Gourcy:The municipality of Gourcy celebrated the second edition of the Day of Excellence in Primary School, recognizing outstanding achievements in education during a formal ceremony held on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The event aimed to reward individuals who excelled in their educational performances throughout the year.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the municipality recorded a remarkable success rate of 98.16% for the Primary School Certificate (CEP) session of 2026, with 1,869 out of 1,904 candidates successfully passing. This accomplishment came despite the challenges posed by security concerns and difficult learning conditions, earning praise from local authorities.
Bosso Kaba Toé Téré, President of the Special Delegation of the Gourcy Commune, emphasized the goal of fostering healthy competition and promoting hard work among students. He also urged the community and educational stakeholders to tackle the issue of students leaving school to work at gold mining sites. The High Commissioner of Zondoma Province highlighted the importance of recognizing contributions to education and reaffirmed the administration's support for such initiatives.
Pascal Ouédraogo, representing the sponsors, called for unity among the people of the province to support the education sector, which is vital for national development. More than 40 prizes were distributed, including a motorcycle, tablets, bicycles, school supplies, and commendation letters, to deserving individuals from the two Basic Education Districts (CEB).
Florence Bambara from the Kouksin school was awarded the best teacher prize, with all 67 of her students passing the CEP exam. She received a new motorcycle, a tablet, and a letter of congratulations. Among the students, Rélwendé Abdoul Sofiane Simporé from the Bisanaba A school achieved the highest average score of 9.80/10 and was rewarded with a bicycle and a complete school kit for his transition to post-primary education. The event also recognized educational supervisors, parents, administrative staff, and non-formal education stakeholders.