Member of Parliament for La Dade-Kotopon Constituency, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, has encouraged parents and guardians to prioritize Senior High Schools (SHS) within their regions when selecting schools for their wards. This, she believes, will minimize challenges associated with changing schools after placement. The MP, who is also the Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, made the call during a presentation of assorted items to over 400 Junior High School (JHS) graduates from her constituency who gained admission to various SHS across the country.
The items presented included mattresses, blankets, and provisions such as oats, sugar, Milo, Nido, and detergents to support the students as they prepare to begin their secondary education. Ms Sowah emphasized that prioritizing schools within their regions would make the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) placement process easier for families. She also assured parents that all qualified candidates would be placed in SHSs and urged them to remain calm during the placement process.
The La Dade-Kotopon MP highlighted that changing a student's placement after the CSSPS process could create additional difficulties for families. She, therefore, encouraged parents to carefully consider schools within their regions to minimize such challenges and make the transition to secondary education less stressful for their wards. Ms Sowah also urged the beneficiaries to take their studies seriously and make good use of the opportunities provided to them.
The presentation of items to the JHS graduates was well-received by beneficiary parents and guardians, who expressed their appreciation for the gesture. They noted that it would go a long way in reducing the financial burden associated with preparing their wards for SHS. The MP's initiative aims to support students in her constituency as they begin their secondary education.
In a related development, 16 students have graduated from the Devato Computer Services and Training Centre at Ashaiman in Accra. The graduates, comprising six ladies and 10 men, offered Certificate programs in Office Productivity, Hardware, Networking, Graphic Design, Software Development, and other disciplines. The second graduation ceremony was on the theme, "Equipping Skills for the Digital Economy."
The chairman for the occasion, Evangelist Samuel Nyamavor, advised the graduates to use their skills to start something, as the digital economy rewards creators. He encouraged them to be competent, honest, innovative, and resilient. The graduates were also addressed by Mrs. Georgina Naa Maku Quaittoo, Editor of The Spectator, who advised them to surround themselves with positive influences, ambitious peers, and supportive mentors.
The Devato Computer Services and Training Centre, which has been operating since 2008, currently runs certificate and West African Examination Centre (WAEC) accredited courses. The Centre's Director, Reverend Anthony Fynn, lauded the resilience of the graduates and encouraged them to maintain high character, value important life lessons, and use their education responsibly.
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- La Dade-Kotopon MP, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, urges parents to prioritize Senior High Schools within their regions for SHS selection to ease challenges associated with school changes.
