Tamale International Basic School has been crowned the Overall Best GALOP School at the maiden National Schools Awards organised by the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA), in recognition of its outstanding improvement in learning outcomes under the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP).
The awards ceremony, held at the Mensvic Hotel under the theme, “Resetting Education for Better Learning Outcomes,” celebrated schools in underserved communities that have demonstrated measurable progress in teaching and learning through the World Bank-supported GALOP initiative.
The event brought together key players in Ghana’s education sector, including the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, Deputy Minister for Education Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, officials of the Ministry of Education, representatives of the World Bank, development partners, officials of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Regional and District Directors of Education, school heads, teachers and learners.
Addressing participants, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu praised the award-winning schools and education stakeholders for their commitment to improving learning outcomes despite the challenges confronting the sector.
He commended teachers, school leaders and education managers for their dedication and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing policies and interventions aimed at improving educational outcomes across the country.
According to him, the government remains focused on ensuring that every Ghanaian child, irrespective of location or background, has access to quality education that equips them with the knowledge and skills needed for national development.
Inspector-General of Schools, Prof. Tahiru Salifu Azeko, described the awards as a significant milestone in Ghana’s efforts to improve accountability and quality in pre-tertiary education.
He said the awards were designed to recognise schools that have demonstrated resilience, commitment and measurable progress in improving learning outcomes, particularly in underserved communities.
“The awards are intended not only to celebrate achievement but also to inspire schools across the country to pursue continuous improvement and uphold the highest standards of quality,” Prof. Azeko stated.
He expressed appreciation to the World Bank for its support through the GALOP programme and acknowledged the contributions of the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service, development partners and other education agencies in making the initiative successful.
Prof. Azeko also reaffirmed NaSIA’s commitment to strengthening school quality assurance through effective inspections and licensing, while indicating that future editions of the National Schools Awards would be expanded to recognise more deserving schools across the country.
The ceremony climaxed with the presentation of awards to schools that excelled in various categories, with Tamale International Basic School taking the highest honour as the Overall Best GALOP School.
NaSIA said the National Schools Awards form part of efforts to recognise excellence, encourage continuous improvement and promote accountability within Ghana’s pre-tertiary education system.
The authority believes recognising outstanding performance will inspire greater innovation and commitment among schools as Ghana continues its drive to improve learning outcomes nationwide.
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