Program 02
Debating Competition
Zonal debates and a grand finale for senior high schools.
Program 01
Quiz Competition
A zonal and district-level academic competition that gives primary and junior high students across the four Sisaala districts a reason to study, and a stage to shine.
- Who
- Upper Primary (P4 to P6) and JHS students
- Where
- All four Sisaala districts
- Subjects
- English, Maths, Science and culture
How it works
From the classroom to the championship
Four rounds take the best students from every school to an inter-district final.
- 1
School qualifiers
Each participating school selects its strongest team.
- 2
Zonal rounds
School teams compete against others in their zone.
- 3
District finals
Zone winners meet to decide each district’s champion.
- 4
Inter-district championship
The four district champions compete for the overall title.
- 1
School qualifiers
Each participating school selects its strongest team.
- 2
Zonal rounds
School teams compete against others in their zone.
- 3
District finals
Zone winners meet to decide each district’s champion.
- 4
Inter-district championship
The four district champions compete for the overall title.
Why a quiz?
Excellence needs a stage
Few structured incentives or public platforms exist in the Sisaala area to celebrate academic achievement. The quiz gives students a goal to study for, and their communities a reason to cheer.
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of 1,249 Sissala East candidates scored between 11 and 15 in the 2024 BECE.
Source: EBF concept note
Prizes
What winners receive
Trophies
For the winning schools.
Certificates
Recognising the students who compete and win.
Book prizes
Books for winning students and their schools.
Educational materials
Learning materials for winning schools.
Help run the next competition
Fund prizes and logistics, volunteer at a round, or bring your school into the competition.
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Other programs
Program 03
Readers Clubs
Weekly reading sessions in at least 10 schools, with books, shelves and trained facilitators.
Program 04
Female Student Awards
Bursaries, supplies and mentors for the top-performing and most improved girls.
Program 05
Educational Trips
Visits to universities, Parliament and industry.
