Minister wants by-laws on students outing enforced

Berekum (Brong Ahafo) 25 May '99

District Assemblies and traditional councils in Brong Ahafo have been urged to ensure strict enforcement of bye-laws banning students and pupils from attending video shows, concerts and dances.

Mr Kwabena Kyere, Deputy Minister of Education, said these activities have been identified as factors responsible for the decline in educational standards in the region and should be removed to save the situation.

At a joint meeting of parents, students and teachers of Berekum Saint Augustine Roman Catholic Boys Junior Secondary School at the weekend, he said the adverse effects of night entertainment on students and pupils, especially in rural areas, should not be taken lightly.

Mr Kyere, who is an old-boy of the school, gave roofing sheets, which cost 3.4 million cedis, as his personal contribution towards the rehabilitation of the 60 year old four classroom block " now posing a great danger to pupils and teachers".

Mrs. Mary Boakye, Berekum District Chief Executive asked students to work hard to acquire higher education to enable them to face the challenges of the next millennium.

Madam Akua Debrah, District Director of Education called on fathers not to shirk their responsibilities towards their children.

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