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[Cameroonpatriots] Daily Motivator Walter Takang (enow70@hotmail.com) cameroonpatriots@yahoogroups.com; Wednesday, August 8, 2012 4:37 PM

Daily Motivator (In passing On the Lighter Side Amazing!)

A father was reading a magazine and his little daughter every now and then distracted him.

To keep her busy, he tore one page on which was printed the map of the world. He tore it into pieces and asked her to go to her room and put them together to make the map again. He was sure she would take the whole day to get it done. But the little one came back within minutes with perfect map. When he asked how she could do it so quickly, she said, "Oh Dad, there is a man's face on the other side of the paper. I made the face perfect to get the map right." She ran outside to play leaving her father surprised. Life keeps on giving us challenges but it is on us to tackle and handle it in the best way we think we can. The most important thing is to look, listen, think and understand about the other sides and then handle things and do them the best way we can. If it is too fast then may be in slowing it down, if too rigid then may be in being flexible, if too far or long them may be near by or short, if too free then may be in some restriction, if too complex then may be in simplicity... and vice versa. There are more than one way to solve a problem and there may be something better on the other side to solve it. There is always the other side to whatever we experience in this world. Whenever we come across a challenge or a puzzling situation, always look at the other side. You will be surprised to see an easy way to tackle the problem.

Always look at the other sides. Best possible solution may be in the shadow of the side you are looking at. - Anonymous.
Thanks and regards, Walter To: Cameroonpatriots@yahoogroups.com; boyo@yahoogroups.com; crtvmorningsafari@yahoo.com From: gkisob@yahoo.com Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2012 08:45:04 -0700 Subject: Re: [Cameroonpatriots] Drastic Drop in 2012 GCE results

Fellow Cameroonians, We continue to marvel at the fact that the mission schools are doing much better than the Gov't school even though they take the brightest and the best students, even though we know the truth. The truth being as it has been said that there is too much freedom at Gov't schools, less discipline and a lot of "I don't Care" attitude from top to bottom.
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The teachers and school administrator are always chasing dossiers and spend limited time in school. In a system which encourages this kind of attitude, what would you expect. Even when the teachers are in school, their style of teacher is less than desired. Most teachers in public schools have part time jobs at private schools. At the public schools, they are paid regardless of performance, however, at the private schools, they are paid by performance. Talk to the teachers and they will say they teach the same. No they do not. Teachers at public schools have been know to say that they will get paid regardless of what they do so it is up to the children to work hard. Those kinds of utterances cannot be heard at the private schools where they work. If we are so concerned why don't we come up with solutions. We are always quick to say what problems we have but hardly come up with any solutions. My solution, let us contribute en mass to the Presbyterian,Catholic and Baptist missions who have been doing a swell job. Lots of ex-students at various colleges have gone back to upgrade and modernize their respective colleges. How about for once we start a charity in this country. We contribute money and build schools ( Presbyterian,Catholic and Baptist missions) in our parts for our young ones. We have lots of people who have grant writing skills. Let us put them to use. We can write for grants and these missions in this country, private businesses and individuals will help us. How come we cannot use what we have to help our country. My brothers and sisters, this is our time. Let us use it wisely and stop talking. History will judge us. Sincerely,

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From: Francis Njung <njungf@yahoo.com> To: boyo@yahoogroups.com; cameroonpatriots@yahoogroups.com; crtvmorningsafari@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, August 3, 2012 3:44 AM Subject: [Cameroonpatriots] Drastic Drop in 2012 GCE results

Drastic Drop in 2012 GCE results

Results of the 2012 session of the General Certificate of Education Examination (GCE) were released yesterday July 31, 2012. The exams witnessed a drastic drop this year at both levels.

