First Lady Chantal BIYA joined pupils, staff, and parents at “Les Coccinelles” School Complex of the Unity Palace on 20 December 2024 to open the festive season with a special Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
The gathering was equally an occasion to celebrate the end of the first term of the 2024/2025 academic year.
Mrs Chantal BIYA, patron of the school, was welcomed with a special message of gratitude from the pupils. They thanked her for her unwavering support that has facilitated their studies.
This was followed by a dazzling performance by the pupils, which featured carols, recitations, ballets, and the “Moninkim” traditional dance from the South-West Region of Cameroon.
Three guest artists accompanied the schoolchildren, namely: Cysoul, Indira, and Thierry Lamy.
The wife of the President of the Republic and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Social Inclusion cheered the pupils throughout their fascinating show.
She encouraged them with special Christmas gifts and ended the day in their classrooms to appreciate the results of the first term examinations.
The event was marked by a moment of silence to pay tribute to the Late Mrs Habissou Bidoung Mkpatt, Secretary General of the Chantal BIYA Foundation.
