Hon. Dr. Clement Apaak, the Member of Parliament for Builsa South constituency, has successfully organized the first-ever district-wide science and mathematics quiz competition for all Junior High Schools (JHS) in his constituency, in collaboration with the District Education Directorate. The competition, which was held from February 9th to February 16th, 2024, aimed at fostering STEM education in the Builsa South District. It was a one-week event with significant student participation and impressive attendance.
All 25 Junior High Schools in Builsa South participated in the quiz. Fumbisi SS. Peter and Paul JHS emerged as the victors with an impressive score of 43 points. Fumbisi Preparatory JHS came in second place with 25.5 points, while Jiningsa JHS and Gbedema JHS secured third and fourth places with 16 and 8 points, respectively. The competition was a great success, showcasing the talent and dedication of the participating schools.
St. Peter and Paul JHS, the winners of the competition, received a cash prize of GHS 3000 and certificates of participation. Fumbisi Preparatory JHS secured the second position and was awarded a cash prize of GHS 2000 along with certificates. The third and fourth positions were secured by Jiningsa JHS and Gbedema JHS, who were given cash prizes of GHS 1000 each along with certificates of participation.
The NDC constituency chairman, Mr. Akinkang Caesar, presented the prizes to the schools and participants on behalf of the Member of Parliament. According to the Chairman, the MP, who is also the Deputy Ranking Member on the Education Committee of Parliament, believes in the significance of education in shaping the future and never misses an opportunity to emphasize the need for parents, schools, and students to take education seriously. He further revealed that the MP has plans to sustain the quiz competition in the district, indicating that this was merely the beginning.
The Builsa South NDC Chairman, on behalf of Dr. Apaak, expressed his gratitude for the successful event and reiterated the commitment to promoting education in the constituency.
Source: oyerepafmonline.com/Edmond Kwaching Agwaazeh, Upper East Regional Correspondent
