Golden Star Bogoso School has emerged winner of the 4th Beyeeman Basic Schools Quiz (2026) held at Prestea-Himan in the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region.
The school scored 63 points to clinch the top prize, receiving GH¢2,500 for the four contestants, GH¢10,000 for the school, and a commemorative plaque. The Member of Parliament for the area, Mr Robert Wisdom Cudjoe, also presented GH¢3,000 as motivation for the teachers.
Funny Upgrade International School, Prestea, placed second with 29 points. The contestants received GH¢2,000, while the school took home GH¢7,000, in addition to GH¢3,000 from the MP.
Full Life Preparatory School came third with 23 points and received GH¢1,500 for contestants, GH¢5,000 for the school, and GH¢3,000 from the MP.
Experimental M/A School, Prestea, placed fourth with 18 points and received GH¢1,000 for contestants, GH¢3,000 for the school, and GH¢3,000 as teachers’ motivation.
Held under the patronage of the Divisional Chief of Prestea-Himan, Nana Nteboa Pra IV, the quiz brought together 23 schools from Prestea and Bogoso to compete in subjects including Science, Mathematics, English, and Current Affairs.
The Gyaasehene of the Prestea-Himan Divisional Council and Coordinator of the event, Nana Muuti Ankomah, told The Ghanaian Times that the competition formed part of efforts to improve the quality of education and bridge the gap between public and private basic schools.
He explained that five years ago, the Himan Divisional Council set up an education committee, which he coordinated, to organise the maiden edition of the quiz with 12 schools. Since then, the competition has been won by both private and public schools, reflecting growing participation and competitiveness.
Nana Muuti highlighted a number of challenges, including weak performance in core subjects such as Mathematics, ICT, Science, and English, low confidence among pupils, and inadequate exposure. He also cited poor preparation for competitions due to a shortage of teachers and committed students, as well as the lack of teaching and learning materials in many schools.
Despite these challenges, he said the quiz had served as a wake-up call for improved teaching methods, particularly in public schools, and had inspired many pupils to strive for excellence and participate in academic competitions.
“We have also observed improved general knowledge in the basic subject areas and greater unity among schools. Education remains key to bridging the development gap,” he indicated.
Mr Cudjoe stressed the need for continuous investment in education to consolidate the country’s development gains.
FROM CLEMENT ADZEI BOYE, PRESTEA HIMAN
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