NATIONAL MUSIC AWARD -UGANDA

REPORT FROM THE KIDS OF HOPE CHOIR

In Uganda, it’s a culture that every school participates in cultural dances as a way of promoting culture amongst the growing pupils. and Baden Powell Memorial Academy has a strong choir which is commonly known as Kids of Hope Choir this is the choir that participated in the Division competition and it was recognized as the best . This made the choir to qualify for the District competition and it was recognized as the third .The above award was designed for the wining choir at the district level.

surely this man is talented the director (in a tie) busy
practicing with the children just before the last session

The division council was so pleased and it sponsored the school in terms of transport for the final competition.

Kids of hope have continued to shine day and night both at National level and I International standards. Currently the children have got their holidays and most of them have travelled to Kenya. This is a special program organized by the Kenyan Scouts Association. Every holiday, some children have the opportunity to travel to Kenya for holidays with their foster parents and there are some few that remain at the orphanage home

haha some were too tired for a photo after an active dance
i love this Drama the old man really looked like a grand father
The Drama was about the the grand father addressing his children .
Kids of Hope Choir on stage for a drama presentation
kids of hope choir relaxing for a second session .
NB: special thanks go to all our well wishers who have supported us in so many ways . we wish to extend our sincere gratitude to Jo Creten who sponsored the purchase of the costumes and the musical instrument s . we cant also forget Alice and Sanne who were our teachers for three months . long live sister s.

Compiled by

Rwendeire Peniel

Country Representative

ARDO-UGANDA.