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Golden Brains Academy emerges champion of EFSS’s pilot spelling, quiz and speech contest
Posted by James Lubang on 09 July 2024, 07:40 SAST
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“It is of great appreciation to the marvellous team of Golden Brains Academy led by Ustaz Clement Bankogada for bringing the trophy home on its first participation in any competition,” Golden Brains Academy posted on its Facebook page.
Golden Brains Academy has been crowned champions of the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan-run pilot Juba Secondary Schools Mini Spelling Bee, Speed Challenge Quiz, Speech, and Academic Debate Competition after emerging winner during the Grand Finale against Elite High School on Thursday, 4th July 2024 at the Juba Teacher Training Center Main Hall.
While Elite High School obtained an average percentage score of 43.31% after a 15-point deduction from the initial 58.31% for late arrival, Golden Brains Academy scored a 59.67% average percentage.
Overall Result Summary
| School Name |
Spelling Bee |
Speed Quiz |
Speech |
Debate |
Average |
| Elite High School |
36 |
47.92 |
77 |
72.3 |
58.31 - 15 |
| Golden Brains Academy |
30.67 |
62.85 |
78 |
67.14 |
59.67 |
“I take this opportunity to appreciate all the hard work that has gone into making today possible. From the dedicated teachers who have guided and mentored you, to our project staff who have planned every detail, and of course, to each student participant who has prepared tirelessly. Thank you all for your efforts and commitment,” said Modong Viola Lino, a board member at the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan during her keynote speech.
For Viola, competitions like that are more than just contests; they are opportunities for growth, learning, and forging new friendships.
The Juba Secondary Schools Mini Competition (JSSMC) Grand Finale brought together two hundred ten (210) teachers, pupils, and students from eleven (11) secondary and primary schools across Juba city. The event featured keynote speeches, music, dance and drama, spoken word art, poems, riddles, and a panel discussion graced by a representative from the directorate of education in Juba City Council.
The event photo gallery can be viewed here:
A short video compiled by Urban FM during a visit by Friendship Academy to Horizon Academy can be viewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxvUBrRyWW4&t=12s
A similar version of the same contest for pupils - the Juba Primary Schools Mini Competition will commence its third edition on September 30, 2024.
