Let every child be in school

 The Chief Executive Officer of the Lancaster University Ghana, Dr Emmanuel Arthur, has asked parents to prioritise the education of their children to grow and become responsible adults in future.

According to him, “a child without education is like a bird without wings,” hence the need to educate the chil­dren to provide the wings for them to fly.

Dr Arthur gave the advice at the 11th graduation cere­mony of the Hilltop Interna­tional British School (HIBS) in Kumasi where approximately 60 students from the primary level through upper second­ary level graduated.

The event brought to­gether fam­ilies from around the world and featured cultural displays and cho­reographed performanc­es.

Dr Arthur, who was the guest of honour for the occasion, stated that invest­ment in children’s education was one of the surest way of creating a path to a decent future for them.

“It is not an easy task but parents must continue to invest in their children’s edu­cation. It is very important,” he emphasised.

Mrs Cecelia Agyei Amoako, the school’s proprietress, shared the institution’s edu­cational journey, explaining its establishment in 1997 and initially operated under the Ghana Education Service (GES) system.

However, 13 years ago, the British Council approached the school and implemented the Cambridge system of education which dif­fers significantly from the GES curriculum.

Students take Checkpoint exams to assess their readiness for the International General Certificate of Secondary Educa­tion (IGCSE), which is equivalent to the former O-Level qualification.

Upon completion, students have the option to pursue overseas programmess for university entry or continue to Years 12 and 13, where they complete the equivalent of A-Level examinations for university admission.

“Local universities are proud to accept our stu­dents because they know the students are well-prepared for any programmes,” she stated.

The school has become a leading educational insti­tution in Ghana, attracting students from diverse back­grounds and cultures while providing high-quality edu­cation in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Mr Patrick Kwasi Essiam, Head of School, echoed these sentiments, encouraging parents to prioritise their children’s education.

He emphasised the school’s commitment to inclusive education, stating that, “no child should be left behind, every child can learn, and every child matters.”

 From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi