Competitions & Events

A Culture of Excellence

Panekar Secondary School students regularly compete at local, regional, and national level — in academic, cultural, and sporting competitions. These events challenge our students to go beyond classroom learning and represent their school with distinction and pride.

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Trophies & Cups
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Medals Won
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National Participations
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Competition Levels

Competitions We Participate In

From science labs to debate stages and sports fields — our students compete across every arena

Inter-School

Debate Championship

The Panekar Debate Club competes in the annual Lakes State inter-school debate championship. Students argue set motions on social, political, and scientific topics before a panel of judges, developing confidence and sharp reasoning skills.

2023 Champions
2022 2nd Place
2021 2nd Place
Annually – Term 2 Rumbek / Yirol (rotating)
National

National Science Fair

Science Club members present original research projects and experiments at the National Science Fair, competing against secondary schools from across South Sudan. Our students have earned podium finishes in the Physical Sciences and Innovation categories.

2024 2nd Place – Innovation
2022 3rd Place – Physical Sciences
Annually – Term 3 Juba (National level)
National

Mathematics Olympiad

Top mathematics students from S3 and S4 represent Panekar in the National Secondary Schools Mathematics Olympiad, tackling challenging problem sets across algebra, geometry, and statistics to compete for regional and national recognition.

2024 Participants
2023 Regional Top 5
Annually – Term 2 Regional & National venues
Inter-School

Public Speaking Contest

Students from S1 to S4 prepare and deliver speeches on assigned themes — covering social issues, leadership, and national development. The contest builds confidence and oratory skills and is judged by community leaders and teachers.

2024 Best Speaker Award
2023 2nd Place
Annually – Term 1 Yirol Town Hall
Regional

Music & Cultural Festival

The annual Lakes State Cultural Festival brings together schools to celebrate South Sudanese heritage through music, dance, drama, and poetry. Panekar's choir and drama group have been consistent participants and award winners at this prestigious event.

2024 Best Drama Group
2023 Best Choir – 3rd
Annually – Term 3 Rumbek Cultural Centre
Regional

Inter-School Sports Tournament

Panekar competes in the annual Lakes State inter-school sports tournament, fielding teams in football, volleyball, netball, and athletics. The tournament is the biggest sporting event of the school year and draws families and supporters from across the region.

2024 Volleyball – Champions
2023 Football – Runners-up
Annually – Term 2 Various venues, Lakes State

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