Officials, students, parents, and community members of Kaur Senior Secondary School in Lower Saloum District, Central River Region, are celebrating the institution’s strongest performance yet in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
Preliminary results released to the school show that three candidates each secured nine credits, the highest number of strong passes the school has ever recorded in a single sitting since it began entering students for the examination in 1998. The achievement has been widely described as the best overall results produced by Kaur Senior Secondary School since its establishment in 1995.
Leading the pack is Alasan Jallow from Jimbala, who obtained five A grades and four B grades. Close behind are Samba Touray of Kaur and Isatou Jallow of Kerr Samboye, each earning five A grades and four credits. School officials say these individual performances represent a new high-water mark for academic excellence at the rural institution.
The news has drawn warm praise from parents, community leaders and former students. They credit the success to the steady leadership of Principal Amet Jeng Sey and the dedication of the entire teaching staff. Many have described the results as proof that consistent hard work and strong management can lift standards even in remote schools.
Nyunka Manneh, an alumnus of the school, called the performance “superb.” He said the results reflect the tremendous sacrifices made by both students and teachers. Manneh challenged current pupils to aim even higher, arguing that the 2026 outcome clearly demonstrates that rural schools, with the right leadership, committed staff and focused students, can outperform many private institutions in urban areas.
Principal Amet Jeng Sey expressed deep gratitude to his teachers for their tireless efforts, which he said were central to the success. He also acknowledged the continuous support and motivation provided by the school board over several years, as well as the strong backing of community members. “These results are the product of collective commitment,” the principal stated in an exclusive interview. “As we celebrate this year’s achievements, the entire Kaur Senior community looks forward to even greater accomplishments in the future.”
Local education observers note that the school has steadily improved its examination outcomes in recent years, but the 2026 results mark a clear breakthrough. The three top candidates’ combination of high grades across nine subjects has set a new internal benchmark that staff and students are already determined to surpass.
Parents and elders in Lower Saloum have hailed the principal’s emphasis on discipline, regular extra classes and close monitoring of student progress. Community leaders say the success will encourage more families to invest in their children’s education and strengthen the school’s reputation across the Central River Region.
As celebrations continue in Kaur and surrounding villages, attention is already turning to the next academic year. Teachers have begun reviewing teaching strategies and identifying areas for further improvement, while senior students say they feel inspired by the trail blazed by Alasan Jallow, Samba Touray and Isatou Jallow.
The school’s board has indicated it will organize a formal recognition ceremony in the coming weeks to honor the outstanding candidates and the staff who guided them. For a rural secondary school that has long operated with limited resources, the 2026 WASSCE results stand as a powerful statement of what determination and teamwork can achieve.
