
The spirit of unity, teamwork and healthy competition took centre stage in the ongoing sporting activities marking the 2026 World Day of Catholic Schools celebrations in the Diocese of Buea, as teaching and non-teaching staff of Catholic educational institutions in Buea Zone engaged in a series of sporting activities.

VICAR GENERAL REV FATHER PASCAL SIBEN { MIDDLE} KICKSTARTING FOOTBALL MATCH
Staff members from four Catholic institutions, namely Bishop Jules Peeters Memorial High School, Bokwaongo; Bishop Rogan Minor Seminary College, Small Soppo; Saint Joseph’s College, Sasse; and CUIB Entrepreneurial High School, Molyko, participated in football and volleyball competitions, setting aside their usual professional responsibilities to engage in sporting activities.

STAFF OF BIROCOL
The sporting encounter provided a platform for personnel from the participating institutions to showcase their athletic abilities while fostering teamwork, mutual respect and healthy competition. The football pitch and volleyball court became grounds for interaction and camaraderie, bringing colleagues together in an atmosphere of excitement, enthusiasm and Christian fellowship.

Beyond the competition and eventual results, the initiative sought to strengthen bonds among Catholic school personnel while promoting the values of discipline, cooperation, solidarity and mutual respect, which remain central to Catholic education.
Speaking on the significance of the initiative, Sr. Vera Nayah, Principal of Bishop Jules Peeters Memorial High School, Bokwaongo, underscored the importance of creating opportunities for staff members of Catholic institutions to interact beyond their professional responsibilities, noting that such encounters helped strengthen relationships and promote a greater sense of belonging among



