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During the visit, she also presented educational instruments to support the schools and motivate the students.<\/p>\n<p>In her remarks, Hon. Bright urged the candidates to focus on their studies and remain determined, reminding them that their hard work would define their future.<\/p>\n<p>&gt; \u201cYou have no other option than to do well. Your families, your community, and the future of Tema are counting on you,\u201d she told the students.<\/p>\n<p>A total of 2,033 final-year students across five schools in the Tema metropolis are taking part in this year\u2019s WASSCE. The distribution is as follows:<\/p>\n<p>Chemu Secondary School \u2013 597 candidates<\/p>\n<p>Olam Senior High School \u2013 512 candidates<\/p>\n<p>Tema Presbyterian Secondary School \u2013 187 candidates<\/p>\n<p>Medas Senior High School \u2013 300 candidates<\/p>\n<p>Manhean Secondary School \u2013 437 candidates<\/p>\n<p>The Mayor assured the students of the Assembly\u2019s commitment to strengthening education in the city, adding that Tema must become a hub for academic excellence.<\/p>\n<p>Teachers and staff of the schools expressed their gratitude for the Mayor\u2019s visit, describing it as a morale booster for the students as they begin their crucial examinations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mayor of Tema, Hon. Ebi Bright, has encouraged final-year students in the metropolis to give their best as they begin this year\u2019s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). 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