Dates: 20 – 21 June 2026 (Saturday - Sunday)
Venue: The Olive School, Namugongo, Kampala 
Target Participants: Primary school learners; typically Year 6(P.4) to Year 8(P.7) or equivalent ages

Introduction

THEME: Beyond the Classroom: Cultivating an AI-Ready Ecosystem for Uganda’s Youngest Learners

Olympia Junior Festival 2026 is designed to extend proven benefits to Uganda’s youngest learners (P4–P7), helping them develop an AI-ready mindset while nurturing creativity, physical well-being, and holistic growth in a fun, safe, and competitive environment.

The theme for the spoken arts will be “Beyond the Classroom: Cultivating an AI-Ready Ecosystem for Uganda’s Youngest Learners”, this year’s festival will explore how early exposure to debate, public speaking, creative expression, and technology can prepare our primary school learners for a rapidly evolving world driven by artificial intelligence.

The event will blend traditional debating skills with forward-looking activities that encourage curiosity, digital literacy, ethical reasoning, and collaborative problem - solving.

OUR HOST: The Olive School

The event will be proudly hosted at The Olive School, Namugongo, which features outstanding sports infrastructure such two swimming pools, a mini-stadium, multiple courts, and large playing fields, ensuring a safe and exciting environment for all outdoor and indoor games.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

FESTIVAL COMPETITIONS

1. Debate (BP)

2. Public Speech

3. Quiz Challenge

4. Poetry

5. Spelling Bee

6. Story Telling

7. Writing Challenge

PARTICIPATION: A students can only take part in one track as all tracks will be happening concurrently

TRAINING

Olympia Debate Society Ltd will be offering complimentary spoken arts training to school upon payment of registration fees, training session shall be arranged and coordinated with the school at their most convenient timing.