The foundation stone for kickstarting the construction of Lira Town College was laid by Ms. Maniben S.T. Patel on 14th August 1967. The construction of the main administrative block (including classrooms) was funded by prominent Indians businessmen women including Manibhai S. Patel and Bhailal S. Patel, Bharat Cotton Co. Ltd, and Ambalal Laximidas Patel, who also funded Ambalal Primary School.
After construction, the school was officially opened by H.E. Dr. A. Milton Obote (the then president) on 29th August 1969. At this time, the school has only Ordinary level classes (S.1-S.4).
Five years later, in 1974, the foundation stone for the construction of more classrooms was laid by the then Minister of Education, Brig. B. Kili on 23rd February 1974.
School Management (Headteachers)
Headteachers
Deputy Headteacher(s)
Period
Mr. M.M. John
Mr. Ninan Chandy
1967 – 1969
Mr. M.N. Chandy
Mr. Okuma Julius Peter
1970 – 1993
Mrs. Mary Egwel
Mr. Okuma Julius Peter
1994 – 2001
Mr. Henry Mukoza Lugona
Ms. Florence Akao
2001 – 2008
Mr. Boto Robert Jasper
Ms. Florence Akao, later by Mr. Mpaata Ali
2009 – 2010
Ms. Acen Sophia Rose
Mr. Mpaata Ali (left in 2013), Mr. Awio Peter (2007-2021), Mr. Oyera Donald Aquilas (2015-2017), Ms. Acio Rose (2017 to date) , Mr. Okello Joseph (2019 to date)
2011 to date
Unlike most pre and post independence schools, Lira Town College is non-denominational, meaning there’s no claim of ownership by the major religious faiths. Additionally, it is also a mixed school, for boys and girls.
School Moto
“No Pain No Gain”
Vision Statement
To Provide fundamental education for the development of Uganda and producing God-fearing citizens
Mission Statement
To develop intellectual capacity that provides progressive learning