The Wa West District Assembly has honoured eleven students and some schools in the district for their outstanding performance in the 2019 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
The award is aimed at encouraging healthy competition among schools and students within the district.
It seeks to motivate learners to strive for excellence, sharpen their academic skills and actively participate in intellectual activities. Organisers believe the initiative will raise educational standards, promote discipline and inspire students to put in their best efforts both in and outside the classroom.
The district assembly honoured 5 of the female students who had aggregate 6 to 20, this award is to encourage girl-child education in the district.
The District Chief Executive (DCE), Mr. Edward Larbiri Sabo, presented cash prizes ranging from GH¢600.00 to GH¢1,000.00 to deserving award winners during the 63rd Independence Day Anniversary celebration.
The presentation formed part of activities to mark the historic occasion and to recognise excellence and outstanding performance among students and institutions in the district. Addressing the gathering, the DCE commended the beneficiaries for their hard work, dedication and commitment to academic excellence. He encouraged them to remain focused and continue to strive for higher achievements. Mr. Sabo further noted that investing in education is key to the development of the district and the nation as a whole.
The colourful ceremony was attended by traditional leaders, education officials, students and members of the public, adding to the significance of the national celebration.
Two best-performed schools in the district were also given a Nasco 32-inches LED television set.
Mr. Sabo said, the purpose of the best student, best school and best teacher award is to encourage hard work among pupils and schools, especially in the forthcoming BECE.
He added that as part of the Assembly’s measures to enhance quality education, classroom blocks have been built in some schools. Adding that six motorbikes have been donated by the Member of Parliament to the education directorate in the district to enable proper monitoring and supervision.
The DCE assured the district that they will not relent on their effort as an assembly rather they will continue to partner with the education directorate so as to ensure quality education to our children in the district.
He additionally said Dorimon Senior High and Wechiau Senior High Technical Schools have been introduced in the district by the government to make education accessible to more students in the area.
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