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GCE Board A total of 57.689 candidates made it at both levels including GCE Technical exams. The Advanced Level scored 55.70 per cent as against 76.99 last year. At the Ordinary Level, a score of 42.88 per cent was registered lower than last years 43.51 per cent. Concerning the Technical GCE, the Advanced Level dropped from last years 46.60 per cent to 41.96 per cent. However, the Ordinary Level Technical climbed from last years 38.24 per cent to 40.65 this year. Nine schools hit 100 per cent passes at the Advanced Level: OLLSS Mankon (90 passes), SJC Sasse (87 passes), SHC Mankon (84 passes), PSS Mankon (81 passes), SWC Fontem (43 passes), SHC Douala (36 passes), BRC Soppo (26 passes), SAMS Kitiwum (26 passes), and TBC Bertoua (5 passes). Nine schools however scored 100 per cent at the GCE O/L namely: the OLLSS Mankon (103 passes), SJC Sasse (94 passes), SBC Mvolye (69 passes), SWC Fontem (75 passes), SAMS Kitiwum (34 passes), BRC Soppo (47 passed), GSS Mbamba (7 passes), MCC Mbingo (3 passes) and APC Teze (2 passes). The SLC Nkwen scored 100 per cent at GCE Technical A/L. Meanwhile, PCSS Buea scored 100 per cent at the GCE O/L Technical. Parents and teachers, many of whom expressed worry at the dismal performances this year are still to discover the reasons behind the low successes. The Registrar of the GCE Board, Humphrey Ekema Monono was not available in Buea for comments. A total of 123.734 candidates sat for the exams, with only 57.689 making it at both levels. In Buea, the announcement of the results sparked anxiety amongst the candidates and parents. Most of them rushed to the GCE Board premises defying the heavy rains. Unfortunately, the results booklets were unavailable. Many journalists were stranded at the GCE Board premises in search of result booklets which were not immediately on hand unlike in previous years. No GCE Board official was available to assist the media, anxious parents and candidates. Cameroon Tribune

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1. Eyong Reply August 2, 2012 at 13:35 The Registrar of the GCE Board, Humphrey Ekema Monono was not available in Buea for comments. I wish the registrar did a little more on the occasion of the publication of results when most people are tuned in on how to improve on their childrens learning. Examination results are never just about statistics. They are opportunities for further learning achievements. What accounts for this drop? What implications and recommendations for the next academic year? What subjects are most valued? What does it tell us about the future of education in Cameroon? Not just the registrar: I am yet to read an article from any educationist on the interpretation of these results. What do some schools keep having 100%? What they doing right that others schools are not doing? In terms of expenditure, are we waiting money on public schools that are not doing well? What are the sanctions? What are the existing incentives for better performance?
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I guess we have to read between the lines to understand that poor performance is related to parental investment (Mission Boarding Schools), or that State investment, which for the most part is 10 times higher than Mission schools budgets, is being wasted on government teachers who are not as duty conscious as we would have liked them to be. Each year I keep asking myself the same question: what is in the water that children in Catholic and Mission schools drink to be able to perform that well? Even mission schools that didnt score 100% are not far from it. They continue to top the charts, even as the government provides them with very little support. What if some of our government schools where to be entrusted into the hands of mission school authorities on contract basis? Just a thought

eyallow Reply August 2, 2012 at 18:45 It a combination of a few things. Mission schools select their students based on performance, as such they always tend to admit the best students in the country. Secondly, they provide a conducive environment for studies and are strict as hell. I went from a mission school to CCAST Bambili. In lower six we were over 200 students (S1 and S2 combined). In that class, every one was a top student from where they came, with A and B grades scattered about. A majority had 10 and 9 papers at the O-levels. But we never scored 100% and in fact by the end of the first year in lower six, some where dismissed for poor performance. My experience at CCAST clearly showed me that government schools approach education with the least concern for students. We could come and go as we desired and even told off teachers. In fact, I dont even know how I got promoted and not to talk of eventually passing the A-levels, because all we did was drink, cause trouble and run after girls. Clearly, this wasnt the case when I was at mission school. In fact the freedom one came into coming from a mission school got us all confused with excitement. It was even more so for the girls from Lourdes. 2. chinaman Reply August 2, 2012 at 13:38 any website to brows the results? or GCE board isnt that much advanced?

