The
much-anticipated Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) exams commenced on
Monday morning across South Sudan.
At the inauguration ceremony held at Juba
Commercial Secondary School in Juba, Hussein Abdel Bagi Akol, Vice President
for the Service Cluster, announced that 48,484 candidates are sitting for the
exams this year. Of these, 19,933 are female, and 28,551 are male, with
students taking the exams at 319 centres across 526 secondary schools
nationwide.
In his address, Akol emphasized the importance
of integrity during the examination process and issued a stern warning against
any form of malpractice. He reminded candidates of the severe consequences of
cheating, including disqualification and having to retake the exams in
subsequent years.
“As you sit for your exams, focus on
demonstrating your knowledge and skills,” Akol said. “Do not be tempted to
engage in malpractice. If you are caught, your results will be cancelled, and
you will be forced to retake the exams.”
The Vice President also called on teachers to
uphold the highest standards of professionalism, urging them to act as role
models by ensuring fair and honest invigilation. “Any teacher involved in exam
malpractice will face legal action,” Akol stressed. “Such behaviour undermines
the credibility of the educational system.”
Martin Tako Moyi, Deputy Minister of General
Education and Instruction, echoed Akol’s message, warning candidates that the
exams have been rigorously secured to prevent cheating. He reassured students
that any attempts to access false examination materials would be futile, as
tighter measures have been implemented this year compared to previous years.
“Some of you may have been misled into
believing there are ways to cheat, but let me assure you, that spirit has been
crushed,” Moyi said. “This year, we are even more vigilant. If you try to
deceive yourselves, you will regret it.”
Moyi encouraged candidates to do their best,
regardless of the outcome, and to appreciate the efforts of their teachers and
parents. “Do not disappoint your teachers, parents, or the Ministry of
Education,” he urged. “Give your best effort, and leave the rest to God.”
Simon Nyok, Secretary General of the
Examination Council, provided an update on the exam paper distribution,
highlighting the logistical challenges faced in getting the materials to exam
centres.
Despite difficulties such as floods and
inaccessible airfields, Nyok confirmed that the exam papers were delivered and
distributed on time, with minimal weather disruption.
“The distribution process, which started on
November 26 and concluded on November 29, faced some logistical hurdles,” Nyok
said. “However, thanks to improved weather conditions in many parts of the
country, we ensured the exams reached all centres on schedule.”
The exams began with Christian Religious
Education (CRE) and Islamic Religious Education (IRE), marking the official
start of this year’s CSE examinations.
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