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Teachers urged to be mentors, moral compasses
Teachers have been encouraged to go beyond their roles as educators and become mentors, role models, and coaches to their students.
The call was made by the Executive Director of the Complementary Education Agency, Dr. Mrs. Catherine Appiah-Pinrah, who stressed the importance of guiding students not just academically but morally as well.
Speaking at the climax of the 2025 Catholic Education Week Celebration in Suhum, Dr. Appiah-Pinrah noted that today’s society was experiencing a rapid decline in moral values, and students were increasingly exposed to various moral dangers.
Therefore, she emphasised that teachers must serve as moral compasses, helping students navigate life’s challenges through positive mentoring.
The Catholic Education Week Celebration was an annual event held nationwide to promote the Catholic identity and recognise the contributions and achievements of students, teachers, and staff in Catholic schools.
This year’s theme, ‘The Catholic Teacher, A Good Shepherd in Contemporary Times,’ underscored the vital role of teachers in shaping students’ moral and intellectual development.
The event was also aimed to strengthen relationships among students, teachers, parents, and the wider community.
Dr. Appiah-Pinrah highlighted the Catholic Church’s significant role in Ghana’s educational system, shaping and molding numerous lives over the years.
She praised Catholic education for its unique approach to training the heart, mind, and hands, cultivating both spiritual and physical well-being.
Reflecting on the event’s theme, Dr. Appiah-Pinrah stressed the urgent need for teachers across the country to train the students entrusted to their care, especially in an era marked by rapid technological advancements and the spread of both useful and misleading information through social media and other digital platforms.
She urged teachers to create inclusive and supportive learning environments that help students develop critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and strong moral values.
On his part, the Regional Manager of Catholic Schools, Mr. Jude Agyare, likened teachers to good shepherds who were willing to lay down their lives for their students.
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, he said teachers must remain flexible and adapt their teaching methods, pace, and content to meet the evolving needs of their students.
Mr. Agyare also commended Monsignor Paul Lawer Kudjo, the Local Manager of Suhum RC Cluster of Schools, for his dedication and commitment to organizing the Education Week celebration.
In a speech read on her behalf, the Suhum Municipal Director of Education, Angelina Aba Osei-Bonsu, praised Catholic teachers for their dedication and commitment to the teaching profession.
She acknowledged that their work extended beyond the classroom, playing a crucial role in shaping the future of society.
Awards were presented to some selected deserving students from Suhum RC Cluster of Schools, Amanhyia Catholic JHS among others.
From Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman, Suhum
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has accepted an apology from the Minority leader in Parliament following allegations of corruption in the recruitment process of the security services.
Speaking in Parliament yesterday, he indicated that the accusations were painful because they portrayed his actions in a way that suggested criminal wrongdoing.
“It is painful to be wrongly accused or for your actions to be misconstrued and labelled differently from your intention, especially when it is linked with criminality and serious wrongdoing,” he stated.
Mr Mubarak noted that although he was deeply hurt and worried by the allegations, he had decided to accept the apology wholeheartedly.
According to him, the issue should guide members of the House and public officials to focus on ensuring that the right things are done without attempting to destroy one another.
He assured the Minority that the Interior Ministry and the various security service commanders remain committed to transparency and accountability in their work.
The Minister added that the ministry would be ready to address any concerns raised by the Minority or other members of Parliament regarding recruitment into the security services.
He further appealed to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to consider expunging from the parliamentary records the false comments.
Mr Mubarak expressed appreciation to the Speaker for handling the matter and emphasised the need for cooperation among members of Parliament to ensure fairness and proper oversight.
By: Jacob Aggrey
THE Gospel Advocates (TGA), a non-denominational evangelistic Christian organisation last Saturday donated a number of educational logistics to the Dodi Asantekrom Basic School in the Eastern region of Ghana.
The gesture was to mark the seventh anniversary of the organisation made up of professionals committed to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to students in senior high schools, particularly in rural communities.
TGA also seeks to inspire students towards attaining academic excellence and guiding them towards optimising the various learning opportunities and academic programmes available at the tertiary level.
Among the items donated were 100 desks, 10 cupboards, 10 desktop computers, two laptops, 10 teachers’ tables and chairs and others.
The group also held its annual outreach programme that had a significant impact in the community through initiatives such as feeding 500 children with hot meals and assorted drinks, providing free medical screening and drugs for 500 adults and youth and conducting health education and sensitisation for both children and adults.
TGA also took upon itself to restock the community clinic with essential medicines and distributed food items, plastic bowls, cups and clothing to members of the community.
The initiative, according to officials of the group, was supported by ORSAM Limited, Doctors Save Lives Foundation, Johnson Tord Foundation, El-Shaddai Mothercare, Exceed Alliance Limited, GB Foods Ghana Limited, Qualiplast Limited, Phyto-Riker (Gihoc) Pharmaceuticals Limited, Cosa Bright Ghana, Kabs Pharmacy, Tobinco Pharmaceuticals, Pill Bay Pharmacy and Bamah 3.7.7.
“We are deeply grateful for their immense support and partnership in bringing hope, relief, and practical assistance to the people of Dodi Asantekrom,” the officials said.
In a statement, the President and Chairman of The Gospel Advocates, Mr. Selom Kpikpitse, said the donation to Dodi Asantekrom forms part of TGA’s broader mission to propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ among students and youth in rural communities through teachings, music and arts.
He explained that the meals provided to over 500 pupils were in line with the organization’s annual “Feed the Kidz Project,” which demonstrates Christ’s love.
Receiving the items on behalf of the school, the Headmaster, Mr. Otumfour Newton, expressed gratitude to TGA and its sponsors, saying that “the items would significantly enhance teaching and learning while improving the overall welfare and development of the pupils.”
Mr. Newton also commended the team for the free medical screenings for adults and youth in the community, and other community engagements.
Medical supplies were also donated to the Dodi Asantekrom CHPS compound and received on behalf of the facility by Mr. Amefu, a Physician Assistant.
By Spectator Reporter
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