Bimbilla was brimming with joy and anticipation as the triumphant victors of the National Catholic School Championship arrived in town.
Our Lady of Peace Junior High School brought honour to Nanung and the entire Northern Region by clinching the National Champions title.
An exuberant crowd, including students, the GES directorate, and a significant portion of the local population, thronged the streets to give them a rousing welcome.
Uncontainable excitement gripped the town as the students of Our Lady of Peace Junior High, who had competed in the Catholic school championship in Accra and emerged as champions, returned home.
A spirited parade unfolded, with students, educators, parents, the municipal director, and the MCE flooding the streets to celebrate the victors.
The school’s achievement extended beyond the bounds of Nanung, resonating throughout the Northern Region.
The jubilant moment served as a motivating force for the students, symbolizing their triumphant journey.
The competition is called the Brain Battle Competition.
Our Lady of Peace JHS is a public school, run on government capitation grants.
Accompanied by the championship trophy, they proudly presented it to the municipal director of education.
Mr. Paul Kwame Agbevor, the Municipal Director, lauded the participants, urging them to persevere by dedicating themselves to their studies.
He hailed Our Lady of Peace for elevating Nanung’s prestige and extended heartfelt congratulations to both the teachers and the students.
“Today, the entire municipality is very happy for Our Lady of Peace for winning the trophy for Nanung and the Northern Region. This comes as a commitment and dedication on the part of the masters and the coaches. Congratulations to the exuberant students. Please, I want to tell you that the sky should be your limit. Please do not say this is the end. I encourage you to study hard, and I am sure you will go far. The Directorate is very proud of you for making Nanung and the Northern Region proud. It does not matter where you are coming from, but what matters is what you can do. And you have indeed proven to the world that Bimbilla is great.”
Additionally, Nanumba North’s Municipal Chief Executive, Abdulai Yaqoub, who joined the welcoming throng, commended the students for their victory.
He pledged to host a grand celebration in their honour, acknowledging their role in making the entire community proud.
“I am a very happy man today because Our Lady of Peace has made us all proud, not only in Nanung but the entire Northern Region. I want to congratulate the victors and the masters, and I also want to tell them that we are going to organize a very big party for them to show our appreciation to them for their efforts. Nanung is proud of you.”
The students graciously shared their elation and experiences with Citi News.
“We are very happy for winning this trophy. This is the third edition, and we have brought it to the Northern Region. We want it to stay here for a long time, not just for a year. I encourage my juniors to do well to defend it next year. We had sleepless nights and were determined to win, and we have won. We say thanks to God Almighty.”
Remarks from the educators who accompanied the students to the competition shed light on the journey.
“We were with them, giving them all the encouragement and reminding them that they can do it. They should not be intimidated, and God willing, we have made it. The children are actually very sharp, and we also gave them the necessary preparations.”
The Catholic school competition in Ghana saw Our Lady of Peace Junior High School from Bimbilla rise as the ultimate champions.
Their dominance was evident from the group stages to the semi-finals, culminating in their championship victory.
This triumph underscores the idea that one’s origins matter less than their capabilities.
Our Lady of Peace, through their achievement, showcased that excellence indeed emanates from Bimbilla.