By Alhassan Spear Kamara
Government Secondary School for Girls, Mathora, a distinguished institution with a longstanding reputation for academic excellence, continues to reinforce its status as one of Sierra Leone’s leading educational establishments.
Situated in Mathora in the outskirt of Magburaka township, the school has, for generations, shaped the intellectual and professional trajectories of countless women who have gone on to make remarkable contributions to national progress.
Under the astute leadership of its dedicated and visionary Principal, Madam Marie Juliet Kamara, the school remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a culture of excellence.
With a rigorous approach to academic supervision, a highly motivated teaching staff and a disciplined student body, the institution has consistently secured impressive results in public examinations.
Despite the challenges that naturally accompany any learning institution, the school continues to receive crucial governmental support, ensuring its ability to sustain and enhance its high standards of education.
As part of its tradition of celebrating academic achievement, the school will hold its much-anticipated Prize Giving Ceremony on Friday, 21st February 2025, an occasion dedicated to recognizing pupils who have demonstrated exceptional performance in the previous academic year.
The event will serve not only as a moment of well-earned recognition for diligent pupils but also as an inspiration for others to strive for excellence.
The highlight of the event will be the keynote address by the distinguished Honourable Member of Parliament, Mabinty Fornah, a resolute and passionate advocate for education and the empowerment of young women.
As a leading female political figure and a dedicated representative of Tonkolili District, her words are expected to ignite a renewed sense of ambition and purpose in the pupils.
With a rich history of academic rigor and leadership development, the school views this ceremony as an opportunity to reaffirm its mission of shaping the next generation of trailblazers.
Beyond celebrating student accomplishments, the event will also be an avenue for recognizing a personality who has contributed meaningfully to national development.
Journalists Without Borders (JWB), an independent media organization that will be covering the ceremony, will during the momentous event present a prestigious Certificate of Appreciation to Honourable Mabinty Fornah in recognition of her unwavering dedication to her constituents and her impactful role in Parliament.
This accolade will serve as a token of appreciation for her tireless advocacy on behalf of the people of Tonkolili and her broader contributions to national governance.
The celebrations will culminate in a grand Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, a moment of solemn reflection and gratitude for the successes achieved and the challenges overcome. This spiritual gathering will bring together pupils, staff, alumni and well-wishers in a collective expression of appreciation and hope for the future.
It will also reinforce the school’s enduring values of integrity, discipline and excellence; principles that have guided generations of its students to success.
As Government Secondary School for Girls, Mathora, continues its distinguished legacy, it remains an institution committed to academic distinction and holistic education, shaping young women who will go on to leave an indelible mark on society.
