British Council Ghana organised its annual PSGN awards on 14 November 2019, the event was attended by over 1100 participants which included school leaders, principals, teachers, parents and students. Recognitions and awards were given to schools, teachers and students for the brilliant performances in the May/June 2019 Cambridge examinations.
A total of 24 students were awarded in the Best subject category and two received outstanding students’ awards. Also recognised were 44 teachers nominated by their schools for supporting the students. Three schools were also awarded Best Schools based on the performance of their students. Winners in the awards category received various prizes ranging from electronic gadgets, plaques, book vouchers, gift box and Cambridge paraphernalia.
The 2019 awards ceremony happened to be the best attended PSGN event in Ghana. The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Iain Walker and Efua Asiedu, the Cambridge West Africa manager attended to illustrate their strong support.
Alan Rutt,Country Director for Ghana while delivering a speech at the Awards indicated that the British Council is committed to creating opportunities and continually developing and enhancing its training offer for schools.
“Over the past year I have been delighted to see an increasing number of schools taking advantage of these opportunities and resources for leaders, teachers, learners and parents to enable students to reach their full potential, not just in the classroom but in life beyond school,”
Alan Rutt- Country Director, Ghana
Mixed with fun and exciting performance, students from the partner schools took turns to thrill the audience with outstanding performances; from intercultural dances, poetry, singing and violin music performance. Audience feedback echoed the astounding night. The entertainment was fun with performance from 12-year old DJ Switch.
Principals and owners shared praise and appreciation afterwards in the networking session, it was a feel-good event that allowed everyone to celebrate and feel proud of their achievements. With over 55 partner schools now, the impact of the PSGN programme is very impressive.
Award Categories 2019
STAR PERFORMER AWARDS – O Level
• Outstanding Students who excelled in specific subjects in the O-Level Cambridge Examinations
Award Categories, Winners and Scores
1. O Level English Language
Winner - Jesse Kofi Apo Acquah, Ghana Christian International High School, Score (96%)
2. O Level Additional Mathematics
Winner - Roni Papa Yaw Adom Edwin, Ghana Christian International High School, Score (99%)
3. O Level Mathematics
Winner - Roni Papa Yaw Adom Edwin, Ghana Christian International High School, Score (99%)
4. O Level Physics
Winner - Jesse Kofi Apo Acquah, Ghana Christian International High School, Score (95%)
STAR PERFORMER AWARDS – IGCSE
- Outstanding Students who excelled in specific subjects in the IGCSE Cambridge Examinations
Award Categories, Winners and Scores
1. IGCSE Additional Mathematics
Winner - Joseph Ibiduma Apiriala-Atedoghu, Seaside International School, Score (99%)
2. IGCSE Biology
Winner - Eric Owuraku Asare, Alpha Beta Christian College, Score (96%)
3. IGCSE Chemistry
Winner - Eric Owuraku Asare, Alpha Beta Christian College, Score (98%)
4. IGCSE Foreign Language Arabic
Winner - Omar Abdelwahab Ibrahim Hassanin Hassouna, Al-Rayan International School, Score (96%)
5. IGCSE Foreign Language French
Winners – Fatouma Bana Toure, Al-Rayan International School, Score (96%)
- Loyd Ange Aime Djirosse, British International School Ghana, Score (96%)
- Victoria-Ashley Nadom Quartey, East Airport International School, Score (96%)
- Lea Louisa Dela Loupiac, Takoradi International School, Score (96%)
6. IGCSE Mathematics without Coursework
Winner - Joseph Ibiduma Apiriala-Atedoghu, Seaside International School, Score (100%)
7. IGCSE First Language English
Winner - Maisie Sanaa Oluwole, Al Rayan International School, Score (96%)
8. IGCSE Literature
Winner - Maltiti Salma Osman Gomda, East Airport International School, Score (95%)
9. IGCSE Information and Communication Technology
Winner - Eric Owuraku Asare, Alpha Beta Christian College, Score (95%)
9. IGCSE Sociology
Winner - Maltiti Salma Osman Gomda, East Airport International School, Score (95%)
Outstanding IGCSE Student
Winner - Eric Owuraku Asare (9A*), Alpha Beta Christian College
STAR PERFORMER AWARDS – A-Level
Outstanding Students who excelled in specific subjects in the A-Level Cambridge Examinations
Award Categories, Winners and Scores
1. Chemistry
Winner - Vishal Mukesh Thakwani, Delhi Public School, Tema, Ghana, Score (94%)
2. Mathematics
Winner - Meklit Woldeamlak, African Science Academy, Score (98%)
3. Further Mathematics
Winner - Vishal Mukesh Thakwani, Delhi Public School, Tema, Ghana, Score (93%)
4. Business Studies
Winner – Papa Kojo Adom Mark-Hansen, Delhi Public School, Tema, Ghana, Score (91%)
5. Geography
Winner – TRISTAN IAN GRUTER, GALAXY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Score (93%)
6. Biology
Winners
• Fatima Bazl-E, East Airport International School, Score (90%)
• Theodore Quasson Bailey, Alpha Beta Christian College, Score (90%)
7. History
Winner - Janelle Yaa Owusu Awuah, East Airport International School, Score (90%)
8. Physics
Winner - Vishal Mukesh Thakwani, Delhi Public School, Tema, Ghana, Score (96%)
9. Sociology
Winners
• Nicholas Olaoluwa Babafemi, Merton International Primary & High Sch, Score (91%)
• Ama Denkyira Obiri-Yeboa, Delhi Public School, Tema, Ghana, Score (91%)
Outstanding A-LEVEL Student
Winner - Vishal Mukesh Thakwani (4A*), Delhi Public School, Tema, Ghana
Cambridge Associate Schools Best IGCSE School of the Year
- ALPHA BETA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Cambridge Associate Schools Best O LEVEL School of the Year
- GHANA CHRISTIAN INT HIGH SCHOOL
Cambridge Associate Schools Best A LEVEL School of the Year
- DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, TEMA, GHANA
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