“To be considered a student in the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Buea for the 2025/2026 academic year, students must pay 75 percent of the tuition, which is the first installment of their fees”. This message was reiterated by His Lordship Michael Bibi, the Bishop of the Diocese of Buea and Proprietor of Catholic Schools in the Diocese.
Bishop Bibi meets with Principals ahead of new school year
During the annual meeting, following the remarkable success of Catholic schools in the recent national examinations, key stakeholders from the Catholic education family in the Diocese of Buea gathered, including principals, superintendents, accountants, and bursars, at the Pastoral Centre’s conference room to strategize for the upcoming academic year 2025/2026.
The meeting, which took place on Wednesday 6, 2025, was chaired by Bishop Michael Bibi, who was accompanied by the Education Secretary, Rev. Fr. Vincent Messue.
The meeting served as a platform to assess the previous academic year’s performance, share best practices among the schools, and address any challenges faced. Plans for enhancing the quality of education, incorporating innovative teaching methods, and fostering a supportive learning environment were also discussed.
Stakeholders reported on their successes and challenges and highlighted the dedicated teachers who constitute the teaching strength of the schools. They applauded the proprietor for supporting the schools with essential services and infrastructure for adequate teaching. However, there was a consensus on the need for more infrastructure in particular schools, as well as transportation assistance. Concerns were also raised about instances of indiscipline among some teachers and students, which adversely affects the quality of results. While these challenges exist, it was noted that teachers should be reminded to adhere to the guiding principles of the school, and students must ensure they respect the established policies.
presentation of reports
The proprietor encouraged teachers to make extensive use of the Diocese’s social welfare office to secure their benefits with the national social insurance fund (CNPS).
