Godwill Duutle Educational Foundation -GDEF

Celebrating the Team Behind the Success 💙💙💙💙💙

Behind every successful event is a team of dedicated individuals who choose service over convenience, commitment over comfort, and impact over recognition.

Today, Gdef NG and Amincii Foundation proudly celebrate and appreciate the Planning and Implementation Committee of the 2026 Inter-Primary School STEM Quiz Competition.

From the earliest planning meetings to the final moments of ex*****on, these remarkable individuals generously contributed their time, resources, expertise, energy, and passion to ensure the success of this initiative.

Their resilience during challenging moments, calmness under pressure, and unwavering commitment to excellence did not go unnoticed.

What makes this committee even more special is that its members were drawn from both public and private schools across Pankshin North and Pankshin South demonstrating the power of collaboration and a shared commitment to improving educational outcomes for our children.

Together, they worked behind the scenes to create a platform that encouraged critical thinking, academic excellence, confidence, and healthy competition among young learners.

Because of their efforts, hundreds of pupils were given an opportunity to learn, grow, compete, and discover their potential.

To every committee member, we say:

Thank you for your sacrifice.
Thank you for your dedication.
Thank you for believing in the power of education.

Your contribution has helped create lasting impact, and the seeds planted through this competition will continue to bear fruit in the lives of many young learners.

We celebrate you today and appreciate all that you have done.

A Story of Consistency, Growth, and Hard Work

Christ the King Foundation (Abwor Dyis) joined the GDEF Inter-Primary School STEM Quiz Competition for the very first time last year when the competition was expanded to Pankshin South.

In their debut appearance, they successfully scaled the first stage of the competition (written examination), but were unable to progress beyond the second round to the Grand Finale.

For many schools, that could have been discouraging.

But Christ the King Foundation chose a different path.

They returned this year not to dwell on disappointment, but to transform it into motivation and positive energy.

And it showed.

From the very beginning of this year’s competition, they demonstrated remarkable preparation, confidence, and determination. They delivered an outstanding performance in the written stage and emerged at the top during the second round of the competition.

At the Grand Finale, they once again put up an impressive fight and ultimately secured 🥉 third position.

For us at Godwill Duutle Educational Foundation -GDEF and Amincii Foundation stories like this are deeply inspiring because they show the real impact of healthy academic competition:
- Growth through learning
- Improvement through consistency
- Confidence built through opportunity
- Excellence developed through hard work

Seeing such significant progress within just one academic year gives us even greater confidence in the importance of creating platforms that encourage educational excellence, critical thinking, resilience, and innovation among young learners.

We are proud of the remarkable journey Christ the King Foundation has shown throughout the competition and the example they continue to set in determination and academic growth.

Congratulations once again to the pupils, teachers, and the entire school community.

We wish them even greater success in the next edition.

🥈🥈 The Two-Time Champions Who Fought Until the Very End

Coming into the 2026 Inter-Primary School STEM Quiz Competition, Na'anvit Star Academy carried the weight and pride of being the two-time defending champions.

Their track record spoke for itself.

From the early stages of the competition, Na'anvit Star Academy once again demonstrated excellence, discipline, and strong preparation, recording the highest score in the written examination phase. Although they narrowly qualified from the second round, they proved why they had remained one of the strongest schools in the competition.

At the Grand Finale, they fought with determination, confidence, and resilience worthy of champions.

In the end, the competition was decided by just a slim margin of 2 points.

While they may not have retained the title this year, Na'anvit Star Academy’s consistency and dominance over the years have raised the standard of the competition and inspired other schools to prepare harder, think deeper, and compete better.

For us at GDEF, this is one of the beautiful outcomes of healthy academic competition:
✨ Competition drives growth
✨ Greatness challenges others to improve

We are proud of the remarkable fight Na'anvit Star Academy put up throughout the competition and the example they continue to set in academic excellence, critical thinking, and resilience.

We wish them the very best in the next edition.

🏆 Cocin Akribos Manung: A True Testament That Resilience Pays Off

Sometimes, the most inspiring victories are the ones built through setbacks, determination, and the courage to try again.

Cocin Akribos has been part of the GDEF Inter-Primary School STEM Quiz Competition since the very first edition.

In the first edition, they performed exceptionally well and emerged as runners-up, with Na'anvit Star Academy taking the top position. In the second edition, however, they were unable to make it to the final stage of the competition.

It was a disappointing moment for the school, but instead of giving up, they turned that disappointment into motivation.

