Photos and Videos
OCTOBER 2026 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
May 2025: Pupils sing in a wood and fabric bus while dreaming of a real one!
July 2025: The School’s sponsored Kagulu Challenge raises most of the funds needed!
The Bus becomes a reality! Arrives at School 5th October
Pupils and staff welcome the bus of their dreams
The 4 Sign Language Teachers with 10 deaf pupils attending Ugandan Week for the Deaf
Staff and pupils marching in the procession during the Deaf Week in Sembabule District
Happy Maria’s Care girls at Deaf Week
Happy Maria’s Care boys at Deaf Week
‘Tree Bark’ village
Watching the production of tree bark cloth
Leticia of Tree Bark village
Mark of Tree Bark village
Deputy Head, Fred Gumasi, with 4 newly sponsored children
CRU Annual Quiz Night 9th October Macclesfield
OCTOBER 2026 NEWSLETTER VIDEOS Watch here: The arrival of the Bus: https://youtu.be/x6JP8OgBmbk?si=GUcuXf_sSyQm9tZa
Watch here: Their prayers for the Bus: https://youtu.be/eqSug3GoztQ?si=hThyUZCxryzLEqph
SEPTEMBER 2026 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
Rhona Marshall and most of the Uganda 2026 Visitors sharing their experiences with over 100 people
The newly-painted School dining room with African wall hangings
Visitors helping Rebecca and friends with shampoo making in Busembatia
Visitors with Rebecca (far left) and friends holding bags they learnt to make at her project in Busembatia
Busoga Agricultural & Vocational Training Institute founded by former Maria’s Care pupil, Denis Naigede
Denis welcoming the Visitors to BAVI
Hydroponic growing frame for BAVI agriculture students
CRU Visitors taking medical supplies to the Maternity Ward at Kamuli General Hospital as well as food and clothing for the new mums
Joyce, a disabled granny who lives in a village near Kamuli, overjoyed at the gift of food, clothing, mattresses, hens and other items
Visitor Amelie with the hens for Joyce
SEPTEMBER 2026 NEWSLETTER VIDEOS Watch here: Visitor Tim helping out with shampoo making at the vocational project in Busembatia: https://youtu.be/NiUPLJNOhpU?si=cFHQVMWERWni617s
AUGUST 2026 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
A happy pupil at Maria’s Care
A spontaneous game of Simon Says led by Tim, a visitor
Parachute game after school with the younger visitors brought much fun and laughter
Girl and boy boarders delighted with new clothes – handmade or donated by kind CRU supporters
Visitors with the kids after helping them choose their new clothes.
Visitors with the kids after helping them choose their new clothes.
Visitors with the kids after helping them choose their new clothes.
Boarders delighted with their gifts of toothbrushes and paste
Such a privilege for visitors and pupils to pray together
Visitor Amelie teaching both pupils and teachers to crochet.
Visitor Amelie teaching both pupils and teachers to crochet.
Visitor Carolyn with girl boarders after the fun of making doves of peace
The teachers were delighted to receive presents too
The teachers were delighted to receive presents too
Tim making Sunday lunch for Boarders and School Staff
Julie making Sunday lunch for Boarders and School Staff
Visitor Amelie enjoying Sunday lunch with the children
Sunday afternoon fun for Visitors and Teachers in the local hotel pool.
There we so many hugs throughout this year’s visit
AUGUST 2026 NEWSLETTER VIDEOS Watch here: Visitor and child dance for joy: https://youtube.com/shorts/cYboUjTIJFc?feature=share Watch here: Kids doing the Hokey Cokey with young visitors: https://youtube.com/shorts/EK9GSZXtbZU?feature=share Watch here: The Toothbrushing Song: https://youtu.be/FHVsV5vF2xU Watch here: Teacher Maliam leading her young pupils in an action song: https://youtu.be/TC2Jo1VIIeU Watch here: Delighted Boarders discovering their surprise gifts. : https://youtu.be/-ddIGFiU90U The Boys- :https://youtu.be/3anth14R2u4 Watch here: Visitor Adonella cooking the pasta for 100 people!: https://youtu.be/1-ARsM28zxg Watch here: Younger Visitors giving a swimming lesson to some of the pupils: https://youtu.be/0B3Ahy8d8B0 and here: A swimming pool game in progress with other pupils: https://youtu.be/4y-PYjiZ1-Q
JULY 2026 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
Maria’s Care pupils wait excitedly to greet visitors from UK and Italy.
