Glory Baptish Primary School recently held its 15th speech and prize giving ceremony at the school grounds in Old Jeshwang.

Speaking at the ceremony, CA Brempong, the principal of the school, highlighted the successes registered by the school over the years noting that they are currently trying in all aspects to see to it that the students of the school further their education up to university levels.  He also saluted the teachers for their hard work over the years.

He voiced out their commitment to ensure that the students acquire the necessary education required and ensure that education reaches the door steps of all Gambians as highlighted in the education policy. He then urged parents to ensure that children are disciplined and promised that his staff will live up to expectation.

Momodou Lamin Sanneh, director of Basic and Secondary Education and guest speaker at the occasion, thanked the school authorities for a job well done over the years.

Mr Sanneh, also recognised the relentless contribution of the Baptish Church to the socio-economic development of the country through the provision of comprehensive education which ranges from early childhood development to senior secondary education.

At the end of the ceremony, a poem and drama presentation was made by students on the theme ‘Child’s right and freedom’ and outstanding students were awarded prizes.