350 Pupils Honoured at 14th UCMAS National Competition

The Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic System (UCMAS) celebrated academic excellence by awarding 350 pupils at its 14th National Competition, held from August 9–10 at the Pentecost Convention Centre in Kasoa, Central Region.

Under the theme “UCMAS: A Requisite Medium for Training 21st Century Students to Solve Global Challenges,” the event brought together 150 students from 140 schools across the country to showcase their mental arithmetic and logical reasoning skills.

The competition culminated in an awards ceremony where 350 pupils were recognized for their outstanding performance.

Many of the young awardees expressed deep gratitude for the impact UCMAS has had on their academic growth.

“Because of UCMAS, my logical thinking has improved. I used to be third in my class, but now I consistently rank first,” one pupil shared joyfully

Another student highlighted how the program has strengthened her abilities in mathematics and other subjects, noting significant academic improvement since joining UCMAS.

Caroline Acquah-Danstil, Area Manageress for UCMAS at Effiduase Asante Mampong, emphasized the transformative effect the initiative has had on pupils.

She acknowledged that while UCMAS is predominantly active in private schools, efforts are underway to collaborate with the government to extend the program to public basic schools.

Girish Gurbani, Managing Director of UCMAS Ghana, reflected on the organization’s fruitful relationship with the Ghanaian government since 2007.

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He noted that despite UCMAS’s strong ties with private institutions, successive governments have consistently supported the initiative from former Education Minister to the present administration.

The event not only celebrated academic achievement but also reinforced UCMAS’s mission to equip young learners with the cognitive tools needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.