Clapping and shouts of joy welcomed our 11 visitors.
CRU Founder Member Rhona chatting with the children.
Even the youngest were excited to celebrate the 30th Anniversary
The pupils helped put up the decorations
The pupils helped put up the decorations
Cook were busy preparing food in the School kitchen
Helpers prepare food outside the School kitchen
The lady visitors in their finery ready to celebrate
The Celebration Procession leaving the School
The local Brass Band did a grand job
The local Brass Band did a grand job
Visitors, staff and other dignitaries on the platform
Visitors with the two Deputy Heads and Bursar Monica (left) and Headteacher Dan (right)
Three of the CRU sponsored secondary students at Kamuli Progressive College
Pupils entertaining guests
Pupils entertaining guests
Cutting the splendid 30th Anniversary Cake
Visitor Adonela with some new found friends
JULY 2026 NEWSLETTER VIDEOS Watch here: The Welcome Procession: https://youtu.be/eHL7YoO0-8o?si=1m_MbPiLpgx9WzOP Watch here: The children and Headteacher Dan: https://youtu.be/_b1_BiTaFbM?is=CUxD6f0tkA846NaI Watch here: Three short videos of the rehearsals: https://youtu.be/fV6EURvuUU4?is=Ml47jqnRc9xaat_w https://youtu.be/BKtoyrMbYS4?si=XaAKV5yr4fFQ22OH https://youtu.be/diEJ9hrkS4M?si=VGc9XJk52Al8S99U Watch here: Three short videos of the March: https://youtu.be/3bYDfSILx1E https://youtu.be/4rLo9T-4mJc https://youtu.be/VDMToQILqkM?si=ARwXuPis7zDtf4vK Watch here: Two excerpts from the Show: https://youtu.be/aMlAKYH9fmw?si=OVOzuOA3U7lp6IOl https://youtu.be/yWigpVk1Q2k?si=u5Hd7XTg8sBX3Wzh
JUNE 2026 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
Eating School Lunch
Denis Naigede today
Denis (in red) and three of his brothers when they first came to Maria’s Care in the mid 1990s
Denis today with some of his brothers
Denis with his SkillsWay team
Denis’ brother Emmanuel
30km Sponsored Hike on 16 May Marple to Macclesfield return
Pupils at St Luke’s Primary School, Salford, with the banner they made for Maria’s Care School
Close-up shot of the banner
JUNE 2026 NEWSLETTER VIDEOS Watch here The cook making a huge vat of posho and the children having their lunch: https://youtu.be/MxgpDlQpkqc?si=RNm2o5ADl21dUUj0 Watch here Denis talking about his life: https://youtu.be/aE5kumO7J1g Watch here Emmanuel Naigede congratulating CRU on its 30th Anniversary and talking about the long road to achieving his dream: https://youtu.be/BXdXCmtAeyA?si=6JHyOYZWMdhKChFr Watch here The last weary but elated hikers as they walked the final steps to complete the 30 km Sponsored Walk on 16 May: https://youtu.be/_9lZfoRRDMg
MAY 2026 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
End of term exams – concentrating hard to get good marks!
End of term exams – concentrating hard to get good marks!
