By Samuel Ackon
Abura Dunkwa (C/R), Mar.05, GNA – Aburaman Senior High School at Abura Dunkwa in the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District of the Central Region has launched its Golden Jubilee Anniversary to create awareness among stakeholders and raise funds towards the event.
Nana Okradom Kwesi Baata Abakah VIII, Gyaasehene of Kwamankese Traditional Area speaking at the launch, said education in the 21st century was moving towards Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) alongside vocational training.
He was of the view that traditional leaders could play a key role in advocating for STEM-funded education and skills training in their various communities to raise scientists and engineers to help solve their problems.
He advocated for scholarships for STEM students, the establishment of coding and robotic clubs and vocational apprenticeship programs to empower the youth with relevant skills for the modern job market.
Mr Albert Yeboah, Board Chair of the school together with some dignitaries, unveiled the school crest and explained the features of the stunning design that incorporated various elements each with their own unique significance.
The sun depicts early rising to begin life, the crown represents the crown received after all the phases of life, the elephant and the warrior signify readiness to work to overcome obstacles in life and the open book means acquiring knowledge.
He lauded the school for upholding its core mandate of preparing students for academic excellence, spiritual growth, and social responsibility.
Dr Isaac Ignatius Yankey, principal of the school recounted events that led to the establishment of the school, birthed in the year1976 with 18 students and had had competent heads and assistant heads who laid solid foundation in which the school had thrived.
He said, currently the school has a population of about 2,066 including 1289 girls and 164 teaching and non-teaching staff.
The principal said the school was among the 16 best schools in the Central Region despite its challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, four Get-Fund projects uncompleted, no bus and administrative vehicle for the principal, inadequate security personnel and labourers and the absence of a dining hall.
He therefore called on government, philanthropists, alumni, and others to assist the school in diverse ways to grow.
GNA