AcCE holds 3rd congregation - Principal celebrates zero 3rd class milestone
The Accra College of Education (AcCE) has held its third congregation ceremony at the college’s auditorium in Accra, marking another major milestone in the implementation of the government’s teacher education reforms.
This group is part of the four-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) programme introduced to strengthen teacher preparation and improve learning outcomes in basic schools across Ghana.
The Principal of AcCE, Professor Samuel A. Attintono, announced that 385 students had completed their studies, representing an 18.83 per cent increase over the previous year.
He said that the academic performance of the graduating class was exceptional, with 56 students attaining First Class honours, 251 earning Second Class Upper and 78 graduating with Second Class Lower.
A significant highlight was that no student graduated with a Third Class, a remarkable development the principal described as historic.
He explained that this was the first time the college had achieved a zero-third class record, which constituted a 100 per cent improvement from the previous academic year.
Reflecting on progress under his leadership, Prof. Attintono recalled that in the first year of his tenure, the college produced only five First Class graduates.
He noted that the current achievements reflected strengthened academic systems, improved supervision, disciplined study practices and consistent capacity-building for tutors.
A key feature of the event was the recognition of six special students sponsored by the Ga Dangme Council to study Ga and Dangme.
Prof. Attintono explained that although the council had been allocated 10 admission slots four years ago, only four students enrolled at the time.
He expressed satisfaction that all had now completed their B.Ed. Programmes.
The principal also shared that AcCE continued to broaden its international collaborations, particularly through its partnership with the Vohi University in the United States, which covers staff exchanges, student exchange programmes, joint virtual lectures and professional development activities.
Acadamic excellence
The Chairman of the College Council, Professor Daniel S. M. Tortor, observed that the increase in graduate numbers reflected the institution’s strong leadership and commitment to academic excellence.
Prof. Tortor stressed the importance of technology in contemporary teaching and urged the graduates to apply digital tools effectively in their classrooms to enhance the learning experience of their pupils.
Experiences
The valedictorian, Seth Sarpong Abassah, reflected on the collective experiences of the graduating class, noting the academic pressure, financial constraints, infrastructure limitations and emotional hurdles they had to overcome.
He described their journey as one marked by persistence, teamwork and determination.
He encouraged his colleagues to carry forward the values instilled in them: discipline, professionalism, empathy and creativity and apply them in their work as educators.
