Parental Care Nursery and Primary School Bushenyi has emerged victorious at the 2026 Olympia Junior Festival after defeating The Olive School Namugongo in the final.
The festival, organised by Olympia Debate Society Ltd and hosted by The Olive School Namugongo, was held under the theme: “Beyond the Classroom: Cultivating an AI-Ready Ecosystem for Uganda’s Youngest Learners.”
The competition attracted schools including Parental Care Nursery and Primary School Bushenyi, The Olive School Namugongo and Hill Side Naalya, among others.
According to Trevor Yebazamukama, Director of Parental Care Nursery and Primary School Bushenyi, learners competed in debate, poetry, public speaking, quizzes and storytelling.
He said the activities were aimed at equipping young learners with essential 21st-century skills, including effective communication, logical reasoning, research, teamwork and confidence.
Ashaba Isaiah of Parental Care Nursery and Primary School Bushenyi was named the overall best speaker, while Mwebesa Arshavin won the best poet award. Bernice Nabasa was named the best public speaker.
Olympia Debate Society says its initiatives have reached thousands of students and teachers across Uganda and the region, promoting informed discourse, respectful dialogue and debate as tools for youth empowerment and educational excellence.
