Mr Daniel Yeboah Hinno, the General Manager of Presbyterian Schools of Ghana, has assured that teachers in their educational institutions would be empowered to guarantee that every pupil who passed through their schools excelled.
He said such pupils would become useful in whatever profession they found themselves and valuable contributors to society.
Addressing stakeholders at an educational consultation forum for the Tarkwa Zone of the Presbyterian Education Unit in the Western Region, Mr Hinno said the holistic development required nurturing knowledge, emotions, morals, and productivity.
He pointed out that the Presbyterian church has done this before, and therefore, urged teachers, parents, and all stakeholders to be agents of change.
The annual forum was held at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Tarkwa, and was on the theme “Promoting Discipline, Creativity, and Innovation among Pupils in Presbyterian Schools.”
He further highlighted that the actions taken today would affect the future, stressing the importance of leaving a positive legacy within the educational system.
Mr Hinno added that every child deserved an opportunity, and it was essential for parents, teachers, and pastors to create those opportunities for the development of Presbyterian schools and the nation.
Reverend Stephen Matinson, the Regional Manager for the Western and Western North Regions of the Presbyterian Education Unit, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that this year’s educational consultation forum aimed to explore ways the church could improve upon the existing educational system to better prepare schoolchildren for their roles in society.
He emphasized the importance of discipline, stating that teachers, parents, and pastors must work hand in hand to instill discipline in students, which would positively impact their academic performance, moral development, and examination results.
The forum brought together a diverse range of stakeholders in the education sector, comprising parents, teachers, local pastors, and schoolchildren.
In addition, the forum was used to celebrate the outstanding achievements of top-performing Presbyterian schools in the pervious Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), while also providing a platform to discuss and address the challenges faced by underperformed schools.
Source: GNA
