By Shaffie A Mtambo
The Chipoka Secondary School Alumni Association has taken a significant step in promoting academic excellence by honoring outstanding students and teachers. The awards ceremony, held on the school’s campus, recognized top performers in both the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) and Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) examinations.
Pastor Yunusu Banda, the association’s deputy national coordinator, emphasized the importance of the initiative in improving educational outcomes and increasing university admissions.
The single-digit campaign aims to encourage students to attain strong grade point averages, particularly scores in the single-digit range, which are generally required for university entrance.
Chipoka Secondary School deputy head teacher, Oscar Lungu, praised the alumni for their consistent support, saying the awards are boosting morale and driving academic improvement.
Stain Tsidwi, head of the humanities department, noted that the recognition fosters a culture of commitment and hard work. The awards program is set to continue annually, as part of the association’s broader mission to support education and uplift the school’s academic profile.
