SEED Promotes Quality Education Through Inter-School Debate Competition
The competition seeks to foster academic excellence in languages, including English, Chichewa, and French.
Zomba, Malawi - In a bid to enhance the quality of education, the South East Education Division (SEED) organized a debate competition in the Eastern region, with a total prize of K950,000, writes Peter Davieson.
The competition seeks to foster academic excellence in languages, including English, Chichewa, and French.
The Chairperson of the SEED Language Teachers Association (LTA), Patrick Kaliyati, emphasized the significance of such debates in improving students' listening, learning, and research skills.
He encouraged schools interested in participating to register promptly, as 35 schools have already expressed interest.
Kaliyati further pointed out the importance of addressing the issue of corruption in Malawi.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is sponsoring the event to collaborate with the youth in the fight against corruption.
Kaliyati stated, "We understand that by joining hands with these youths in the fight against corruption, we hope that we can win the battle."
Andrew Usi, the Principal Public Education Officer for the Anti-Corruption Bureau, highlighted ACB's role in financing certain activities and awarding prizes to the winning schools.
Moreover, the ACB aims to educate students and communities participating in the debate about the perils of corruption.
Usi stated, "My duty is to sensitize youths on the evils of corruption. So, as ACB, we are addressing the financial and knowledge gaps on corruption issues. We are targeting children as they are in the majority and are found everywhere. They are often victims, so we want to empower them in the fight against corruption."
Several schools are participating in the debate competition, including St. Mary's Girls Secondary School, Malindi Secondary School, Masongola Secondary School, and Likangala Secondary School.
The winner of the competition will receive a cash prize of K500,000, sponsored by Amiso Counseling Services, the Anti-Corruption Bureau, and the National Bank of Malawi.