In a heartfelt message, the Chief Minister of Sierra Leone expressed profound congratulations to Rising Academies Waterloo for securing a place among the TOP 3 nominees in T4Education’s World’s Best School Prize in the Overcoming Adversity category.

This recognition highlights the school’s remarkable ability to turn challenges into triumphs, consistently delivering top-quality education in the face of adversity.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Rising Academies Waterloo implemented innovative solutions such as a radio education program, ensuring that students continued their learning uninterrupted. This initiative not only facilitated exceptional exam performance but also fostered resilience within the community.

The Chief Minister emphasized the pride shared by His Excellency, the President of Sierra Leone, the government, and the people of the nation regarding this significant achievement. He acknowledged the invaluable contributions of the school’s administration and parents, attributing the success to their collective efforts.

As the sole African representative to reach this prestigious stage, the Chief Minister expressed sincere appreciation for Rising Academies Waterloo’s accomplishments. He reiterated the government’s commitment to capital development and its willingness to collaborate with the school in all future endeavours.

In closing, he extended wishes of good luck to Rising Academies Waterloo as they move forward in the final stages of the competition, hoping for victory in this esteemed recognition.