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Street Academy holds Easter Picnic for less-privileged
A child being fed
The Street Academy School, on Easter Monday, organised an Easter Picnic for the less privileged and vulnerable children in the community.
Ataa Lartey, the Director of the Academy said the picnic had become an annual event to bring the children together and educate them about Christ Jesus, who is the reason for the occasion.
He further explained that it was a way to get the less privileged children to be part of the fun.
It drew a number of children from the Academy and those in the surrounding community who were refreshed and engaged in several fun-filled activities.
“We are celebrating Christ Jesus today; we want the children to know there is somebody called Christ, when you put your hope in him, the sky will be your limit”, he told the children.
Ms Melani Mennella, a Development Consultant and a Board of Director of the Academy, said, this year’s Easter picnic was to remind the vulnerable children that they believe in them and will continue to empower them to grow.
Ms Mennella who is also a Human Rights Activist said these children will be fortified by giving them the necessary support they deserved.
She said academia, sports, and social works provide children with a sense of dignity as well.
She acknowledged the Director of the school, for his efforts in nurturing and caring for the children over the years and stated that, street Academy was solely sponsored privately without regular funds from the public sector.
Speaking in an interview with Ms Priscilla Naa Ajeley Mensah, the Administrative Secretary of the Academy, she said the programme was organised to encourage vulnerable, less privileged and deprived children that society has not forgotten about them.
She highlighted the various challenges they face when organising such programmes, and appealed to the society, organisations, individuals, churches to support them to raise the unfortunate children.
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.
