview

The school was founded in 1953 by the Verona Fathers, an Italy-based Catholic missionary society, "to produce first-class intellectuals with good Christian values, technical excellence and sportsmanship". An all-boys technical institution, Layibi emphasizes trade courses that include motor vehicle mechanics, carpentry and bricklaying. [1]

From its inception Layibi College was founded as a technical school by the Verona Fathers also known as Comboni Fathers, with courses including bricklaying, carpentry and motor vehicle mechanics. Initial annual intake was 60 students. Between 1959 and 1988 purely technical courses were offered at O-Level and A-Level, but were discontinued in 1988. [1]

Reputation

In the 2000s the school was earmarked as a "Centre for Excellence" by the Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports. In 2012 it was upgraded to a "Comprehensive Secondary School". [1]

Prominent alumni

Former students of St. Joseph's College Layibi, include the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, a member of parliament, several engineers, doctors and sportsmen. Some of the prominent alumni of the school include: [1]

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References

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  2. ↑ Globefeed.com (20 August 2019). "Distance between Kampala, Uganda and Layibi, Gulu, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  3. ↑ Google. "Location of St Joseph's College Layibi At Google Maps" (Map). Google Maps . Google.
  4. ↑ Anthony Wesaka (17 August 2014). "Justice Choudry's six years of controversy as judge". Daily Monitor . Kampala. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  5. ↑ Vision Reporter (19 May 2016). "Kadaga Speaker, Oulanyah Deputy". New Vision . Kampala. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  6. ↑ Isabirye, David (24 September 2013). "Meet Odonga Otto, A Pool Playing Legislator: About Odonga Otto". Kampala: Kawowo.com. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
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