To increase access to high-quality early childhood education, the Ahanta Akromakrom Community has received a brand-new, two-unit Kindergarten (KG) block with ancillary facilities from the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA).
The St James Anglican School at Ahanta Akromakrom block cost GHC598,950.73 to build and it includes a dining hall, office, storeroom, kitchen, lavatory, furnishings and enclosed fence.
The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Abdul-Mumin Issah, stated during the ceremony of handover that the facility’s supply was in keeping with the Assembly’s goals to increase access to high-quality teaching and learning in the Metropolis’ rural areas.
He pointed out that a strong educational foundation was necessary for students’ general well-being, which is why it was possible to develop a skilled workforce for
“The Assembly’s commitment towards education is unwavering, thus providing the ultra-modern kindergarten for the St. James Anglican School to serve the needs of the early childhood education in the area.” Mr Issah
He mentioned the Assembly’s intentional efforts to increase rural communities’ access to high-quality education by providing new school buildings, furniture, and other teaching and learning supplies.
As a result, Mr Issah urged parents to work with the administration of the school to make sure they collectively raised their kids for a better future.
“As parents, we must pay attention to the educational needs of our children and regularly visit their schools to enquire about their performance as some portray different characters at school from when at home,” he added.
The MCE emphasised that for the facility to continue serving its intended purpose over time, regular maintenance by the community and school administration is required.
