The early hours of Tuesday, October 20, witnessed the arrival of a much-anticipated 40-seater TATA bus at Ocer. At long last, Ocer has a new set of wheels! Some staff welcomed the bus with a lively Ndombolo ya Solo dance. Plans to acquire a bus have been in the works for over a year. Faced with the growing need to transport students to various destinations for different school activities, the administration approached parents through the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), requ

Legionaries of Mary pose for a group photo with their spiritual director, Fr. Anthony Acire, after Mass On October 17, Legionaries of Mary from various secondary schools across the Archdiocese of Gulu gathered at Sacred Heart Secondary School for a one-day curia meeting. The meeting aimed to reorganize the Gulu Secondary Schools Curia, which comprises twelve praesidia (local groups), and ratify several resolutions. Students from different schools during the curia meeting At O

On Thursday, October 15, the OCJC community witnessed forty of its students receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Mauritz Catholic Parish, Obiya Palaro. The Confirmation Mass was celebrated by His Grace Raphael P’Mony Wokorach, MCCJ, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Gulu. Also in attendance was Archbishop Emeritus John Baptist Odama, alongside eight priests, a deacon, a religious brother, religious sisters, catechists, and numerous faithful from across the archdiocese.

The evening of Friday, October 16, witnessed a long-awaited settling of scores as the S2 students took on members of staff in a football showdown that had been brewing for some time. A war of words, reminiscent of boxers trading verbal punches before stepping into the ring, had been simmering for weeks. At last, it was time to let the feet do the talking! The staff’s starting XI: the men who took to the pitch but couldn’t quite take the victory. The staff, who have made the n

On October 12, 2026, Senior Four students across Uganda are set to begin their national examinations. At Ocer, 176 candidates are embarking on this important stage of their academic journey. The entire Ocerian community wishes them success and assures them of its prayers throughout the examination period. Success cards were priced affordably enough to ensure that even the most cash-strapped student could pick one up for a friend. In the lead-up to the examinations, considerab

Today, 9 October 2026, marked 64 years since Uganda gained independence from British colonial rule. Across the country, Ugandans celebrated the day—a public holiday—in different ways. At Ocer, the day did not pass unnoticed. Several aspects of the college’s daily routine were adjusted to reflect the significance of this national occasion. OCJC scouts raise the national flag after Mass First, instead of waking up at 4:30 a.m. as usual, students were granted an extra 30 minutes

On Wednesday, 7 October 2026, S1 and S5 students finally passed out after successfully completing the Patriotism Programme. The journey began in late April, when the two classes had to remain behind after other students had left for the Term I holidays. After a week of talks, classes and physical fitness sessions, the candidates went home, albeit without passing out. The Guest of Honor inspects the Guards during the passing-out parade. The passing-out ceremony had to wait unt

Monday, October 5, marked the Memorial of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, the Redemptorist missionary in whose honor the Ocer Chapel (plus a domitory) is named. At around 3 p.m., the school community gathered in the Chapel to celebrate the life and legacy of this giant of faith, whose example and intercession have been a source of immeasurable generosity to Ocer Campion Jesuit College. Students during the memorial mass A day before the memorial, Fr. Tony Wach, SJ, had communic

On October 4, around 2 p.m, a small group of Ocerians made their way to St. Joseph Layibi College for a special farewell gathering. The group comprised mainly S4 and S6 students who, for the past four or six years, have been beneficiaries of ChildrenUp Uganda. Students enjoying the moment Layibi College had been chosen to host the farewell function for beneficiaries studying at either Ocer or Layibi. Twelve students attended the gathering—five from Layibi and seven from Ocer.

