School Life
Our annual cultural festival brings the community together
Learners celebrated the languages, dress, traditions and stories that make South Sudan’s communities unique.
Read story ↗Welcome to Star of Hope
Every child deserves
a bright beginning.
A caring nursery and primary school bringing quality education closer to children in Joppa, Gudele Area, Juba.
Our motto“We are the Light”
0Learners in 2026
0Dedicated teachers
0Learning spaces
2023Year established
3 → 652Growing together
since 2023
since 2023
A school born from community
Lighting the path to a better future
Star of Hope was established to make quality education accessible at the doorstep of children in our community.
Licensed by the State Ministry of Education in Central Equatoria State, our school has grown from 18 learners in 2023 to 652 learners in 2026. Every day, our teachers create a safe, disciplined and joyful place where children can learn, belong and thrive.
Our missionTo provide quality education for all children.
Learning at Star of Hope
A strong foundation for every learner
From a child’s first classroom experience to upper primary, we combine academic learning, character formation, culture and play.
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Nursery School
Baby Class, Middle Class and Top Class offer a warm start filled with guided play, discovery and early learning.
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Lower Primary
Primary One through Primary Three builds literacy, numeracy, confidence, discipline and a love of learning.
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Upper Primary
Primary Four through Primary Seven deepens knowledge, responsibility and preparation for the next stage of education.
What guides us
Learning with purpose.
Living with values.
We believe education should shape capable minds and good people. Our vision is to be the leading school in offering quality education to pupils in South Sudan.
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God fearing
We nurture faith, compassion and respect.
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Integrity
We choose honesty in learning and in life.
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Discipline
We build habits that support lasting growth.
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Hard work
We encourage effort, courage and resilience.
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Excellence
We help every child reach for their best.
Our progress
Small beginnings.
Remarkable growth.
With the commitment of families, community members and well-wishers, Star of Hope continues to turn urgent needs into practical progress.
- ✓120 desks secured
70 purchased in 2025 and 50 donated in 2026.
- ✓Water access improved
Two 1,500-litre storage tanks now serve learners.
- ✓Space for growth
Land acquired for future permanent structures.
- ✓Girls’ education championed
Termly community campaigns support enrolment and retention.
2027 goal850 learners
Life at our school
Moments that make us shine
Learning, culture, celebration and teamwork are all part of growing at Star of Hope.
Latest from Star of Hope
Stories from our school community
Follow learner achievements, school activities and the progress we are making together.
School Progress
Fifty additional desks improve classroom learning
A generous well-wisher helped more pupils learn in comfort.
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Learner Spotlight
Young journalists find their voices
Pupil presenters build confidence through school news and public speaking.
Read story ↗Help us build what comes next
Be part of a child’s bright future.
Our immediate priorities include permanent classrooms, desks, learning materials, computers, clean water, solar power, a school feeding programme and a safe child-friendly play space.
Visit or contact us
Our door is open.
Have a question about enrolment, partnership or supporting the school? We would love to hear from you.