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  • Opoku Ware SHS students receive the first batch of smart tablets from Bawumia

    Opoku Ware SHS students receive the first batch of smart tablets from Bawumia

    Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has initiated the distribution of tablets under the Ghana Smart Schools project.

    The first batch was handed over to students at Opoku Ware School.

    During the event, Bawumia also inaugurated the first smart school block at Opoku Ware School and observed the initial lessons in Kumasi classrooms.

    “The handover of the tablets and the commissioning is in fulfilment of a pledge by the government to provide an ICT-driven environment for teaching and learning for the next generation of Ghanaians by providing each student with an educational tablet,” Bawumia said.

    President Akufo-Addo launched the Ghana Smart Schools project on March 24, 2024, with a promise to distribute 1.3 million tablets to students nationwide, aiming to revolutionize education in 30 senior high schools across the country. The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with KA Technologies, has set up 274 support centers for the tablets.

    However, the initiative has faced criticism. NDC flagbearer John Mahama condemned the allocation of funds for free tablets, describing it as a vote-buying strategy and pointing out that there are more urgent educational issues, such as the neglect of ongoing projects.

    Mahama has promised to address the challenges with the free SHS program if elected, accusing the current administration of poor implementation.

    Minister of Education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum had hinted at this development during a surprise visit to the school on June 2, 2024.

  • Over 1,000 Opoku Ware students deboardinised report false – Management

    Over 1,000 Opoku Ware students deboardinised report false – Management


    Opoku Ware Senior High School (SHS) authorities have debunked rumors of de-boarding over 1000 students.

    The management clarified that disciplinary actions are being taken solely against those who violated school regulations by leaving for the Easter break without permission.

    The Headmaster, Rev. Stephen Sekyere Owusu, reaffirmed the school’s zero-tolerance policy towards indiscipline among students. He emphasized that disciplinary measures were targeted at rule-breakers, not applied indiscriminately.

    Rev. Owusu explained that students who breached regulations were instructed to remain at home while awaiting the Disciplinary Committee’s decisions. A meeting with the parents of these students was arranged to address the issue comprehensively.

    He dismissed claims of mass de-boarding, clarifying that students who left early for the break were required to face the Disciplinary Committee’s scrutiny. The school’s management facilitated the return of these students for a meeting with parents to prevent future misconduct.

    Rev. Owusu urged parents to collaborate with the school in nurturing discipline in their children and stressed the importance of respecting school rules. He emphasized that breaking rules wouldn’t be tolerated and encouraged parents not to condone such behavior.

    “It is not true that we have deboardinise 1,200 or 6000 [students], it’s not true. The school was supposed to vacate on Wednesday last week, but some students chose to give themselves a break on Tuesday, so a roll call was conducted and when they came, we asked them to appear before the Disciplinary Committee (DC) and before the DC’s report comes, we want them to remain at home and come to school.

    “So this morning we decided, because some of them are from Accra and other places, the management has decided to bring them back to school and we are going to meet with the parents tomorrow. And make sure that together with the parents, our students will not repeat this kind of action because it’s not right. We cannot entertain indiscipline in Opoku Ware school. We’ll not allow students to destroy the rules and regulations of GES for us”.

    “We want parents to help us train these boys not to support them to break school rules. If they do, they shouldn’t think that they can go to media houses for the school rules to be thrown away.”

  • Chief priest of Opoku Ware Hall reportedly dies in a fire

    Chief priest of Opoku Ware Hall reportedly dies in a fire

    The Chief Priest of Opoku Ware Hall at the Akenten Appiah-Minkah University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development tragically passed away in a deadly fire incident.

    The Chief Priest, who had suffered severe burns, passed away as a result of his wounds while receiving care at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.

    The Chief Priest, whose identity is unknown, was seen with other university students during what appeared to be a night jam. He attempted to pass through a fire in the middle of the crowd, which was a startling turn of events.

    His clothing caught fire as he stepped through the flames, engulfing him in flames. Subsequently, he frantically ran around, but the fire quickly overtook him.