{"id":103662,"date":"2025-11-17T14:18:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T14:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=103662"},"modified":"2025-11-17T14:18:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T14:18:55","slug":"govt-assures-support-as-st-monicas-shs-celebrates-79-years-and-seeks-critical-facilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=103662","title":{"rendered":"Govt assures support as St. Monica\u2019s SHS celebrates 79 years and seeks critical facilities"},"content":{"rendered":"
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St. Monica\u2019s Senior High School in the Ashanti Region has marked its 79th Anniversary and Prize Giving Day with a renewed commitment to quality and holistic education.<\/p>\n

The event, held under the theme\u00a0\u201cQuality Education: Embracing the Dynamic and Holistic Approach in the 21st Century,\u201d celebrated the school\u2019s long-standing legacy as one of Ghana\u2019s leading institutions for training influential women.<\/p>\n

Headmistress,\u00a0Dr Cynthia Asamoah Gyimah, observed that the school\u2019s growing population has increased challenges affecting teaching and learning.<\/p>\n

She noted that over\u00a04,000 students have no assembly hall, as the dining hall currently serves as the venue for all major gatherings, disrupting academic and administrative activities.<\/p>\n

She further mentioned the school\u2019s lack of a minibus for official duties and called for urgent support to ease these constraints.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cManagement, Staff and students will be very glad if the office of the president would give St.Monica\u2019s Senior High School a Christmas gift of a minibus to help counter our travelling challenges. The current student population of 4,300 has necessitated the urgent call to the government to construct an 18-unit classroom block for the school. This will help the school move from double-track to a single-track. I\u2019m also making a special appeal for the government to provide the school with 1,000 classroom desks to overcome the current congestion tag the dormitories and classrooms,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Responding to the concerns, the Deputy Presidential Spokesperson and Keynote Speaker,\u00a0Hajia Shamima Muslim, assured the school of the government\u2019s readiness to address the infrastructural needs. She announced plans to provide a\u00a066-seater bus, a\u00a0modern assembly hall capable of accommodating over 4,000 students, and other essential infrastructure.<\/p>\n

According to her, these interventions reflect the government\u2019s broader commitment to strengthening the education sector for national development.<\/p>\n

She also expressed worry over the rise of sexually transmitted infections in the country, especially among young girls, stating that many now \u201cfear pregnancy more than HIV\/AIDS,\u201d a trend she attributed to increasing sexual irresponsibility among the youth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cHIV\/AIDS is increasing among youth populations because young people are engaging in irresponsible sexual practices where they choose not to protect themselves. Young people seem to be more fearful about pregnancies than they are about sexually transmitted diseases like HIV and AIDS. 150,000 new HIV infections were reported in 2024, last year alone, in Ghana. Nobody is safe when none of us is safe,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Linking the theme of the celebration to national educational goals, Hajia Shamima encouraged students to fully embrace holistic education, one that nurtures emotional intelligence, empathy, responsible decision-making and personal growth.<\/p>\n

She cautioned that the modern world is becoming increasingly individualistic, making empathy more essential than ever in fostering responsible citizens.<\/p>\n

The event brought together notable government officials, proud old students, including those sponsoring awards and the entire school community. Many former students used the occasion to motivate current learners, urging them to remain disciplined and committed to their academic journey.<\/p>\n

Chairperson for the event,\u00a0Madam Frema Osei Opare, expressed confidence that Ghana is progressing steadily in its educational reforms. She recalled how long and difficult the academic journey used to be in her days, noting that the current system now allows students to progress more efficiently from senior high school to the tertiary level.<\/p>\n

She praised the country\u2019s ongoing transformation in technical and vocational education, describing it as a sign that Ghana is \u201con the right path.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the university education, more girls were coming in, and at some point, it was 40% girls to 60% men. This is just about two months ago, when I had a group come to interact in our mentorship session of the Frema foundation, and they\u2019re telling me that the girls are outnumbering the men. So frankly, because of all the affirmative action activities that have gone on over the years, it\u2019s bearing fruit,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n

Madam Osei Opare advised the students to pursue holistic education beyond the traditional \u201cchew, pour and forget\u201d style.<\/p>\n

She encouraged them to research, explore, and make meaningful contributions to their communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe education is holistic, it is not about imbibing the subjects and say, chew, pour and forget. We\u2019re in a world where you need to also educate yourself beyond the classroom,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

The 79th Anniversary celebration of St. Monica\u2019s SHS not only honoured the school\u2019s achievements but also reinforced its commitment to shaping young girls into empowered, responsible and impactful women for the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"GovtSt. Monica\u2019s Senior High School in the Ashanti Region has marked its 79th Anniversary and Prize Giving Day with a renewed commitment to quality and holistic education.<\/p>\n

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