Assembly provides classroom block for Apam Presby School
The Gomoa West District Assembly has officially handed over a six-unit classroom block to the Apam Presbyterian Basic School.
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The project was started by the Social Investment Fund (SIF) but was taken over by the assembly and completed at a cost of GH¢143,000 with funds sourced from the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF).
It was executed by TI-AN Ventures Limited and would provide a conducive learning environment for the school pupils.
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Handing over the facility, the District Chief Executive, Mr Theophilus Aidoo-Mensah, said the government had already provided teachers’ quarters as well as a kindergarten block for the school.
He said the assembly had eliminated all basic schools under trees in the district to improve academic performance.
According to him, the assembly had prioritised education and was, therefore, committed to the provision of the needed infrastructure facilities in all schools in the district.
He urged all stakeholders to play their roles to enhance teaching and learning in the district.
He admonished the school authorities to ensure regular maintenance of the school block to prolong its lifespan.
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The Gomoa West District Director of the Ghana Education Service, Mr Bright Amankrah, commended the assembly for committing more resources towards the eradication of schools under trees.
He indicated that the government alone could not provide all the needed resources for the education of school pupils and, therefore, called on parents to take keen interest in the education of their children to enable them to excel.
He charged parents to always encourage their children to study hard, since such a move would boost their morale to learn towards achieving academic excellence.
Chief
The Chief of Apam, Obotantam Edu Effrim X, bemoaned the poor performance of pupils and called on parents to be responsible towards the education of their children.
He also advised parents not to take delight in only bringing forth children but to ensure their proper upbringing.