A new report by two British students assesses the impact of Isaac Newton Humanist School on its community. After completing a Masters degree in International Development at Manchester University, Mattie Robson and Harry Wood have been out to Uganda to conduct an exploratory research study to measure the impact of the school on students and the economy of the poor rural community around it.
Harry Wood, Peter Kisirinya, Peter’s father and Mattie Robson
The picture above was taken on Mattie and Harry’s arrival at the school. Peter Kisirinya the school Director acting as host took them to meet his 92 year old father. Peter arranged their accommodation. They ate meals with the students where they learned the delights of a daily diet of posho (maize porridge) and beans. The following picture shows them with members of the school’s Humanist Club.
Humanist Club members guided the pair during the visit. They took them to visit local families and businesses and acted as translators.
It is very good for the Humanist schools to receive visitors from abroad. Both groups learn much from the experience and lasting friendships are made.
The two weeks that Mattie and Harry spent in the vicinity of Isaac Newton gave them an insight into the issues they would face if they had the opportunity to conduct a more detailed study of the impact of a school on its environment. Their interim report can be downloaded from the following link:
Isaac Newton School Impact Report
Posted: March 3, 2026 by Steve Hurd
A new report by two British students assesses the impact of Isaac Newton Humanist School on its community. After completing a Masters degree in International Development at Manchester University, Mattie Robson and Harry Wood have been out to Uganda to conduct an exploratory research study to measure the impact of the school on students and the economy of the poor rural community around it.
The picture above was taken on Mattie and Harry’s arrival at the school. Peter Kisirinya the school Director acting as host took them to meet his 92 year old father. Peter arranged their accommodation. They ate meals with the students where they learned the delights of a daily diet of posho (maize porridge) and beans. The following picture shows them with members of the school’s Humanist Club.
Humanist Club members guided the pair during the visit. They took them to visit local families and businesses and acted as translators.
It is very good for the Humanist schools to receive visitors from abroad. Both groups learn much from the experience and lasting friendships are made.
The two weeks that Mattie and Harry spent in the vicinity of Isaac Newton gave them an insight into the issues they would face if they had the opportunity to conduct a more detailed study of the impact of a school on its environment. Their interim report can be downloaded from the following link:
Isaac Newton High School Impact Report 2026
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