Accra, Nov. 20, GNA – Learners of the New Horizon Special School at Cantonments, Accra, displayed beautiful handmade art and crafts during the school’s annual Art Exhibition and Sale, held at the weekend.
The exhibition included a range of products including batik fabric, tie and dye, woven kente items, basketry, beadworks, and Ghanaian dressed dolls.
It was to celebrate the intellectual ability and vocational skills of the trainees with special needs, emphasising inclusivity for persons with such challenges.
A release copied to Ghana News Agency said the expo brought together staff, volunteers and parents in an interactive session and other fun-filled activities.
Madam Vida Sandra Quaye, Supervisor of the Workshop Department of the school, called for more support for children with special needs.
“We want people to know that these children can do something when given a chance,” she said.
“We train them in so many things, depending on the ability and the interest of the child.”
Ms Quaye commended the learners for their creativity and hard work, urging parent having children with special needs not to “leave them behind.”
Mr Abdul Mumin Yusif, the Chief Executive Officer of the 508 Ville, Resilient Joy Foundation, hailed the school for shaping and improving the lives of individuals with special needs.
He noted that his foundation would partner with the school for more events to uphold the school’s mission in transforming the lives of individuals with special needs.
“The foundation, this year, is focusing on people with special needs that is why we are partnering with New Horizon School so that we can propagate the message to the whole world.”
Ms Siphiwe Abraham, Head of Marketing, said the art exhibition was a platform to enhance the skills of the students.
“The arts and crafts exhibition is one of our highly anticipated events of the year because the vocational school is a big part of New Horizons mission of getting the students to learn new skills and crafts that would help them later in life,” she said.
She encouraged parents and the public to purchase art and crafts from the school’s workshop to support the school.
Alfred Amoako Mensah, a student, thanked his teachers for training him in basket making.
The New Horizon Special School, since its establishment in 1972, has equipped individuals with special needs, providing courses like Sensory Training, Physiotherapy and Speech Therapy tailored to their special needs.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe