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NUGS Quiz for 28 remote basic schools starts

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Junior high schools are the target of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) newest initiative, the NUGS Quiz.

At the end of the first contest in Zone 1 of the competition, Agona Presby JHS emerged victorious.

NUGS Quiz for 28 remote basic schools starts

The following schools are participating in the Zone 1 Quiz:
📌Agona Methodist JHS
📌Agona African Faith JHS
📌Agona SDA JHS
📌Agona Presby JHS
📌Agona Interbeton JHS
📌Agona Islamic JHS

The competition for the ultimate trophy has divided all 28 schools into 5 zones.

According to a blog post by NUGS that Ghana Education News saw, the quiz targets and provides remote schools with a unique opportunity to compete and gain attention.

“The first edition of the NUGS Quiz recognizes our grassroots by hosting a contest between 28 basic schools, some of which are located in remote towns.” The blog post stated.

The best school that wins will receive a special golden trophy as an honour.

“Which of the schools among the 28 institutions participating in the first edition of the NUGs quiz will win the coveted golden trophy?”Stay tuned!” It stated on its X page.

The 28 schools competing are as follows…

  1. Wiamoase Methodist JHS
  2. Mpaebo APS JHS
  3. Wiamoase Saviour D/A JHS
  4. Wiamoase SDA JHS
  5. Ultimate Academy Technology Basic
  6. Wiamoase Presbyterian JHS
  7. Aamang D/A JHS
  8. Konya D/A JHS
  9. Asamang SDA JHS
  10. Agona African Faith JHS
  11. Agona Presby JHS
  12. Agona Interberton JHS
  13. Amoakohene D/A JHS
  14. Agona Methodist JHS
  15. Kona D/A 1 JHS
  16. Kona D/A  2 JHS
  17. Montosua D/A JHS
  18. Mountain High College & International School
  19. Yenso Project JHS
  20. Jamasi SDA JHS
  21. Jamasi Presbyterian JHS
  22. Jamasi Salvation Army JHS
  23. ST. Michael’s Roman JHS
  24. Tabre D/A Experimental JHS
  25. Dawu D/A JHS
  26. Jamasi Rashadiya Islamic JHS

 

This initiative is a rare opportunity for schools in remote areas of Ghana to shine and show their academic capabilities at a time when nearly all national quizzes are dominated by schools in the city.

It will also serve an an invaluable learning experience for the students.

 

ABOUT NUGS

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) was formed in the year 1962 and has since had the central aim of protecting the interest of all Ghanaian students both home and abroad. As such, the union has in successive years taken up various initiatives, projects and programs to ensure that the student life and experience for the youth in our country is a pleasant one.

READ: Download 2024 BECE Sample Questions released by WAEC

The union is a democratic, non-partisan and progressive mass movement of students, both in Ghana and abroad, championing a common course. We are also committed to advocating to inculcate a high degree of patriotism and nationalism in our students to prepare them adequately for the future of our country.

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