The Department of English (Primary & Secondary) announces an evening of delightful poetry from students and teachers to be held on Friday 5th March 2010 at Rainbow Club from 6:30 – 8:00p.m.  Entrance is free.  All are welcome to share in this event.  The school anthology “Crispy Whispers” will be on sale for 10,000/= only.  We look forward to seeing you there. Mrs. Wakiro

A drowsy set of students set off on a dark Saturday morning for the EAMUN conference in Nairobi.  After an incredibly bumpy and tiring journey for 13 hours, we were glad to have the next day off before the real work began.  On Monday, with resolution booklets in hand, we traversed the confusing grounds of Brookhouse, lobbying (trying to gain support for our resolutions) and introducing ourselves to many new and exciting people.  The next four days were a blur of early morning, feisty debate, funny delegates, and embarrassment in the daily newspaper as well and afterwards an hour in a mall to recover.  The EAMUN conference had over 1000 students from schools in six different countries and Rainbow’s delegation definitely enjoyed themselves by doing something that very few get a chance to.
Gayathry & Mugabi, The EAMUN Press Corps, signing out …

IGCSE Hill Walking Expedition

IGCSE PE year 11’s and 5 members of staff went out on a hill walking expedition from the 17th – 20th of February, which took place in the Kabarole district. It was a practical assessment, which included a number of skills that had to be acquired and carried out successfully by each pupil. They were divided into groups of 4 or 5 and were expected to plan a 3 day route, cook for themselves, carry all their equipment, navigate through the hills using a map and compass, and various other skills.    We managed to find our way back with no broken bones, plenty of smiles, lots of stories and a good result. Overall it was a successful trip.  Thank you to Ms Grignard, Mr. Howard, Henry & Mildred for all their assistance. Mr. Urquhart
NOTE: The full version of this report can be seen on the PE noticeboard.

Year 6 Trip

Year 6 children went to visit a local clay artist this week.  They were shown how to prepare and handle clay and had a go at making their own pot, which they will paint back in their classrooms.  This activity with conclude their topic on African Art, during which the children have produced fabulous pieces of work.

Both the senior boy and girl basketball teams went to ISU for an inter-schools tournament on Saturday 13th February.  Both teams lost their first matches and therefore could not play in the finals.  The boys lost against ISU and the girls lost to KISU.  Both teams did manage to win their other games to get into third positions.  The star of the girls’ game was Rukia racking up a number of baskets.  Mabok played extremely well for the boys to help them get their win.  Well done to both the girls and boys who took part.
This Saturday 5th March there is an U11 basketball tournament at ISU for girls and boys.

Rugby result

On Tuesday last week Rainbow took a senior rugby team to Aga Khan and won impressively 3 tries to 2.

Staff Football Team wins

Last Thursday the staff team took a 3-0 lead against Kiseka Traders with two goals from Mr. Urquhart and a spectacular long shot from Henry.  Kiseka came back to 3-2, but despite being reduced to 10 men because of a sending off, Rainbow just held on for the win.

Year 12 & 13 Mock exams

Today the Year 12 and 13 students start their mock exams up to the 10th of March.  Please observe silence around rooms 4 & 5, especially in and near the changing rooms.  Thank you. Mr. Van de Velde

Paint-a-bin Competition

Last week was the planning stage but this week is the real competition.  So come and see the fun (and mess) as the 4 houses compete to paint the best designs on a litter bin on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes in Room 11.

Artwork of the Week

This week’s Artwork of the week is by GOLETA BURRISTON 11H.  This painting depicts a rich floral and fauna relationship.  It will also serve as her final IGCSE Art coursework.  Well done, Goleta.

LAMDA Exams

LAMDA Examination Entries for this June are now closed. The exam will take place during the week commencing Monday June 14th. I will let you know the exact date and time of your exam when I have received confirmation from London.  Thank you. 
Avril Porter.
Another Disco -  This Saturday the Rainbow boarders are holding their own disco on the boarding compound.  Due to limited space, it is by invitation only so, if you want to come, you had better get friendly with a boarding student quickly so that they may offer you an invitation!

Primary School News

Welcome back Zaina Otude after her maternity leave and congratulations to Clare Webster on the birth of her baby boy last Friday.  He has been named Oliver Ryan.

Welcome to the following volunteers who will be working in Primary School until the end of term 3.  Solomon Ssesside and Lilit Nehapetyan.  Both Solomon and Lillit are accomplished musicians and will be working with the music department.

On Thursday 1MO performed a new version of the Emperor’s new clothes.  In this tale the Emperor wore clothes of almost all material, including stone and metals.  His new clothes were transparent!   1MO also told us about the many ways we use maths in everyday life.  In Friday’s assembly 4LP reminded us about the importance of being truthful through poems and short skits.  It was a very timely reminder as we have had a few things going missing from classrooms.  Let’s remember that honesty as well as truthfulness are very valuable qualities.

New Year Dragons

Art club dragons are on display along the Learning Support balcony.

ICT Lab

Please remember the same rule applies to the ICT as to other classrooms.  Children must be supervised there at all times.  If there is no adult there to supervise you please do not enter the lab.  This rule also applies at weekends.

New arrivals!!!

The Learning Support Department with pleasure announces the purchase of its new kitchen equipment.  We greatly appreciate your support and contribution that enabled us to raise a profit of USh 310,000 through our food sale last term.   Some of the major items bought included: aprons, sandwich maker, baking trays, etc.  We plan more activities of this nature to promote the development of Life Skills among our students.  Looking forward to your continued contribution! Learning Support Department

Cheese & Wine Evening

Thank you everyone who organised, participated in and attended Friday’s Cheese & Wine evening.  It was a very enjoyable occasion.

Swimming update

Secondary School students are encouraged to turn up for swim training on Mondays and Wednesdays after school and lunch times to train for the interschools swimming gala at KISU on 11th March 2010.  Please note that the Midland gala has been put back to the third term (date to be decided) because there are just too many events taking place this term.

Year 10 Trip to Butabika Hospital

Year 10 students have been studying about drugs/alcohol this term and have analysed the issues pertaining to drugs and drug abusers.  Tomorrow, Tuesday 2nd March 2010, they will visit Butabika Hospital which is a rehabilitation centre.  They will depart at 8:15a.m. prompt and return at 1:15p.m. Details about the trip will be in the next Weekly Rainbow. Year 10 Form Teachers

10CM Assembly

Well done to 10CM for a brilliant assembly on Thursday warning us that all our actions have consequences so make sure you do not do things that you just may regret!

Child of the Week
Tendo     Rec H    Rudaviro      Rec O
Zoe         1K     Georgia        1MO
Nigel       1W     Mark             2M
Clement   2N     Liam             2S
Matthew   3K     Nikhil            3PK
Emmanuella 3V     Fadhil & Skye 4LP
Malav       4R     Linet             4S
Manraj      5B     Metasebia     5O
Aarya        5V    Mokgadi        6DW
Natalie & Melvin 6S.

A big thank you to Shona Volrath for donating tyres to the school.

House points
Kyoga move into second place but Rwenzori are still a long way ahead.
Rwenzori    13293 points
Impala    11738 points
Ssesse    12395 points
Kyoga    12503 points

… and finally full details of World Cup Fun Day will be in the next Weekly Rainbow on Tuesday 9th March after the International Women’s Day holiday.