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‘Offer your full support to children pursuing TVET education’ – Parents urged

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Parents and Guardians have been encouraged to offer their full support for children who decide to pursue Technical and Vocational courses at the second cycle and tertiary institutions.

This, according to Technical Advisor of the Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition, Charles Ahetor-Tsegah, is because courses in TVET is the future of education in Ghana and the globe.

The call for support for students pursuing TVET courses follow beliefs in several quarters that technical and vocational schools remain the preserve of students who do not mostly do well in the reading and mathematics courses.

Speaking at the 9th Graduation ceremony of Cherryfield Montessori School in Kwabenya Estate Junction in the Ga West Municipality, Mr Ahetor-Tesgah said the call has become necessary because parents and guardians have since time immemorial not held TVET course in high esteem.

“TVET education are verry essential for our children and I want to encourage parents that if for any reason, your children gets admission into any TVET institution, please, please, please take the opportunity and encourage your child to be able to develop skills that God has given him/her…,” he said.

He further called on parents who had gathered to celebrate graduands from pre-school, Upper Primary and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates to offer their full support to their children as they are partners in the education chain.

To him, Cherryfield Montessori School’s continuous success in various fields is anchored on this support from the parents.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cherryfield Montessori, Madam Magdalene Dzifa Adzanu in a speech read on her behalf said that the pioneers are in various levels in reputable tertiary institutions both in Ghana and the Diaspora.

“The second, third and fourth batches are in reputable and well-known Senior High Schools in Ghana and abroad. Reports reaching management is that our leaners in abroad have been scoring high breaking records in various examinations and we are very proud of them,” she said.

Cheeryfield Montessori, she said further is working to ensure the development of their drama and cultural clubs.

Madam Adzanu also enumerated that students from Cherryfield Montessori also participated and won several academic activities during the year under review.

A student from Charryfield Montessori placed first in Blooming Minds Junior Writers Competition and the school also won the Junior BSTEM competition organised by the Ga West Municipal Education Directorate for the 3rd time for keeps.

“Last year, our BECE candidates obtained 100% distinction with candidates except one obtained aggregate six, the only candidate who did not obtained aggregate six obtained aggregate seven. All our 2023 BECE candidates obtained their first choice schools without stress and are excelling in various high schools in Ghana and abroad…,” she said.

She further assured parents that management is hopeful that 2024 candidates would outscore the 2023 candidates in the examination.

The school also embarked on educational trips to Boti Falls and the Umbrella rock; organised rep your jersey and keep fit exercises for the students and staff as well. This event was graced by Black Stars cheer leader, Langabell.

Students were also taught coding, culture and drama activities aimed at developing all-round education.

“The school also organised a get together event for staff and their loved ones during the Vals Day…this was done because management believes a strong and healthy peaceful home environment constitute a strong healthy work force,” she said.

Students of the school engaged in drama, choreography, poetry recitals as well with students who excelled in various courses and competitions during the academic year also receiving awards for their hard work.

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