By Emelia B. Addae
Koforidua, June 27, GNA – River of Blessing Academy (ROBA) in Koforidua has announced its adoption of the Cambridge Early Years Curriculum, marking a strategic transition from the UK-based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to a globally recognized academic framework.
This milestone, which was disclosed by the school’s Executive Director, Dr. Abba Hughes-Lartey, during its Career Day celebration on the theme: “When I Grow Up,” signals a bold step toward academic continuity and international standards.
The new curriculum is expected to enhance inquiry-led learning for children aged 3 to 6 and ensure smooth progression into the Cambridge Primary Programme, reinforcing ROBA’s commitment to holistic and future-focused education.
Dr. Hughes-Lartey said the school had been implementing the UK-based Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum since its establishment in 2013 and had adequately prepared its preschoolers for Cambridge Primary and beyond.
She highlighted several key areas of learning and development within the curriculum.
These include Communication, Language and Literacy, which focuses on developing children’s language, literacy, and communication skills.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development aims to build self-awareness, support emotional regulation, and nurture positive social interactions.
Additionally, Understanding the World introduces learners to foundational concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Dr. Hughes-Lartey commended the school management board for their visionary leadership, teachers for their dedication, and parents for their continued support.
She asked them to continue the good work to inspire the children for a positive impact.
At the celebration, there was a military drill performance, a parading of nurses, police officers, pilots, lawyers, teachers, among others in a pretend play.
On her part, Mrs. Salamatu Abbas, Head of the Preschool Department at River of Blessing Academy, noted that children’s dreams often reflected the purpose of their future.
She likened these dreams to scribbles, seemingly meaningless today, yet rich with potential and meaning as they evolved over time.
“It is like the work of an artist which starts from sketchy and disorganized lines amid a faint painting of scattered colours but in no time something nice is created,” she added.
She urged parents to be patient in guiding their children along the career path for the best results.
Mr. Godfried Ofoe Caesar, Eastern Regional Coordinator for the School Health Education Programme (SHEP) and Guest Speaker for the occasion, highlighted the importance of teacher participation in SHEP.
He emphasized that SHEP empowered teachers to be proactive in identifying and preventing potential hazards within the school environment, thereby ensuring the safety and well-being of children.
He also underscored the need for parents to take their children to the hospital not only when they were ill but also for regular checkups to support preventive healthcare.
As part of his contribution, he donated a noticeboard to the school to serve as a central and visible platform for sharing announcements, schedules, updates, and other essential information.
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Edited by D.I. Laary/Christian Akorlie