By Richard Kagunda

Kasungu, May 17, Mana: Teachers in the Central East Education Division (CEED) have been urged to work with dedication and discipline in order to achieve good educational outcomes including improved learners' performance.

Deputy Director for Secondary Education, Samuel Chibwana said this on Friday in Kasungu District when he presided over the awards of best teachers and students for the 2024 academic year in the CEED.

He said dedication and discipline are key traits for those entrusted to impart knowledge to learners and create a supportive and engaging environment suitable for learning.

“This is why we are giving out these awards today in recognition of the excellent work you did and we are double sure that once we equip you with the necessary resources and expertise, we will achieve the desired educational outcomes.

“However, we plead with you to avoid complacency because of this recognition, instead, this should encourage you to work harder,” Chibwana said.

Cosmas Chintowe from Chayamba Secondary School emerged as the overall winner and could not hide his excitement after receiving a six-inch double mattress and a trophy.

He said: “My desire was to become one of the best teachers in the region and I am excited that I have finally made it.

“Most of the time we lack teaching and learning materials but a wise teacher will always be resourceful, striving to bridge such a gap by improvising learning materials that could still make the learners understand the gist of the lesson.”

Loyola Jesuit Secondary School defended its status as the best national secondary school in the division including Nkhamenya Girls and Robert Blake Secondary schools.

Kafukule Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) claimed the best CDSS prize while Nkhotakota Secondary School was recognized as the best district boarding secondary school.

CEED Acting Education Division Manager, Charles Mthothe thanked Standard Bank, FDH Bank and Pinnacle, a microloan financial institution, for supporting the annual awards ceremony which he said has helped improve performance in the division.

The activities started with a procession from CEED headquarters to Chankhanga CDSS.