Hear His Voice mobile audiology clinic
School leaders with Hear His Voice staff
Deaf pupils having their ears examined
School staff learning how to handle deaf pupils
Pupil who received a hearing aid with two Maria’s Care NGO Trustees (right) and School and HHV staff
Some of the pupils in the Boarding Section
Nathan, Patron of the Boarding Section
Susan, Matron of the Boarding Section
The girl boarders
Tim Delves, Head of link school, St Luke’s, Salford
Zoom call between St Luke’s and Maria’s Care pupils
African boy with hoe
Teaching the Webale song to young St Luke’s pupils
After school bake sale at St Luke’s
MAY 2026 NEWSLETTER VIDEOS Watch here a video about Hear His Voice: https://share.google/LPa5xCzO6MDhqQgEe Watch here delighted pupil Patricia with her new hearing aid: https://youtu.be/SIHe8RsmxO8?si=hlm-_Pv5Zyb5jCwG Watch here Nathan talking about his work: https://youtu.be/MSTZkz05500?si=vLz_FPBeS4DxlcOA Watch here Susan talking about her work: https://youtube.com/shorts/Bt2-aijeKyY?feature=share Watch here St Luke’s children singing Shine from the inside out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPehjNB3MCM&list=RDnPehjNB3MCM&index=1 Watch here St Luke’s children singing Count on me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k8cpUkKK4c&list=RD6k8cpUkKK4c&start_radio=1 Watch here the Webale song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRUMM9a0wjk
APRIL 2026 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
Miles for Maria Sponsored Walk poster
Anniversary Celebration 21st March in Macclesfield – Reunion of CRU Trustees, founding members and some who visited the School in the last 30 years
Praise and worship on 21st March led by Acqueline Mbengwa and her Band
Our youngest Trustee, Betaniya, does a great job selling Ugandan crafts at CRU events
Audience at 30th Anniversary Celebration 28th March in Manchester
CRU Trustees Rhona, Julie, Meriel and Helen with the Manchester Ugandan choir and Rev Enock Kiyayga (far left) and Rev John Alex Muyita (far right)
Former CRU sponsoree, Denis Naigede, with Trustee Rhona who knew him as a small child
Tim Delves, head teacher of St Luke’s Primary Salford, enthusing about their link with Maria’s Care School
Bridget, aged 10 and in Primary 3 class at the School, needs a sponsor
In the School Prefects Election, one of the candidates giving his election address
Polling Assistants with their ‘Electoral Commission’ tabards
Queue of eager voters waiting to cast their ballots
One pupil calmly and proudly casts her vote
Elsewhere supporters cheer in support of their favourite candidate!
The successful candidates for the different prefect posts
Happy pupil eating and chatting with his mother on Visitation Day
Happy pupil meeting his mother and sister on the same day
Parents talking with the teachers about their children’s performance
APRIL 2026 NEWSLETTER VIDEOS Watch here the whole 21st March Celebration: https://youtube.com/live/E7jMLzEz4Xg?feature=share Watch here singing the Goodness of God – all my life You have been Faithful: https://youtu.be/0H45GvMwSS8?si=owt9-06NdzHvfonN Watch here the Ugandan Choir singing a specially composed song about Christian Relief Uganda: https://youtu.be/7RnO8iHOutg?si=Cat5DAO2duoSZ18k Watch here the whole 28th March Celebration: https://www.youtube.com/live/g5Enuzi-pEk?si=ucdnoMvq9Xbio5kR Watch here Denis Naigede giving a moving testimony of how sponsorship changed his life: https://youtu.be/aE5kumO7J1g Watch here the speech of a candidate for the Head Prefect position: https://youtube.com/shorts/eRiyLT85C6U?feature=share
MARCH 2026 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
30th Anniversary Celebration Poster
Rhona Marshal MBE founding member of CRU
Rhona with a Maria’s Care baby
A hug of love – CRU visitor and Maria’s Care child
Sign Language Teacher Dickson
Primary Two English Teacher Jacquiline
Newly graduated Nurse Jovia
Newly graduated Nurse Mary
Thrive CE Academy Trust School – St. Elisabeth’s CE Primary School
Pupils at St Elisabeth’s Primary, Stockport
Ugandan Flag – Crane at the centre.
