By Mohammed Balu
Tumu, (UWR), Nov. 15, GNA – The 1996 batch of the St Gabriel’s Basic School in Tumu, has donated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment valued at GH¢35,000.00 to its alma mater to enhance teaching and learning in the school.
The donation, which included computers, printers, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units, and other accessories, formed part of the old students’ effort to promote ICT education and improve academic performance.
Dr Prosper Luri, a representative of the 1996 batch, presenting the equipment said the gesture was aimed at supporting the school’s digital learning drive and equipping both teachers and students with modern tools for effective teaching and research.
“We believe this contribution will help strengthen ICT learning in the school and make lessons more interactive,” Dr Luri said.
He called on other past students to emulate the 1996 year group by taking up projects to support their former school.
He appealed for additional support in upgrading some of the school’s facilities, including classroom renovations, the library, and staff rooms.
“The lower classes still use blackboards, which we think should be replaced with marker boards.
Improving the library and other facilities will also go a long way to enhance the learning environment,” Dr Luri indicated.
Receiving the items on behalf of the school, Madam Angela Dorsah, the Assistant Headteacher, expressed gratitude to the 1996 batch for its generous donation and commitment to the school’s development.
“We are truly grateful to the 1996 year group for their support. Their contribution will greatly improve ICT education in the school,” she said.
Madam Dorsah urged other individuals and past students to also contribute towards upgrading the school’s infrastructure.
Mr Mahama Wutor Bawa, the Headmaster of the school, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said the school had outgrown the existing facilities.
He indicated that the borehole at the school needed to be mechanised and appealed for fencing of the school.
GNA
Edited by Caesar Abagali/Linda Asante Agyei