LÉO — The Provincial Directorate of Post-Primary and Secondary Education (DPEPS) in Sissili convened its second board of directors meeting on Friday, February 16, 2024, presided over by Mimtiri Oualbéogo. This session, marking a significant point in the 2023-2024 academic year, brought together leaders from various high schools and colleges, the administrative staff of DPEPS, and representatives of student parents.
According to Burkina Information Agency, The meeting focused on evaluating the educational progress of the second term, preparations for upcoming school exams and competitions, and reviewing the reports from the start of the 2023-2024 school year. Michaël Apollinaire Sow, the head of the education service at DPEPS-Sissili, reported a 55.94% success rate in the province’s educational activities for the first quarter, a slight improvement from the previous year’s 54.97%.
According to Mimtiri Oualbéogo, the Provincial Director of Post-Primary and Secondary Education in Sissili, this achievement reflects the collective efforts of all stakeholders within the education sector of the province. Oualbéogo emphasized the importance of parental involvement and the support of social partners in the educational process, highlighting their roles in sustaining and improving the quality of education.
The meeting also noted the enrollment of 2,968 students as BEPC (Brevet d’Etudes du Premier Cycle) candidates for the year, underscoring the ongoing need for dedication and effort from all parties involved to ensure the successful completion of the school year. Oualbéogo called for increased commitment from everyone to contribute their best to the success of educational activities in Sissili, aiming for continuous improvement in the province’s educational outcomes.