Meepong Junior Secondary School has once again brought honor to Selebi Phikwe by securing the top spot nationally in the recently released 2023 Junior Certificate Examination results. This marks the third consecutive year that the school has clinched the first position, showcasing an impressive improvement with a performance of 79.8 percent, up from last year's 72.6 percent. Another notable achievement comes from Makhubu Junior Secondary School, also from Selebi Phikwe, which secured the second position in the Central Region and fourth nationally. The school exhibited a remarkable improvement, jumping from 64.7 percent in 2022 to 74.7 percent this year. Joining the ranks of the top 10 best performing schools nationally are Lebogang Junior Secondary School and Phatsimo Junior Secondary School. However, Boikhutso and Mojamorago CJSS trailed behind with 51.6 percent and 48.4 percent, respectively. "We are truly impressed with our JC results and commend our dedicated teachers and hardworking learners for their outstanding performance," expressed Mr. Thulaganyo Mbulawa, the head of Meepong JSS, during an interview. He emphasized the collective effort put forth by both teachers and students and encouraged them to maintain their dedication. Mr. Mbulawa highlighted the importance of maintaining discipline and ensuring consistent teaching and learning practices at the school. He also noted that despite their remarkable performance, they fell short of their 80 percent target due to issues with Design and Technology coursework submission to the Botswana Examinations Council. Similarly, Ms. Josephine Modise, the Deputy School Head of Makhubu JSS, praised the efforts of teachers and students for the improved performance, expressing optimism in achieving their target of 80 percent. Mr. Tshwarelo Hosea, the Chief Education Officer for the Selebi-Phikwe sub-region, extended gratitude to Selebi Phikwe schools for their exemplary results. He attributed these achievements to the unwavering commitment of the management, teachers, and students, emphasizing the values of hard work and discipline. Acknowledging the support from parents and stakeholders, Mr. Hosea praised Selebi Phikwe schools for their dedication to education despite resource constraints. Selebi Phikwe Town Council Deputy Town Clerk, Mr. Senatla Rutherford, lauded Selebi-Phikwe schools for their role in establishing the town as an education hub. He commended their relentless pursuit of excellence despite challenges, emphasizing their significant contributions to the town's educational landscape.