MEDIA LAUNCH: 8TH EDITION OF THE NATIONAL CORE SUBJECTS QUIZ (NCSQuiz)

The 8^th edition of the NATIONAL CORE SUBJECTS QUIZ – NCSQuiz for Junior High Schools on both regional and national platforms was launched on Friday, 22^nd March 2024 at the Accra College of Education Community Library. The event had MRS. MATILDA MERCER-YEBOAH (Head Librarian, Accra College of Education Community Library) as the Chairperson and seasoned guest speakers including PROF. KOBBY MENSAH (Associate Professor of Marketing, University of Ghana), MR. ISAAC ARTHUR (Assistant Head Teacher, PRESEC Legon), DR. LUCY AGYEPONG (Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Academic City University College) amongst other distinguished guests who graced the event to lecture on the theme for the 2024 NCSQuiz Championship; “CRITICAL THINKING AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN EDUCATION”.

Speaking at the launch, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PAL Foundation & Verbal Transformers, organizers of the quiz, V.T. ALBERT TETTEH AMAFU delivered an inspiring welcome speech and a brief recap of the previous editions as a tip-off on how challenging, yet worthwhile their efforts have been in attaining this exceptional height. “We have gone through terrible times, but thanks to God for always using us to make significant impacts in our nation as we selflessly continue to make quality education appealing to all sects of Ghanaians and beyond. Great thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate our 8th anniversary today. God bless you, and God bless our homeland, Ghana”, he said.

He added that, the theme was carefully selected to help restructure the mindset of the youth to intellectually explore and skillfully conceptualize and analyze every information they are exposed to, rightly evaluating happenings around them to avoid errors in interpretations and also the likely manipulations by others. This will undoubtedly guide, catalyze and maximize their visions, missions and purposes in this world, hence the significant advancements of one’s self and that of our beloved motherland.

“Quality Education must go on beyond the walls of our schools, so we expect everyone who has gained any form of higher knowledge to find joy in giving back to society via effective youth networking platforms in order to inspire many others to yearn for nothing short of greatness. Students, be bold enough to educate your parents at home as well as needy friends in the communities. Do not ONLY play with them, TEACH THEM! Make it a priority, because without the masses being even basically educated, formally and/or informally, the expected growths and developments of the nation will continue to be a mystery. Help them to CRITICALLY THINK!”, he stressed.

The study of the core subjects; English Language, Integrated Science, Mathematics and Social Studies has been very challenging in the educational system hence the introduction of the NCSQuiz that seeks to make them appealing to the students, and the results/feedbacks gotten from the head teachers, teachers and representatives of the sponsors so far proves clearly that the initiative has achieved its goals in the past seven (7) years. The guest speakers also lauded the organizers of the quiz and as well called on corporate bodies to make the event greater.

Over 350 persons were present at the event with participating schools from the Greater Accra Region, Central Region, Eastern Region, Ashanti Region and the Volta Region. The BALLOTING of schools for the 2024 NCSQuiz Championship was also carried out. The schools were very inspired and challenged by the guest speakers to do their possible best to excel in their studies. The event also featured thrilling performances and a special networking session. It was indeed an unforgettable experience!