Parents need to collaborate with teachers on discipline

Mr Samson Owusu Boateng, Atebubu–Amantin District Chief Executive has called on parents to collaborate with teachers to instil discipline in children, in order for them to grow into responsible future leaders.

He stressed the need for teachers to live above reproach, so that as role models in their communities, children can emulate them.

Mr Boateng made the call when he addressed the staff, parents and students of the Atebubu Senior High School during their Third Annual Excellence Awards Day at Atebubu.

The Day was launched by the Board of Governors of the school under the auspices of the Headmistress, Madam Sophia Adalingeah, to award hardworking teachers and students.

Mr Boateng expressed concern about some of the youth and students roaming about in the streets in the night, and urged the assembly to take pragmatic measures to address the problem because the practice would have adverse effect on education in the district.

He deplored the negative practice where some parents pampered their children and allowed them to go wayward, and said the assembly would not tolerate indiscipline, but would rather ensure that students obeyed the rules and regulations in the schools.

In an address read on his behalf, Dr George Adjei-Hinneh, Brong-Ahafo Regional Director of Education, commended the Board of Governors for initiating the awards to motivate outstanding teachers and students.

He expressed appreciation to Madam Adahingeah for her effective leadership and cordial working relationship with the staff and students, and called on other Board of Governors to emulate them.

Madam Adalingeah announced that the school obtained 100 per cent pass during this year’s WASSCE.

She said out of the 622 students 558 passed in all eight subjects, with 64 passing in seven subjects.

Madam Adalingeah, however, complained about lack of workshops for the Agricultural and Home Economics Departments, teachers’ bungalows and places of convenience as the major problems facing the school, and appealed to government for assistance.

Mr Amoah Manu, a Geography Tutor was adjudged the overall Best Tutor and was presented with an Apsonic motorbike, while 27 other awardees received home theatres, refrigerators, stoves with ovens and colour television sets.