By Willy Kadewere

Chikwawa, December 25, Mana: In an attempt to enhance quality education, Chikwawa District Council recognized efforts by teachers in the 2023/2024 Primary School Leaving Certificate Examinations (PSLCE) performance through award presentations to best teachers, Primary Education Advisors (PEAs) and schools.

The event took place at Chikwawa Secondary School hall on Tuesday under the theme: "Recognizing Teachers' Excellence, Backbone of Quality Education."

In his remarks, Chikwawa District Council Chairperson, Martin Goche appreciated the efforts of the teachers, saying there is a significant change in terms of PSLCE performance in the district.

"As compared to 2022-2023 PSLCE results where only 70 learners were selected to National Secondary Schools. This year's PSLCE performance has improved with at least 104 learners selected to National Secondary Schools," said Goche.

Goche who was the guest of honour during the event has since encouraged teachers in the district to continue providing quality education for the council to become one of the best-performing districts.

Director of Education and Sports for Chikwawa District Council, Gertrude Zimba Jumbe said the significance of motivating teachers and recognizing their efforts in providing quality education cannot be overemphasised.

Jumbe said despite teachers working under challenging factors, such as a high teacher-to-learner ratio, they have produced good results as a district compared to the past two years; hence, the recognition.

Head Teacher of Sekeni Primary School which emerged top in the best school category, Gladys Mugawa, expressed satisfaction with the award, saying they have been motivated to continue doing better as a school and also as individuals.

Apart from awarding teachers, the district council has also distributed 10 motorcycles to PEAs as one way of facilitating their mobility.