Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has said community secondary schools have an equal opportunity of performing as well as other institutions in final exams.
He encouraged students studying in such institutions not to be
discouraged by what people said about their schools and instead study
hard to beat them in exams.
The Premier made the call on Monday when handing over a laptop computer
worth 2m/- to a student who became victorious in the EAC secondary
schools essay competition 2015.
The student who won top prize at the competition, Jabir Mandando (20),
completed his Form Four level of education at Mbekenyera Secondary
School in Ruangwa District, Lindi Region.
In his final exams, the student scored Second Division and is currently
waiting to join Form Five. He wrote the essay last year when he was in
Form Four.
“This is a village youngster who comes from Namilema in Ruangwa District
and attended Mbekenyera community secondary school. Despite challenges,
he managed to win the regional competition. This is very commendable,”
the PM said.
Jabir became the third winner in the competition that involved schools
across East Africa, from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi.
“Jabir managed to come out victor in the regional competition. I am so
encouraged with his performance, that’s why I decided to award him a
laptop to encourage him to study hard,” he said.
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN
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