Mr Francis Kwaku Nyarko (arrowed), the Headmaster of the school, cutting the anniversary cake with invited guests..

Gaborone West International School celebrates 15th anniversary

Priscilla Asantewaa Obeng Junior News Feb - 03 - 2023 , 12:08

The Headmaster of Gaborone West International School, Mr Francis Kwaku Nyarko, has asked parents and teachers to teach children the rich Ghanaian cultural values to mould them to become responsible adults.

He explained that the rate at which some revered Ghanaian norms such as greetings and decent dressing were fast sinking was worrying.

Mr Nyarko, who was speaking at the 15th anniversary and fifth graduation ceremony of the Gaborone West International School, urged all stakeholders to teach children proper etiquette and good mannerisms so they would grow to preserve the rich cultural heritage.

Mr Nyarko, addressing the gathering.

“I strongly express my abhorrence at the growing phenomenon where many young people rain insults and use vulgar words for people who are old enough to be their fathers and grandfathers. Insulting adults is alien to our culture, I entreat you to exhibit a high sense of respect for the elderly in our society,” he stated.

Mr Nyarko also encouraged teachers to set good examples to students by not using negative words on them as they tended to affect their psyche and self-esteem.

A choreography display by the primary pupils.

Speaking on the theme, “Sustaining quality education in Ghana, the role of the private school,” the guest speaker for the occasion, Mr David K. Dodzie, highlighted the important role private schools play in the development of the child, noting that it was important for parents to choose schools that afforded their wards the best to be able to excel in their academic endeavours.

He also lauded the school for their continuous provision of quality education to schoolchildren and encouraged them to keep up with the good work.