GNAPS week observed at Apam

The Central Regional Chief Inspector of Schools, Rev. Father Joseph Dodoo, has expressed regret that some private schools in the Region are not observing the rules and policies governing the establishment of private schools.

According to him, some private school authorities are only interested in the monies they collect, whilst the security, health and safety of the children are ignored.

Rev. Fr Dodoo was addressing the Gomoa West branch of the Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNASPS) during its Week celebration at Apam.

He said other proprietors were “also interested in getting good results, but the conduct of the students who would make them fit into the society were ignored,” a situation he described as not the best.

The Chairman of the Gomoa West branch of GNAPS, Mr Hayford Edu Quaye, appealed to government to assist private schools, by providing them with teachers, writing and reading materials, logistics and infrastructure.

He said poverty level in the district is very high, making it very difficult for parents to educate their children to higher levels.

The Omanhene of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area, Obrempong Nyanful Krampah the Eleventh, who chaired the function, said the polarization of private schools, has contributed to the improvement of education in the country.

He suggested to government to pass a bill that would regulate the payment of school fees in private schools.

Obrempong Krampah urged proprietors to establish Career and Guidance Units in their schools, to guide students wishing to move up the educational ladder.