The Round of 16 in the Perfect Star Media and Perfect Grade Publications and Stationery Basic Schools Assessment Competition has concluded.
The event was held at the GNAT Hall at Amakom, Kumasi, the official venue for the competition.
The atmosphere was charged as students from different schools showcased their readiness.
Twelve schools participated, delivering impressive performances, but ten advanced to the quarter finals stage, scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024.
After the Round of 16, Lordina International School and Glitters Stars Academy were unfortunately eliminated.
The results are as follows:
Unique Educational Complex – 267.5 points
Reverence Preparatory School – 242.5 points
Queen Namies Montessori – 233.5 points
O.A Legacy International School – 226.5 points
Eldia Montessori School – 217 points (tied)
Bosomtwe STEM Academy – 217 points (tied)
Konadu Educational Complex – 211 points
Mamprobi Salvation Army – 196.5 points
Osabarima Educational Complex – 193 points
Global Academy – 190 points
Lordina International School – 179 points
Glitters Stars Academy – 152 points
In a statement to the press, Pastor Philip Sarpong, CEO of Perfect Star Media and Perfect Grade Publications and Stationery, praised the participating schools for their strong performances.
Pastor Philip Sarpong noted that the learners’ efforts indicate a promising future for Ghana.
He also mentioned that the examiners faced some challenges during the marking process, but they were successfully addressed.
Pastor Sarpong encouraged the students to remain diligent in their studies, as he observed that some schools that performed well in the auditions saw their scores drop in Round 16.
Several teachers from the qualifying schools expressed their excitement about advancing to the next stage.
Some admitted to feeling anxious before the assessment, but they felt relieved once the results were announced and they learned their schools had progressed. Others confirmed that there was no cheating involved.
The teachers stated that they would continue to train their students and address any mistakes made during the round of 16.
