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Cherryfield Montessori holds 10th anniversary, Speech & Prize giving day
Staff, joined by some guests and pupils to cut the anniversary cake
Cherryfield Montessori School has celebrated its 10th anniversary with pomp and pageantry.
The event, which took place at the school ‘s premises at Pokuase ACP on Saturday witnessed some breathtaking display of talents by the school children.
In addition, there were choreographic performances, poetry recitals, drama displays and cultural exhibitions.
The event which also marked the Eighth Speech and Prize-Giving day and graduation ceremony was also used to recognise and honour exceptional graduands and dedicated members of staff who have made remarkable contributions to the progress of the school.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the school, Magdalene Dzifa Adzanu, highlighted the significance of digital technology in the education of young learners in the country.
A former Dean of the University of Ghana (UG) School of Public Health and a Clinical Epidemiologist, Professor Fred Newton Binka, who was the guest of honour urged the management of the school to embrace advanced technology.
He pointed out that modern technology has revolutionised the world and encouraged educational institutions to leverage it to enhance learning outcomes.
Prof Binka commended Cherryfield Montessori School as a well-organised and exemplary institution and emphasised the importance of incorporating digital technology to keep pace with global advancements.
He stressed the need for stronger infrastructure to prevent incidents like the recent situation where 86 mobile phones were confiscated from candidates during the ongoing 2023 WASSCE examinations.
He also addressed the issue of brain drain in Ghana’s healthcare sector, highlighting the link between high rates of graduate unemployment and the exodus of health professionals seeking opportunities abroad.
The former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mrs. Betty Mould-Iddrisu who graced the occasion as the Guest Speaker emphasised the vital role of parents as facilitators in their children’s education and future careers.
She underscored the importance of discipline, history, language, creativity, arts, and cultural identity in shaping individuals’ lives.
Mrs Mould-Iddrisu also appealed to the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to strengthen its infrastructure in order to prevent recurring examination malpractices across different examinations.
The Ghana Tourism Development Company, GTDC, under the leadership of Prof.Kobby Mensah has launched GTDC Campus Tourism Office at the University of Ghana.
The initiative aims to promote educational and domestic tourism by providing structured campus tour experiences showcasing key heritage sites, including the Archaeology Museum and the School of Performing Arts.
It will also offer students their first travel experience across the continent and inculcate in them love to visit Ghana’s heritage sites.
Addressing the gathering at the launch yesterday, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, described tourism as a vehicle for education and heritage preservation, stressing that the sector must inspire citizens to value and protect national culture for future generations.
The minister highlighted tourism’s connection to disciplines such as history, the arts, economics and environmental science.
The minister further noted that the private sector is the engine of tourism economy, adding that the engines require fuel, which is talents.” by investing in these young people today, you are securing the quality, the innovation and competitiveness of our own industry for tomorrow.
She added that the establishment of the office represents a deliberate investment in the intellectual capital of the country.
The GTDC boss, Prof.Kobby Mensah, said,”at GTDC, we believe that if our tourism has to be sustainable, we have to promote domestic tourism and a very big part of it is getting students to appreciate tourism and helping them to organise tours.”
He added that the University of Ghana itself is a huge heritage site which must be explored.
Prof.Kobby Mensah noted that the initiative, which is one of many to be established across the country, is a joint partnership between GTDC and University of Ghana.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof.Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, said the University is a custodian of heritage which goes beyond the structures and welcomed the establishment of the first Campus Tourism Office.
She was optimistic that the office would be put to good use to achieve the intended purpose.
The launch brought together Stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to nurturing future tourism and hospitality professionals.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghana has officially accepted an invitation to serve as Guest Country at Burkina Faso’s 22nd National Culture Week in Bobo-Dioulasso from April 22 to May 2, 2026.
The invitation was extended by Burkina Faso’s Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo, accompanied by the Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, H.E. David Kabré.
Receiving the delegation, Abla Dzifa Gomashie reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening cultural diplomacy and strengthening historic ties between the two nations.
She noted that the festival will create opportunities for young creatives, expand exhibition platforms and promote commercial exchange within the creative sector.
The event will feature cultural performances, a community village and gastronomy fair, an arts market, literary engagements, and a craft and trade fair.
Ghana’s participation is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations between John Dramani Mahama and Ibrahim Traoré, while fostering collaboration within the creative ecosystems of both countries.
