Ancilla Primary & JHS holds graduation ceremony

Brass band of Ancilla School

Ancilla Primary and Junior High School (JHS), a reputable educational institution has held its annual graduation ceremony at Haatso in Accra.

Those who graduated were pupils in Kindergarten Two, Class Six and JHS Three.

The ceremony was under the theme “The Ghanaian Child: Security, Safety, and Sanitation.”

In his address the Guest of Honour, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Vance Baba Gariba, Director of Infor­mation and Communication Technol­ogy (ICT) of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) urged the students to strive for excellence in all their endeavours.

“Embrace every opportunity to learn, to lead, and to make a positive impact in the world around you. The knowledge and skills you acquire here will serve as the foundation for your future achievements,” he said.

He reminded them that “Our school’s mission has always been to foster a nurturing environment where students can explore their passions and reach their full potential.”

“You have set an exemplary stan­dard for your peers, and I encourage you to continue striving for excellence in all your endeavours,” he advised.

According to him “Education is not merely about accolades and awards but also about the Security, Safety, and Sanitation; they are the founda­tion upon which we build our commu­nities and the future.”

He also acknowledged the collective efforts of teachers and other staff, parents and guardians for their invalu­able support, guidance and encour­agement to the students.

DCOP Gariba congratulated the stu­dents for their hard work, dedication, and perseverance which have led them to that moment of recognition.

The Chairperson, Dr (Mrs) Shirley Banini, Lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) urged the students to continue to strive for excellence in their future endeavours through determination, perseverance, and passion for learn­ing.

She expressed appreciation to the teachers and other staff, for their unwavering commitment to nurturing and educating the students.

“Your dedication and hard work often go unnoticed, but they are the cornerstone of our school’s success. Your ability to inspire and challenge our students is truly commendable, and we are all grateful for your ef­fort,” she noted.

The Headmistress of Ancilla Pri­mary and JHS, Sister Sussana Amoh said “Ancilla Primary and Junior High School is a reputable educational institution that has been serving the community for many years.

“Founded with the mission of pro­viding quality education to students, the school has a rich history of aca­demic excellence and a commitment to nurturing young minds,” she noted.

Sis Amoh also noted that the school’s curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning skills, preparing students for success in the modern world.

As part of the ceremony there were performances by the cultural, dance drama, musical and also a display by the school’s cadet and Brass band.

Scrolls and certificates were pre­sented to students who graduated from KG2, Basic 6 and JHS 3.

The values of the school are sim­plicity, commitment, respect, justice, loyalty, unity and humility.

 By Georgina Quaittoo