They went back, regrouped, and intentionally invested in preparing their students, not only in academic knowledge, but also in critical thinking, analysis, confidence, and problem-solving skills.

When they returned for the third edition, they came fully prepared, determined to give their best regardless of the outcome.

And this time, their hard work paid off.

🏆 Cocin Akribos Manung emerged as the champions of the 2026 Inter-Primary School STEM Quiz Competition, while Na'anvit Star Academy finished in second place.

For us at GDEF, this story is bigger than winning a trophy or receiving prizes.

It is a reminder that:
✨ Growth takes time
✨ Setbacks are not the end
✨ Consistency matters
✨ Hard work and dedication truly pay off

Stories like this continue to inspire our commitment to creating platforms that encourage learning, resilience, innovation, and educational excellence among young learners.

Congratulations once again to Cocin Akribos Manung

Rain fell heavily. Roads were difficult. The weather was far from perfect.

But the pupils still came.
The teachers still showed up.
And that alone reminded us why this initiative matters so much. 💙

On the 5th of June 2026, the much-anticipated Grand Finale of the Inter-Primary School STEM Quiz Competition finally came to life after weeks of preparation, learning, and competition across Pankshin North and South.

Despite the unfavorable weather conditions, participating schools arrived determined, prepared, and ready to give their very best, a true reflection of resilience, commitment, and passion for learning.

From the very first round, the atmosphere was electric.

The pupils displayed remarkable brilliance, critical thinking, teamwork, confidence, and problem-solving skills as they competed passionately for the top position. What we witnessed was far beyond a quiz competition, it was a showcase of the incredible potential that exists within our young learners when they are given opportunity, exposure, and encouragement.

And as with every competition, there had to be winners.

🏆 Cocin Akribos Manung emerged as the overall winner, going home with a brand-new laptop after securing the highest points in the competition.

🥈 Na’anvit Star Academy finished in second place and received a projector.

🥉 Christ the King came third and went home with a mini projector.

🏅 LEA Rim Bwarak and Child Friendly School tied in fourth position, with both schools receiving whiteboards and classroom accessories to support learning.

The excitement did not end with the competing schools.

Audience members also participated actively, answering bonus questions that were missed during the competition and receiving educational materials as rewards, making the event engaging and inclusive for everyone present.

Although LEA Central Primary School was unable to participate in the finale due to the rain, reducing the number of competing schools from six to five, their journey and effort throughout the competition remain appreciated and commendable.

This competition once again reaffirmed our belief that education remains one of the strongest tools for empowering children, building confidence, and shaping future innovators and leaders.

We sincerely appreciate Amincii Foundation for being such a dependable and supportive partner throughout this journey.

We also thank Pankshin Journals for covering the event and helping amplify the stories and achievements of these young learners.

To the planning and implementation committee, volunteers, teachers, and every school that participated, thank you for making this initiative a success.

And to the pupils:
Your courage, brilliance, and determination inspired us all.

More highlights and moments from the event will be shared in subsequent posts.

SIX SCHOOL, ONE STAGE, ONE UNFORGETTABLE FINALE

As June 5th draws closer, we are excited to reflect on the incredible journey of the 2026 Inter-Primary School STEM Quiz Competition.

The journey began on May 8th in Pankshin South, where two outstanding schools emerged, after a highly competitive round. Pankshin North followed with the first and second rounds held on May 18th and 22nd, producing four exceptional schools ready to compete at the highest level.

Now, the stage is set.

What makes this year’s finale even more inspiring is the balanced representation:

3 Public Schools
3 Private Schools

For us at GDEF, this reflects something deeply important: EQUAL ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION AND OPPURTUNITY FOR EVERY CHILD.

Over the past weeks, we have witnessed:
- Confidence grow
- Critical thinking sharpen
- Teamwork strengthen
- Young learners boldly showcase their potential

This competition has become more than an academic event. It is a platform for youth development, educational excellence, innovation, and community impact.

And the rewards? They are just as exciting.

The overall best-performing school will go home with a brand-new laptop, while other participating schools will receive educational support items including projectors, whiteboards, exercise books, and other learning materials designed to strengthen classroom learning.

This is more than a finale.
This is a celebration of learning, resilience, innovation, and the future of STEM education in our communities.

Venue: Zonal Directorate Office, behind GSS Pankshin.
Date: 5th June 2026

Do not wait to be told about it, come and witness history in the making.