Nkhata Bay, MALAWI – Four Community Day Secondary Schools (CDSSs) in Mpamba Constituency, Nkhata Bay District, have joined a quiz competition organised by Healthwise to promote academic excellence among learners.
The schools are Pundu, Lwazi, Chisala and Mpamba CDSSs, which have joined the competition after Healthwise successfully implemented similar competitions in primary schools.
Healthwise Executive Director Tendai Chidzero disclosed this at Mpamba CDSS after the organisation entered into a strategic implementation partnership with Mpamba Constituency legislator Jacob Mtambalika
Chidzero said the organisation was committed to promoting quality education and empowering learners through initiatives that encourage academic competition and improve learning outcomes.
“We believe that such initiatives motivate learners to work hard, build confidence and improve their academic performance,” said Chidzero.
Member of parliament for Mpamba Constituency Jacob Mtambalika said the partnership was part of his commitment to transforming education in his constituency, adding that he had contributed K10 million towards the programme to ensure its effective implementation.
“Education remains a key priority in my constituency, and supporting initiatives that directly benefit learners is an investment in the future of our communities,” said Mtambalika.
Head teacher for Mpamba CDSS, Gertrude Phiri, hailed the partnership, saying the initiative had given the schools renewed hope of improving their academic performance.
Phiri said the quiz competition would also encourage learners to develop a culture of studying and healthy academic competition, which she hoped would contribute to improved examination results.