Artwork by pupils of St Elisabeth’s Primary, Stockport
Artwork by pupils of St Elisabeth’s Primary, Stockport
MARCH 2026 NEWSLETTER VIDEOS Watch here the video of Dickson teaching numbers to deaf pupils: https://youtu.be/dHHns8r-YUE Watch here the video of Jacquiline teaching English to Primary 2 pupils through a role play: https://youtu.be/xBDnoT-QAhw
FEBRUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
Poster for CRU’s 30th Anniversary Celebrations in March 2026
Teachers preparing materials for deaf learners
Teachers preparing materials for deaf learners
Pupil arriving at school with his requirements
Teacher Rogers giving a lesson about the points of the compass
Teacher Esther orienting young pupils on good behaviour
Sign Language Teacher Dickson teaching deaf pupils about the environment
Successful P7 graduate Alice with her certificate
Successful P7 graduates Alica and Esther with their certificates
Ugandan Trustee Nevil Mugono with family and new baby
Nevil Mugono and family visiting Maria’s Care in 2025
JANUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
Staff back at School for preparation and training week
Cleaning a classroom floor
Cleaning the walls too
And the compound!
Trustee Rhona with former pupil Rebecca Kaudha
Global Neighbours logo
Logo of Thrive, the Trust to which belong two UK schools linked with Maria’s Care
DECEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
From left to right: Trustees Paul, Helen, Lyn, Meriel, Charles, Julie, Betaniya, Rhona
Headteacher Dan and Nursery graduates wishing you all a Merry Christmas!
The graduating Nursery pupils during the ceremony in the School Hall.
Naturally, the end of year ceremony included dancing by pupils.
The Nursery graduates celebrate their achievement!
Nursery graduates ready to lead the march round Kamuli.
22nd edition of the annual CRU quiz
DECEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER VIDEOS Watch here the nursery march in progress, led by the School Band: https://youtu.be/_MFyZBj1qbA?si=Rjvz9lJgQF-QurcN
NOVEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS Primary 7 School Leaving Party
Dedication weekend where parents and staff pray for the P7 pupils before their Primary Leaving Examination
Head Girl Martha at Dedication Weekend thanking parents and teachers for their support
Former Sponsored pupil, Hafuswa, now a nurse thanking the School and encouraging the candidates
The Dedication cake is cut
The P7 pupils were also prayed for at their church
Pupils writing their exams
Fundraising concert at Tytherington Family Worship, Macclesfield.
Monica the School Bursar
Ntende Johnson, former proprietor of Kamuli Progressive College
NOVEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER VIDEOS Watch here the cake cutting in progress: https://youtu.be/jP1im4Nv5so
Watch them here happy to have finished their exams: https://youtube.com/shorts/UuPO74gbTKs?feature=share
OCTOBER 2025 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
Maria’s Care pupils and staff who attended Deaf Week this year.
Maria’s Care group with their banner ready to march through Mbarara with other Deaf Week participants
Deaf Week Poster
A deaf Member of the Ugandan Parliament in charge nationally of Persons with Disabilities inspired the children.
Deaf Week was a lot of fun!
