Our Lady of Peace Junior High School (JHS) in Bimbilla, Nanumba North Municipality, Northern Region, has won the Catholic Schools Quiz Championship in Ghana.
The school emerged first from the group stage, through to the semi-finals, and finally to the finals, where they won the trophy.
One of the teachers who led the team to the competition, Mr. Dauda Shani, could not hide his joy and appreciation. He extended his happiness to the staff and the headmaster.
“We are very happy to win the trophy. Our Lady of Peace has been the light of the municipality since its establishment, and we did not want to disappoint the people. This trophy means a lot to us, and I want to first express my gratitude to the students and also the teachers for their hard work,” he stated.
“In fact, since we left for the venue, the staff has been constantly in touch with us in prayers, and Allah has answered our prayers. We are most grateful,” he added.
The staff and students back home are very happy and excited. Some of the teachers also shared their happiness with Citi News.
“We are very happy for the trophy. At Our Lady, the staff is very dedicated, and this goes to confirm what we have been doing. We were champions at the regional level and now champions at the national level. We are so proud of our children. The teachers are doing their best, and we encourage them to continue. The children are our own, and we should not disappoint them,” they said.