Day: June 30, 2024

Professor Kwame Boasiako-Omane-Antwi, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Pentecost University College, has urged young people to always pursue integrity and excellence in all endeavours.

He urged them to learn from the exploits of their forebears and let those examples be their guiding principles of life.

‘As you embark on this next chapter of your lives, remember that the measure of your success will not be defined solely by individual accolades but by the impact you leave on the world around you.

‘Take pride in your heritage, draw inspiration from the achievements of those who came before, and let their stories fuel your determination to reach new heights,’ he said.

Professor Omane-Antwi said this at the graduation ceremony of Fountainhead Christian University College in Tema.

The event was held on the theme: ‘Doing Exploits and Adding to the Achievements of Predecessors: The Role of the Fresh Graduate’.

Professor Omane-Antwi said as graduates they inherited not only their predecessors achievements, but they also
had the responsibility to build upon them to push boundaries and challenge norms.

He urged them to embrace change and harness the power of knowledge, creativity, and collaboration to solve the pressing challenges of their time.

‘You are equipped not only with the knowledge imparted within these walls but also with the courage to navigate uncharted waters and the resilience to persevere in the face of adversity.

‘Your journey from this moment forward is not merely a series of steps toward personal success but a testament to the collective strength of our community,’ he added.

Professor Omane-Antwi urged them to consider leaving a legacy in every social interaction they engaged in throughout their life time and should not live a life of wasted opportunities.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Ashaiman Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has sensitised 277 Basic

Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates of the Ashiaman Government cluster schools on examination malpractices.

Ms. Salvata Mawulom Koku, the NCCE Ashaiman Municipal Director, stated that the sensitization exercise was aimed at instilling some good values in the candidates as they prepared to write their final examination at the junior high school level.

Ms. Koku explained that the candidates would soon climb the academic ladder to become responsible citizens who would take up leadership roles, hence the need to caution them against sending foreign materials into the examination hall, adding that such acts were criminal and could lead to prosecution.

According to her, some rules and regulations govern every examination, and the candidates were expected to adhere to such directives, saying that the NCCE also owns them as a duty to draw the attention of the candidates to the consequences
they could face when caught in examination malpractices.

She advised the BECE candidates to have confidence and believe in themselves that they would succeed after writing the examination.

She said the candidate must take their studies very seriously to make their parents proud as well.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Ghana Education Service will implement new ‘standards-based curriculum’ for second-cycle schools beginning next academic year.

Mr Francis Yao Agbemadi, the Volta Regional Director of Education, who announced this, said the new curriculum represented a significant shift from the current objective-based curriculum, which primarily focused on note learning and memorisation by students.

Mr Agbemadi announced this in an address at the grand durbar of the Student Representative Council (SRC) Week Celebration at Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School (Dzosec).

The week’s celebration was on the theme: ‘Developing Dzosec, a Shared Responsibility.’

The new curriculum, according to him, aimed to develop a generation of learners equipped with skills, competencies, and values necessary for academic advancement, workplace success, and responsible adulthood.

Mr Agbemadi emphasised that the theme of the celebration was appropriate as they navigated the complexities of modern education and its future implications.

He noted
that quality and relevant education was about more than just delivering content, ‘it is about preparing students for the multifaceted world they will encounter.’

Mr Agbemadi stressed that quality education remained a shared responsibility involving teachers, school administrators, students, parents, government officials, and the community at large.

‘Each one of us has a role to play in ensuring that our students receive a well-rounded education that equips them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the 21st century,’ he said.

He further revealed that the primary aim of secondary education was to lay a robust academic foundation for higher education.

‘This entails mastering core subjects, while also developing critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a lifelong love of learning.’

Mr Agbemadi explained that achieving the stated goals required the active involvement of educators, students, and parents.

Educators, he noted, must create dynamic learning environments that stimulate cu
riosity and encourage intellectual exploration.

Students, on the other hand, he said, must take ownership of their learning by engaging actively in class, seeking help when needed, and utilising available resources effectively.

He called on parents to support their children by creating a conducive study environment at home and showing interest in their academic progress.

Mr Agbemadi also pointed out that the 21st-century job market required not just academic knowledge but practical skills and adaptability.

He commended the SRC for the crucial role exhibited in promoting quality education by advocating for student needs and interests.

Some students, the GNA engaged, expressed the hope that the new curriculum would position them adequately to face any task ahead in life.

Source: Ghana News Agency