The year-long event celebrated values and identity through various artistic and academic disciplines.
The 2025/2026 academic year's cultural competition for schools in Eritrea's Central Region concluded on September 3rd. The event, held under the theme “Culture: Fostering Values and Identity,” spanned elementary to secondary levels and included activities such as reading, calligraphy, general knowledge, photography, painting, innovation, debating, narration, short stories, poetry, dance, music, and drama.
At the closing ceremony at Cinema Roma, Mr. Mesfun Woldeselasie, head of administration and finance at the Ministry of Education's Central Region branch, emphasized culture's role in reflecting societal aspirations and values. He called for nurturing committed youth who uphold noble societal values. Mr. Solomon Barhe, head of culture, stated the program aimed to instill patriotism and cultural pride in the younger generation, encouraging them to inherit and pass on ancestral values.
Mr. Barhe also advocated for teacher training programs focused on coordinating cultural activities and for increased parental involvement. Awards were presented to the winning schools during the concluding event, recognizing their achievements in the diverse cultural showcases throughout the academic year.
Why it mattersThe competition aims to instill love of country and culture in the new generation, nurturing young people who are proud of their identity.
Read in ASJ →Outstanding students in Keren and Elaberet sub-zones received awards for high scores on national examinations.
Outstanding students in the Keren and Elaberet sub-zones of Eritrea's Anseba Region were recognized on September 1 for achieving high scores in national examinations. Rora Junior and High School in Keren awarded 10 students who scored 90 or above in the eighth-grade national exam and 14 students with GPAs between 3.0 and 4.0 in the school-leaving exam. The school's director noted a significant increase in pass rates over three years, with the eighth-grade exam rising from 40% to 70% and the school-leaving exam from 18.5% to 31.2%.
The improvement in educational quality was attributed to the combined efforts of the school community, the public, and the students, according to the head of educational facilities. In Elaberet sub-zone, Awet Secondary School honored 18 students for their high performance on the 2025/2026 national school-leaving examination. The school's director expressed commitment to enhancing efforts for even better results, noting year-on-year improvements in student outcomes.
The head of educational facilities in Elaberet called for the continued recognition and encouragement of high-achieving students. These awards highlight the progress in academic performance within the region and acknowledge the dedication of both students and educators.
Why it mattersOutstanding students in Eritrea's Anseba Region are being recognized and encouraged for their academic achievements in national examinations.
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