TIRANA, April 28 /ATA/ The first national competition of the Albanian language for the 9-grade schools was finalized and found its winner, after a long process, which started in January of the current year, with the participation of more than a thousand 9-grade schools from all over Albania.
From the 52 schools selected from this competition according to educational offices, the 4 best that were chosen were: “Branko Kadia” school from Shkodra, “Mësonjtorja e Parë Shqipe” school from Korça, “7 Dëshmorët” school from Roskoveci and “21 Korriku” from Burreli.
Minister of Education and Sports Evis Kushi said that the grand finale of this First National Albanian Language Competition gave not only emotions, but also revealed special talents among the students.
“I thank all the students and teachers who expressed the great dedication and love that the new generation has towards our beautiful Albanian language! I feel proud of this wonderful joint work between Ministry of Education, General Directorate of Pre-University Education and Agency of Quality Assurance of Pre-University Education, regional directorates, local education offices and the schools themselves”, said the minister.
Kushi underlined that the important mission of preserving and strengthening the Albanian language is a duty and responsibility for everyone, teachers, family and the whole society.
The purpose of this competition was to motivate students to develop and improve their knowledge and skills, promote a good competition culture, as well as evaluate the Albanian language as a means of communication, development and evaluation for new talents in writing, reading and reciting.
The 13 main episodes of the National Albanian Language Competition were broadcasted every Tuesday and Thursday on the public RTSH Shkollë.
Partners and supporters of this competition were Albanian Radio-Television (RTSH), UNICEF, Council of Europe, World Vision, Save the Children and British Council.
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