For some time now, Ocer has been taking an active part in programmes and initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and care for the environment. At the heart of this effort is the OCJC Sustainable Development Goals Club, popularly known as the Environmental Club. Hydroponic farming at MST Under the patronage of Mr. Atyang George, the club has been striving to place environmental issues at the heart of Ocer’s programmes and plans. Currently, the club focuses on themes such

Ocer sits on about a hundred acres of land. Since the inception of the school, there has been a pressing need to fence its perimeter. For several reasons, however, this need has remained largely unmet. Iron sheets from the old fence making way for the new fence The open and porous boundaries have, from time to time, been exploited by outsiders—and, unfortunately, insiders—for purposes that are not always noble. This has prompted the school administration to resort to a number

On September 30, members of the YCS Club at Ocer organized a cleaning exercise at the Prayer Garden. Located somewhat away from the areas where students spend much of their daily lives, the Prayer Garden can easily slip from students’ everyday preoccupations. The YCS members’ decision to give the garden some much-needed attention was therefore a commendable expression of magis—doing more and seeking to make a positive difference. Tr. Okot with the members in action The exerci

During the Holy Mass on September 29, 2026, the OCJC family joined Mr. Ochora John Paul in celebrating his acceptance by the Catholic Church as a catechist. Mr. Ochora serves as the Campus Minister at Ocer, an office dedicated to promoting the spiritual dimension of school life. His new role in the Church, therefore, seems more than fitting. Mr. Ochora receives the Catechism of the Catholic Church from the main celebrant, Fr. Meyo, SJ. Commenting on the new development, Mr. O

In the course of Terms I and II, students from across Uganda were invited to participate in the 2026 National Physics Contest. The annual contest brings together students from S1 to S4 to test and demonstrate their understanding of physics. Labongo Peter Benjamin (Senior 3 Red), who ranked first in Applied Physics nationally in his Category Ocer Campion Jesuit College was ready for the challenge. Building on its achievements in other academic competitions, the school sent a s

Term III is special in many ways, especially for the candidate classes—P7, S4 and S6. It is the term that sees them off. No sooner does the term begin than the candidates start counting down the days; time is slowly, but surely, catching up with them. S4s jubilating in anticipation P7s looking on A section of the S6 class looking joyous and healthy It has been a tradition at Ocer to celebrate the gift each student has been to the institution before the day of reckoning comes.

In late 2024, Ocer Campion Jesuit College entered into a partnership agreement with Tolkewitz School, located in Saxony, Germany. From the start, the partnership was aimed at bringing together faculty, students, and staff from the two institutions to work on joint projects that would support sustainable development, with environmental sustainability being a special focus. The partnership would also involve exchange programmes to enable both institutions to learn from each oth

With the reporting of S1, S2 and S3 on September 11, all seven classes have now officially returned to school. Apart from a few students who, for one reason or another, have not yet made it back, the Ocerian community is once again together—and ready for the business of Term III. Staff, students and parents on reporting day On Sunday, September 13, the school community gathered for the Opening Mass, during which the new term and the entire Ocerian community were commended to

On September 9, students in P7, S4, S5 and S6 reported back to school, officially setting the ball rolling for Term III. With the exception of S5, all the returning students are candidates who normally report earlier than the rest of the school in preparation for their national examinations. Students checking in. Class teachers at work The candidates appeared eager to get down to business as they began what will be their final lap at Ocer before they face their respective nat

It has been a week since Ocerians left the school for the August break. Although the usually lively campus is relatively calm, Ocer has not gone completely silent. Construction projects are progressing, while students and teachers continue to represent the school in activities both at home and abroad. Within the school, work has been completed on two new student latrines. The project, which has taken slightly more than two months, has finally come to an end. The new facilitie

On 17 August 2026, Term II officially came to an end at Ocer Campion Jesuit College. After weeks of classes, assignments, tests, examinations and the countless demands of school life, students from S1 to S6 finally packed their bags and headed home, eager to enjoy a well-earned taste of holiday freedom. S4 enjoying the moment For the P7 candidates, however, the holiday had to wait a little longer. While the rest of the school was making its way home, the P7 pupils remained be