Over 60 people enjoyed the fundraising Harvest Hoedown at St Edmund’s Church, Manchester
Two Ugandan Anglican ministers prayed and sang in Luganda for the Hoedowners
The Good Companions Ukulele Band entertained Hoedowners during supper
Peter Moses working as an electrician
Peter Moses in hospital after the attack
New sponsored child Faith
Revising in the courtyard
Revising in class
Revising with friends
Teacher Nicholas helps pupils revise social studies
Maths Teacher Amos helping pupils revise
OCTOBER 2025 NEWSLETTER VIDEOS Watch the deaf here on their 8 hour coach journey from Kamuli to Mbarara: https://youtu.be/2RPI1fB9oiU
Watch here a video of the Deaf Week march: https://youtu.be/I7Aux6g-5jE
Watch here a video of a deaf MP speaking to the children in sign language: https://youtube.com/shorts/BD2D1S4cq8g
Watch here teacher Amos helping pupils with their Maths for: https://youtu.be/KFPQqlIHfW8
SEPTEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
Young pupils fully engaged in learning at Maria’s Care
The 2025 School Prefects at their swearing in ceremony
Uganda Cancer Run: School staff and children taking part in the Kamuli event
Happy couple Hadijjah and Emmanuel at their Wedding Launch
Hadijjah just before her wedding
Ugandan river in spate
Fred Kutosi, Deputy Headteacher Academic
Fred outside Kyambogo University
Fred during face-to-face study sessions for B.Ed at Kyambogo University
Fred Kutosi with his wife, two sons and niece
Children in the playground enthusiastically greet visitors
SEPTEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER VIDEOS Watch here Esther, one of the senior prefects, explaining her role: https://youtu.be/Y3lDtNtJbcs
Watch here Esther as the bus driver in the School Bus Song video (June issue): https://youtu.be/S9orInEbwmY
Watch here Fred Kutosi thanking those who donated towards new books in the classroom: https://youtu.be/auswASso8ss
Watch here Fred Kutosi explaining about his job and thanking CRU for their support for the school: https://youtu.be/RBahY73kBQI?si=H-1c-i5veOZLwSqz
AUGUST 2025 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
The children were so excited to take part in the Kagulu Challenge
Fred Ssili, the School Tailor, teaching the children to sew
Sewing is a valuable skill which pupils can take into their adult life.
This can be especially important for deaf children.
Exam for social skills
Tailoring exam
The tailoring teacher assessing the pupils patterns.
Ugandan Trustee Moses Katagwa & Family
Rhino at Entebbe Zoo inspired Kagulu Challenge Rhino Team members!
Pupils visiting Entebbe Zoo.
AUGUST 2025 NEWSLETTER VIDEOS Watch here the video of the Teams starting out on the Challenge from Nsomba at 6 am: https://youtu.be/yXVsw4HyTMg
Watch here the teams arriving at Kagulu Rock Junction: https://youtu.be/bsI-x3OlIF4
Watch here Fred the Tailor teaching: https://youtu.be/bGtdH8rpn78
Watch here the hearing and deaf children use the sewing machines : https://youtu.be/buULnLR-t2k
Watch here the video of the tailoring exam: https://youtu.be/KmVl8myhPtc
KAGULU SPECIAL – JULY 2025 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
Pupils and staff exhausted but elated at the end of the hike
The Lions Team ascending Kagulu Rock
They set off at 6 am to avoid walking in the hottest hours
JULY 2025 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
The whole Kagulu Challenge Team ready to hike!
