Headmistresses

Ms. Joan Cox came to Gayaza High School in 1938 under the auspices of the Church Missionary Society (CMS) and served as Headmistress of Gayaza High School for 22 years.

She did a lot to ensure development and excellence at Gayaza High School. It was during her time that the School Chapel, Library and Administration block were built.

Her wise leadership also led to the establishment of the School farm and the success of the farm diet scheme. One of the dormitories (Cox) in the school has been named after her.

Ms. Cox’s influence reached all corners of Uganda and has influenced the education of Uganda’s girl-child.

She lived to be 100 and died on a fateful Saturday 14 April 2012