ACTIVITY REPORT ON CREATIVE LEARNING AND HEALTH EMPOWERMENT IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Partner School & Venue: Old Kampala Primary School
Date of implementation: 11th March,2026

Brief background about project:

Bridge Builders Uganda (BBU) continues to implement a dynamic school-based initiative aimed at enhancing creativity, cultural pride, and health awareness among primary school pupils across Uganda. This project integrates art, language, and health education into the school environment, using locally grounded, child-friendly approaches to foster holistic development.

Many Ugandan children face challenges in accessing quality co-curricular learning and basic health education. Schools often lack structured programs that nurture creativity, emotional expression, and practical health knowledge. Recognizing this gap, BBU has designed a pupil- focused engagement model that leverages local materials, indigenous languages, and community participation to enrich the learning experience. The project builds on BBU’s longstanding commitment to empowering vulnerable populations through rights-based, inclusive programming.

Introduction

Bridge Builders Uganda (BBU), in partnership with Old Kampala Primary School, conducts sessions every Wednesday at 3:30pm to 4:30pm as part of the Creative Learning and Health Empowerment Program. On this day 11th March, BBU implemented a health session on malaria.

Orientation and Engagement
During the session, pupils were warmly welcomed and given a detailed overview of the Health topic. Ms. Shakirah explained that the main frame of the topic was My world, My concern and key points were:
· What malaria is
· How malaria is spread
· How to prevent malaria
· Fun activities for reinforcement

Health session
During the session, the facilitator explained that Malaria is a sickness that comes from mosquito bites of infected female anopheles’ mosquitoes.
The pupils were engaged in brain storming some of the signs and symptoms of malaria which they stated as below:
· Fever
· Chills
· Headache
· Weakness
· Vomiting

They also went ahead to discuss prevention measures guided by the facilitator as below:
· Sleep under a mosquito net
· Remove standing water
· Keep surroundings clean
· Cover water containers
· Tell an adult if someone feels sick

The facilitator was so creative in that she made the children act out a play in line with the topic so that the children can be fully engaged and involved in the session. This sparked a sense of belonging and ownership for the children.
To improve memorizing and mastering of the session to the children, the facilitator taught them a slogan, which is: “Sleep under the net, clean water, stay healthy, No malaria!”

Observations and Feedback

· The pupils responded positively to the topic and showed eagerness to participate.

· The coordinating teacher appreciated BBU’s partnershi

Conclusion and Next Steps

The pupils were highly interactive, enthusiastic, and excited about being part of the session.
The session was lively and engaging, with pupils showing interest and readiness to participate in the planned activities.

Prepared by: Benjamin - Program manager - Bridge Builders Uganda (BBU)