The Rhinos Team – one of the five Kagulu Teams
Trustee Rhona with group at Life Stream Church, Biddulph, Cheshire
Boarders picnicking with family on Visitation Day
Boarders picnicking with family on Visitation Day
Deaf learner with her guardian and sign language teacher (right)
Parents reading with their children in School library
This grateful mother donated rice for the teachers’ dinners
Fred Gumasi, Deputy Head Admin graduated with Master of Education in Administration and Planning
Ugandan Trustee, Caroline Kwaza, graduated with a First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Theology
Swimming pool fun for pupils, staff and CRU Trustees, March 2025
Swimming pool fun for pupils, staff and CRU Trustees, March 2025
JULY 2025 NEWSLETTER VIDEOS Watch here See the children dance anticipating the joy of having a School Bus: Children Dancing with Joy
Watch here Some of the pupils enjoying a swim: Swimming Pool
Watch here The children singing the Bus Song to ask you, your family and friends to sponsor them for the Kagulu Challenge – and so raise money for a much needed school bus. Kalugu Challenge
JUNE 2025 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
Hi from Maria’s Care
Ugandan Trustee Judith and her husband Julius
Judith speaking to the Children
Time to pray
Deputy Head Fred and Sarah Gumasi
Fred and Sarah’s newborn Kisapawere Gumasi
JUNE 2025 NEWSLETTER VIDEOS Watch below how the children got singing to ask you, your family and friends to sponsor them for the Kagulu Challenge next month – and so raise money for a much needed school bus. Kalugu Challenge
Watch below as Janet Namugaya teaches the main P1 class (first year primary) and Dickson Lubanga helps the deaf pupils. You will see one boy is a lot taller and older than the others. He’s called Moses and is 12 years old but only started school recently as his family did not think a deaf child could be educated. Thank God for the great teaching he is now receiving at the School and the way he is developing as a person. Janet and Dickson teaching
Watch Dickson and the children at Kamuli Pentecostal Church – so large that it’s also called Kamuli Cathedral! He interprets for the deaf children while some of the other pupils do a song and dance for the whole church Dickson interpreting for the deaf children
Watch here the children totally engaged in the praise led by friends from Julius and Judith’s church – with Susan, the School Matron, in the foreground as one of the lead singers! Children engaged in Praising God
Donors sent toothbrushes for all the Boarders at the School and the learnt about toothbrushing through a song. Watch the Teeth Cleaning Video here Teeth Cleaning
MAY 2025 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
A Maria’s Care pupil saying hi!
Kagulu Rock
Maria’s Care staff carrying out a recce for the Kagulu Challenge
Maria’s Care staff carrying out a recce for the Kagulu Challenge
Kalugu Rock Promotion
Maria’s Care staff carrying out a recce for the Kagulu Challenge
Uganda Day, St Luke’s Primary School, Salford and Zoom call with Maria’s Care.
New sewing machines donated by CRU to enhance vocational training
New sewing machines donated by CRU to enhance vocational training
Faith, new sponsored child starting in nursery
Joshua, a new sponsor is supporting him in secondary school
Peninah, now sponsored to starting a Nursing course.
Head Teacher, Dan Muyiira
MAY 2025 NEWSLETTER VIDEOS Watch here a video of a journey by the CRU trustees when they visited Uganda in March 2025. Visit Uganda Watch here a video of the Beads on One String song sung at Uganda Day, St Luke’s Primary School, Salford. Beads on one string Watch here a video of Maria’s Care staff assembling the new sewing machines. Assembling Watch here a video of the joy of Maria’s Care boarders receiving scrunchies. Scrunchies
APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER PHOTOS
March Trustees’ Visit, L to R: Fred Kutosi Deputy Head Acad, Julie Parker, Meriel Carboni, Sebastian (Director HUGS Special Needs School), Dr Richard Bircher (Director of HUGS), Helen Whitehead, Fred Gumasi Deputy Head Admin, Rhona Marshall, Dan Muriiya Headteacher
Loading the new school books in Kampala
Pupils in the School Library avidly reading the donated text books and story books
Pupils in the School Library avidly reading the donated text books and story books
Pupils using the new text books in class
Smoking kitchen chimney before replacement funded by donors
Children enjoying lunch outside away from the smoke
The School Dining Room
Trustees Meriel, Helen and Rhona sandwich making for School Party
Susan the Matron cutting watermelon for the Party
Party food being enjoyed
School dance group entertains everyone
Steven, the School Carpenter, who sadly passed away
Steven’s son Patrick now the new School Carpenter
All the pupils of the School, March 2025
APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER VIDEOS Watch here a video of Fred Kutosi, Deputy Head Academics, thanking everyone for this amazing gift of school books which makes the School one of the best equipped in their region! Fred Kutosi Watch here a video of great dancing! Great Dancing Watch here a video of the parachute game! Parachute Game Watch here a video of the children saying goodbye! Goodbye!
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