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Teachers urged to be mentors, moral compasses
Teachers have been encouraged to go beyond their roles as educators and become mentors, role models, and coaches to their students.
The call was made by the Executive Director of the Complementary Education Agency, Dr. Mrs. Catherine Appiah-Pinrah, who stressed the importance of guiding students not just academically but morally as well.
Speaking at the climax of the 2025 Catholic Education Week Celebration in Suhum, Dr. Appiah-Pinrah noted that today’s society was experiencing a rapid decline in moral values, and students were increasingly exposed to various moral dangers.
Therefore, she emphasised that teachers must serve as moral compasses, helping students navigate life’s challenges through positive mentoring.
The Catholic Education Week Celebration was an annual event held nationwide to promote the Catholic identity and recognise the contributions and achievements of students, teachers, and staff in Catholic schools.
This year’s theme, ‘The Catholic Teacher, A Good Shepherd in Contemporary Times,’ underscored the vital role of teachers in shaping students’ moral and intellectual development.
The event was also aimed to strengthen relationships among students, teachers, parents, and the wider community.
Dr. Appiah-Pinrah highlighted the Catholic Church’s significant role in Ghana’s educational system, shaping and molding numerous lives over the years.
She praised Catholic education for its unique approach to training the heart, mind, and hands, cultivating both spiritual and physical well-being.
Reflecting on the event’s theme, Dr. Appiah-Pinrah stressed the urgent need for teachers across the country to train the students entrusted to their care, especially in an era marked by rapid technological advancements and the spread of both useful and misleading information through social media and other digital platforms.
She urged teachers to create inclusive and supportive learning environments that help students develop critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and strong moral values.
On his part, the Regional Manager of Catholic Schools, Mr. Jude Agyare, likened teachers to good shepherds who were willing to lay down their lives for their students.
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, he said teachers must remain flexible and adapt their teaching methods, pace, and content to meet the evolving needs of their students.
Mr. Agyare also commended Monsignor Paul Lawer Kudjo, the Local Manager of Suhum RC Cluster of Schools, for his dedication and commitment to organizing the Education Week celebration.
In a speech read on her behalf, the Suhum Municipal Director of Education, Angelina Aba Osei-Bonsu, praised Catholic teachers for their dedication and commitment to the teaching profession.
She acknowledged that their work extended beyond the classroom, playing a crucial role in shaping the future of society.
Awards were presented to some selected deserving students from Suhum RC Cluster of Schools, Amanhyia Catholic JHS among others.
From Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman, Suhum
About 200 company secretaries, governance professionals and institutional leaders will gather in Accra for the ‘Company Secretaries Summit’ next month.
It is aimed at strengthening governance practices and enhance boardroom effectiveness across the country.
The summit, which is scheduled for July 16 at the Labadi Beach Hotel seeks to equip governance professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to navigate the increasingly complex demands of modern corporate leadership.
It will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focusing on emerging governance trends, boardroom dynamics, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and stakeholder expectations.
According to the convener, Catherine Engmann, the summit comes at a critical time when governance professionals are under growing pressure to support sound decision-making, strengthen governance culture, and respond effectively to changing institutional and regulatory environments.
“This gathering is not just another conference. It is a platform for governance leaders who are already operating at the highest level and intend to stay there,” she said.
She noted that the programme was designed to provide participants with practical tools, fresh insights, and valuable professional connections.
According to Ms Engmann, a major highlight of the event will be the awards ceremony, which will recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence in governance practice and made significant contributions to improving board effectiveness and corporate accountability.
She mentioned that the summit will also offer participants an opportunity to benchmark their practices against industry standards, exchange ideas with peers, and explore innovative approaches to governance challenges.
Beyond the formal sessions, the event is expected to foster networking and collaboration among governance professionals, helping to strengthen governance practices across Ghana’s corporate and institutional landscape.
Speaking about the vision behind the initiative, Ms Engmann, said the summit was inspired by the need to create a dedicated platform that recognises the critical role played by company secretaries and governance professionals.
According to her, the Company Secretaries’ Summit and Awards reflects her conviction that Ghana’s governance professionals deserve an annual platform where they can engage in meaningful discussions, build strategic relationships, and receive recognition for their contributions to effective governance.
Registration for the summit, she said was currently open, with interested professionals encouraged to secure their participation ahead of the event.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
-1 cup dried soya beans
-4–5 cups for water (for blending)
-Extra water for soaking
-Sugar, honey or dates (optional, for sweetness)
-Vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation
-Pick through the beans to remove stones or damaged seeds and rinse thoroughly
-Place them in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least eight hours or overnight to soften it to blend easier
– After soaking, rub the beans with your hands as the skin begins to remove
– Removing the skins helps reduce the ‘beany’ taste and improves texture
– Put the soaked beans into a blender with 4–5 cups of clean water
-Blend until smooth and milky. (You may need to do this in batches depending on your blender size).
– Using a clean muslin cloth or fine sieve, strain the blended mixture into a pot. (Squeeze well to extract as much liquid as possible).
-The leftover pulp is called okara. Don’t throw it away — it can be used in baking, porridge, or even added to stews.
– Place the strained milk on medium heat and make it boil. Stir continuously to prevent burning or overflowing.
– Allow it to boil for at least 20–25 minutes. Proper boiling removes the raw taste and neutralises natural compounds that can upset the stomach.
-Once boiled a little sugar or honey. Pulse.gh
Health benefits of Soya beans
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