Every day
The school day
Gates open 7:00am. Lessons begin 7:45am. Collection from 4:30pm, with supervised care available until 5:00pm.
For Parents
Find everything you need for the school day, including the calendar, meals, transport, safety information and answers to common questions.
Parent handbook01
Partnership,
not hand-off.
A child does best when school and home are pulling in the same direction.
We keep communication frequent and honest: termly conferences, an open door with class teachers, regular newsletters, and a parent forum that genuinely shapes how the school runs.
Every term
Reports & conferences
A written report and a face-to-face conference each term, plus continuous assessment shared as it happens rather than saved up.
Any time
Talking to us
Class teachers are available before and after school. For anything urgent, call the school office on +256 784 299424.
School calendar02
The 2026 calendar.
Key dates for the academic year. Exact dates are confirmed each term in the parent newsletter.
| Event | When | Who |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 opens | Early February | All classes |
| Parent–teacher conference | Mid March | All classes |
| Term 1 closes | Late April | All classes |
| Term 2 opens | Mid May | All classes |
| Sports day | Late June | Whole school |
| Term 2 closes | Mid August | All classes |
| Term 3 opens | Early September | All classes |
| End-of-year production | Late November | Whole school |
| Term 3 closes | Early December | All classes |
Meals & menu03
Fed well,
learns well.
A mid-morning break and a hot lunch are prepared fresh on site every school day and included in termly fees.
| Day | Break | Lunch |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Porridge & fruit | Rice, beans, greens |
| Tuesday | Porridge & fruit | Posho, meat stew, cabbage |
| Wednesday | Porridge & fruit | Matooke, groundnut sauce |
| Thursday | Porridge & fruit | Rice, chicken, vegetables |
| Friday | Porridge & fruit | Pasta, fish, salad |
Menus rotate each term. Please tell us about any allergies or dietary requirements at enrolment so that we can plan around them.
Transport04
Safe routes,
familiar faces.
We run a shuttle service to and from school at a flat termly rate. Every vehicle carries a trained escort in addition to the driver, and children are only released to a named adult.
Routes serve central Arua City and the surrounding neighbourhoods, and are set each term based on where our families live. Contact the office to confirm whether your area is covered.
Ask about your route
Health & safety05
Safe, seen,
cared for.
Safeguarding is more than a policy document at Pearl Quest. It is the daily habit of knowing where every child is and how they are doing.
On-site sickbay
First aid administered by trained staff, with parents contacted immediately.
Medical consent
Parents record consent and a preferred provider at enrolment.
Vetted staff
All teaching and non-teaching staff are background-checked before they start.
Controlled access
A single supervised gate, signed visitor entry and named-adult collection only.
Supervised play
Adult supervision on the playground and grounds throughout every break.
Clear reporting
Any concern is logged, escalated and followed up with the family the same day.
Frequently asked questions06
Good questions
are welcome.
If your question is not answered here, please ask us. We would far rather have the conversation.
Contact the schoolOur learning journey begins in Early Years from approximately age two and continues through Nursery into Primary. Our admissions team assesses each child individually so that they are placed in the class where they will thrive.
We build on Uganda's national curriculum and enrich it with child-centred learning across faith, creativity, technology and practical discovery. Children move beyond memorisation to discussion, application and independent problem-solving.
Pearl Quest is a day school. Our campus in Arua City is designed for open play, outdoor learning and safe, supervised drop-off and collection.
Yes. We run a shuttle service on set routes around Arua City at a flat termly rate. Routes are confirmed each term based on where our families live.
We deliberately keep classes small so that every child is known. Early Years and Nursery groups are supported by a teacher and a dedicated assistant.
We have an on-site sickbay where first aid is administered by trained staff. Parents record their consent and preferred medical provider at enrolment, and we contact families immediately in any emergency.
Yes, and we encourage it. Families are warmly invited to contact our admissions team to arrange a personal tour of the campus during the school day.
Through termly parent–teacher conferences, an open-door policy with class teachers, regular newsletters, and parent representatives on our school community forum.
Admissions07
Admissions 2026/2027
Your child's next
Your child's next
chapter starts here.
Come and experience Pearl Quest. Meet our team, walk the campus, and find the right learning journey for your child. Places are currently open across Early Years, Nursery and Primary.
1
Start a conversationCall, email or send us an enquiry.
2Visit Pearl QuestMeet the team and tour the campus.
3Complete enrolmentWe guide you through every step.