Abuakwa State College appeals for help as GETFund dormitory, ICT lab and teachers’ block stall
The challenges include an uncompleted ICT laboratory block, inadequate classrooms, the absence of a library, a boys’ dormitory and a clinic, as well as shortages of furniture, computers and teaching and learning materials. The school is also grappling with inadequate staff accommodation, a shortage of 23 teachers and illegal mining activities close to the campus, […]
Abuakwa State College is seeking assistance to address a range of infrastructural challenges that have impeded its operations. These issues include an unfinished ICT laboratory block, insufficient classrooms, a lack of a library, absence of a boys' dormitory, and a clinic, as well as shortages of furniture, computers, and teaching materials.
The school is also facing difficulties due to inadequate staff accommodation, a shortage of 23 teachers, and illegal mining activities in the vicinity, which contribute to noise pollution and disrupt academic activities. Additionally, the absence of a perimeter wall has raised security concerns.
The Headmaster, Eric Hanson Adjei-Sarpong, revealed that the introduction of the Free Senior High School policy has led to a significant increase in enrolment, currently standing at 2,762 students, with 1,492 males and 1,270 females. However, this growth has resulted in overcrowding in classrooms, dormitories, and the dining hall.
The school currently has a staff of 189, comprising 124 teachers and 65 non-teaching staff, but only 34 of the staff are housed on campus. The remaining staff members commute daily from nearby communities.
To alleviate congestion and enhance academic performance, Adjei-Sarpong proposed constructing a 12-unit boys' dormitory block, a 12-unit classroom block, and rehabilitating the old dining hall or building a multi-purpose hall with a seating capacity of 300. He also emphasized the need to complete the ICT facilities and provide functional computers.
The illegal mining activities near the campus have made teaching and learning challenging due to the noise generated by the heavy machinery during teaching hours. Adjei-Sarpong appealed to the Abuakwa Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) to intervene and address this issue.
Despite the challenges, the school has maintained academic progress. In this year's West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), some students performed well, while others did not. Adjei-Sarpong commended the teachers for their dedication but acknowledged that students had struggled in subjects such as Core Mathematics, Elective Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Literature in English, and Integrated Science.
He praised the school for receiving infrastructure support from the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) but expressed concern about delays in completing some projects and appealed to contractors to return to site and expedite work.
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