Emperor Reply August 2, 2012 at 21:03 Provide an email address and ill forward it to you. 3. congosaman Reply August 2, 2012 at 14:04 The reason for the low performance is because the registrar of the board did some good work to curb corruption within the board! Years ago, all those mushroom private schools used to buy the exam questions from board members and reveal them to their students before the exam date. There were schools that no one knew about that propped up with 100% passes at the time of the results. Some of us had to sweat to make it while lunatics turned up with 5 papers at A/L and 10 papers at O/L. They made us look stupid! Man how i hated those days! 4. Mbeuh Reply August 2, 2012 at 14:06
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Aside from the few schools mentioned above registering 100% pass at the O level, and I congratulate them , I wonder if the overall drop in percentage performace is a reflection of either teacher absenteesim or not enough effort on the students part or a combination of both. I understand its still early but a diagnosis of the problem of why these poor results ought to take place and suppor structures and programs enacted. When I taught school some decades back, students performance at the end of term examinations were a gauge on how well or not so well I did my job. At least thats how I saw it. But seeing that times have changed, many factors could be at play here. Again, my congratulations to those who passed. For those who didnt make it, theres the pain of dealing with failure, however I urge you to take it from one who went through the same circumstances in life (moi), failing a few exams now and then but always determined to scale through the next time. Courage! 5. mami coco Reply August 2, 2012 at 14:23 i am evens shocked some schools are still having 100%. this cameroon educational system is a total waste of precious time. whats form1 there for? its a totally useless class whats nursery 3there for? i have gone thru this educational system i know how it is. to even make matters worst, after all these endless years of education no jobs! how are students supposed to feel encouraged? the whole government of cameroon are full of shit including mr president. your youths roam about the streets stealing and doing all sorts of things for money and survival we learn hard come to europe and give the white ppl all our knowledge and know how because u guys make us hopeless isnt it a shame? y do we have to read a 3year syllable starting from form3 for the gce o levels? y not form 4? skool don turn na slavery? badluck witch people 6. John Dinga Reply August 2, 2012 at 15:04 While schools can and should evaluate their individual performances and plan ahead, the best that should happen is for an independent body to assess all educational institutions based on some criteria that can help everybody in the decision-making process students, parents, employers, the government and even the GCE board itself. Choosing a good school involves so many considerations fees, quality of discipline, proximity to home, devotion of teaching staff, past results, location of institution with respect to promotion of real academic climate.and many more. People should be able to choose a school that meets their taste and their pruchasing power, knowing at the same time what to expect in the years ahead. Going through a college is often one thing but college material going through the candidate is another ball game altogether. Those GCE certificates are only a passport to the things ahead; the real test is yet to come in the university or on the job.

Commonsense is Not Common Reply August 2, 2012 at 16:44 @John Dinga aka The Faceful Prevaricator: You wrote:the best that should happen is for an independent body to assess all educational institutions based on some criteria that can help everybody in the decision-making process students, parents, employers, the government and even the GCE board itself Who will pay for this independent body to do this assesment? Why is this assesment necesary when the Minstries of Educatuion and Higher Education assess educational institutions every year to ensure that these schools meet the standards required of them? Students and parents decide what school to attend based on financial ability, geographical location and career path. Employers decide who to hire based on an evaluation of whether or not the candidate can meet their job requirements. The GCE board is under the Ministry of
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Educaton and has access to inspection records from the Ministry fo Education. The independent assesment you recommend will be a waste of effort and resources and the only deliverable from that will be a usless report with information that is already common knowledge to all. 7. quakouman Reply August 2, 2012 at 15:15 Bravo Sasse College. You inspired us through hardship, excellence and scholarship. It is through this inspiration that we are surviving. You are truly a gem of providence. God Bless our time, God Bless Sasse College, our Alma Mater true. 8. korak Reply August 2, 2012 at 15:50 Seems like the students are too distracted with Facebook,twitter and all kinds of social networks 9. Emile Reply August 2, 2012 at 16:04 GO SEAT OF WISDOM COLLEGE FONTEM. 100% AT ALL LEVELS WHAOOO! FORWARD EVER BACKWARD NEVER 10. Huckleberry Finn Reply August 2, 2012 at 17:00 Everything is going wrong in that country. We have a lot of graduates roaming the street. They need to reform the educational system. The youths need skills and not too much general knowledge. 11. Patriot Reply August 2, 2012 at 17:01 too many TV channels today to watch, facebook and all this crappy social media has become a huge distraction for our kids nowadays. Little or no concentration. just saying! 12. Ashu Reply August 2, 2012 at 17:05 Good job, GCE board. The results had been so good the previous years that one has been wondering if that exam still holds the merit that it use to in the past. 13. John Jumbo Reply August 3, 2012 at 03:32 A priest has to take over BHS.

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