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Accra High School celebrates 101st Founder’s Day
The 101st Founders’ Day of Accra High School (AHISCO), a second cycle institution, was celebrated last saturday in a colourful celebration on the school’s grounds in Accra.
Old students (Onukpai) dressed in the school’s anniversary cloth, along with current students, staff, management, and well-wishers, graced the occasion, which had as its theme “Restoring discipline in Accra High School: The role of stakeholders.”
The Special Guest of honour, Onukpa Rt Rev. Borlabi Bortey, Bishop of Accra Diocese of the Methodist Church, Ghana, expressed concern about the current state of the evolving world which makes it difficult to train children in this present age.
He, however called on teachers to be role models to the students as their mistakes can mar the lives of their students.
Additionally, he asked parents to help with their wards’ discipline and to provide the resources they need to pursue their academic goals.
The event’s chairperson, Onukpa Mrs. Jennifer Naa Barkey Anane-Nsiah, Head of Human Resources Department of Channel One TV and Citi FM, also voiced concern about the startling rise in indiscipline in Ghanaian society and urged all Onukpai, teachers, and students to work together to foster discipline in the school community.
The students received behaviour advice from Professor Francis K.E. Nunoo, the acting deputy Director General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission and director of tertiary education at the Ministry of Education.
Prof Nunoo who is also board chairman of the Fisheries Commission advised them to refrain from loitering, jumping, and scaling walls.
The Chairman of the Celebrating Year Group (CYG) ‘4 Steering Committee, Onukpa Dr. Tsatsu Nukunya, spoke on behalf of the year groups that organised the event, CYGs 1974, 1984, 1994 FOCUS, 1994 SSS, 2004, and 2014.
“We have taken note of your unwavering commitment, endless hours of work, and dedication to making our celebration a success,” he exhorted them.
Ms. Evelyn Sagbil Nabia, the Headmistress of AHISCO, promised to collaborate with all parties involved to transform AHISCO into a prestigious school in Ghana.
On behalf of the Founder’s family, Onukpa Rev. Conrad Rowland Roberts, Supernumerary of the Freeman Methodist Church, Ofankor – Taifa Circuit, delivered a speech wishing the school well.
The school choir entertained the crowd with lovely music while the army cadets put on an amazing show.
Three Year Group Executives totalling nine were inducted.
There was cake cutting and champagne was popped to celebrate the occasion.
Muslims across the country celebrated this year’s Eid-ul-Adha in a colourful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere under the theme, “A Season of Sacrifice, Solidarity and Spiritual Renewal.”
The celebration brought together Muslims from diverse backgrounds in a remarkable display of faith, unity and cultural heritage.
The occasion was marked by special Eid prayers at various designated grounds, the slaughtering of rams in homes for sharing among family members, friends and the less privileged, as well as musical concerts and recreational activities including horse riding.
Leading the celebration was the Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Sharubutu.
While the national celebration was held at the Black Star Square where President John Dramani Mahama was the Special Guest of Honour, similar gatherings took place at different centres across the capital and other regions of the country.
A visit by The Spectator to some celebration grounds revealed Muslims, both young and old, elegantly dressed in colourful jalabiya and other Islamic attire, reflecting the rich culture and traditions of the Muslim community.
The celebration also portrayed the spirit of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the country, as a number of Christians joined their Muslim counterparts to mark the occasion.
Muslim leaders and government officials used the opportunity to call on the faithful to uphold the teachings of the Holy Quran, renew their spiritual commitment and refrain from acts capable of undermining the peace, unity and security of the nation.
They further urged Ghanaians to continue to live in harmony and support one another for national development.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Dear Obaa Yaa,
During Eid-ul- Adha celebration, I decided to spend the weekend at my boyfriend’s place since we were planning towards our marriage.
To my surprise, what keeps me wide awake, restless and frustrated every single time is that he snores loudly like a generator running on full power, and I genuinely cannot get any rest
At a point, I thought it was just a normal thing, but I have realised it is something he does with ease and doesn’t see anything wrong with it.
When he steps out in the morning, I try to get enough sleep because I may not sleep in the evening.
The most annoying thing is that, he always wants to cuddle me. These two things are a no for me and a red flag.
We are about to get married, what should I do?
Enam, Keta.
Dear Enam,
The snoring and constant cuddling are frustrating, but you don’t have to choose between sleep and closeness.
Start with the snoring: check if it’s worse when he sleeps on his back, cut out alcohol before bed, try nasal strips or a humidifier, and see a doctor if he pauses while breathing.
For quick relief, foam earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones help a lot.
Separate blankets, a bigger bed, or sleeping apart on some nights often makes couples rest well and feel closer overall.
Bring this up before the wedding .Tell him you want to wake up next to him for years to come, but sleep deprivation makes you both miserable.
Test earplugs and side-sleeping this weekend, and if it’s still unbearable, bring in a doctor. Good sleep matters more for your marriage than staying glued together all night.
