Our Mission
To provide quality education for all children.
A community school with a bright purpose.
Discover why Star of Hope was established and what continues to guide our growing school family.
Our story
Education, closer to home.
Star of Hope Nursery and Primary School was established on 27 March 2023 to improve access to quality education for children in Joppa, Gudele Area.
Existing schools were far from the community and became especially difficult to reach during the rainy season. Star of Hope began with 18 pupils and a clear conviction: distance should never stand between a child and the opportunity to learn.
Licensed by the State Ministry of Education, Central Equatoria State, the school now serves 652 learners—281 in nursery and 371 in primary—with a projected enrolment of 850 pupils in 2027.
Explore learning ↗Our foundation
Mission, vision and purpose
Everything we do begins with the belief that every child can learn and contribute to the future of South Sudan.
Our Vision
To be the leading school in offering quality education to pupils in South Sudan.
Our Goal
To contribute to human capital development in South Sudan through accessible education.
Our identity
Our school flag
The Star of Hope flag proudly carries our official crest and school motto, “We are the Light.”
It represents the shared identity of our learners, teachers, families and wider school community.
What we stand for
Values children can carry for life.
Our school culture combines academic effort with character development. Learners are guided by five core values:
- God fearing — faith, kindness and compassion
- Integrity — honesty in learning and life
- Discipline — responsible choices and good habits
- Hard work — effort, courage and resilience
- Excellence — striving to give our very best
“We are the Light.”Our school motto
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” — Matthew 5:14–16
Our commitment to excellence
Success is a journey we take together.
Every lesson taught, challenge embraced and achievement celebrated brings our learners one step closer to excellence. Together with dedicated teachers, supportive parents and hardworking pupils, we nurture confident, responsible and academically capable young people.
Explore school life →Academic excellenceDiscipline & good characterIntegrity & honestyRespect for God & moral valuesLeadership & responsibilityInnovation & critical thinkingTalent developmentTeamwork, unity & diversityCommunity serviceLifelong learning
Leadership & community
A school built together.
The Board of Directors oversees the school, supported by the Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Director of Studies, teachers and support staff. Parents and community members participate through the Parents and Teachers Association and School Management Committee.
Our 16 teachers—13 women and 3 men—work alongside support staff to ensure children are taught, cared for and handed safely back to their families each day.
Our well-wishers
Grateful for our sponsors
Three generous well-wishers currently sponsor children's education at Star of Hope, helping make quality learning possible for families who need it most.
Green Garden Hotel Torit
Sponsoring children's education at Star of Hope.
Ubuntu Company Ltd
Sponsoring children's education at Star of Hope.
CHESCO HI TECH
Sponsoring children's education at Star of Hope.
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