Educationist Oleana Wilson advocates early writing culture among children

Educationist and proprietress of Rising Child Academy, Oleana Wilson, has underscored the importance of nurturing children’s writing and communication skills from an early age, describing them as key to unlocking creativity and building confidence.

Speaking at the school’s end-of-year dinner on Sunday, December 21, 2025, Wilson said the academy encourages children to develop the habit of writing as they grow, helping them express their thoughts and ideas in inspiring ways.

“Our goal is to help children explore what is inside them and put their ideas into writing for others to read and learn from. Writing allows children to express what they are thinking and brings out the best in them,” she said.

Rosemary Kufuor urged parents to take children’s writing development seriously, stressing that technology should be used positively to support learning.

“When a child is developing the habit of writing, encouragement is very important. With support from parents and teachers, every child can grow in this area,” she noted.

Wilson also highlighted initiatives such as the Young Public Speakers competition, aimed at boosting confidence, improving public speaking skills and strengthening writing ability.

Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the Learning Tree Foundation, Rosemary Osei Kufuor, also emphasised the need for platforms that help confident children express themselves through writing and public speaking.

“Our aim is to bring children who are very confident but don’t have a platform to stand on. Whatever is in them, they should bring it out,” she said.

Describing children writing books as exceptional, Rosemary Osei Kufuor noted, “Every child is unique in their own way. Every child has a story, an untold story that is not out. It doesn’t pass through plagiarism; it is unique and we need to let them say it.”

She encouraged parents, especially of young girls, to support self-expression. “I encourage every parent to just allow them. Let them speak. We will write it for them,” Rosemary Kufuor added.

A parent and guardian of one of the young book writers praised the initiative, saying, “My child now enjoys writing and speaking in public. I have seen a big improvement in confidence and creativity since joining Rising Child Academy.”

The parent urged other families to take advantage of such platforms, noting that active parental involvement can make a significant difference in a child’s development.