By Albert Allotey
Accra, Dec. 12, GNA – The Alpha Beta Education Centre has honoured three of its students for emerging global champions in the 2024/2025 Pearson Learner Achievement Test in the mathematics category.
The students are Hilary Oppong, Kekeli Ayekple, and Sheraz Yougbare. They attained 100 per cent in the competition that involved 740 schools from 85 countries.
The three were honoured at the 2025 Christmas and Thanksgiving celebration of the school at its premises at Dansoman in Accra, which was also used to mark the end of term one.
It was on the theme, “A Season of Joy and Thanksgiving.”
The occasion was graced by special guests including Rev Martyn Reay, Prof Barima Azumah Nelson, former WBC Champion, and Rev Kweku Addo, Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West.
Mrs Florence Adjepong, the co-founder of the Alpha Beta Education Centres speaking on the theme said Christmas was not an occasion for acquiring new personal items, but was about thanking God for the gift of His son Jesus, whom He sent to save the lost ones, sinners, and to show the way of good behaviour.
“Christmas has a good spirit which enables us to behave in certain ways; that spirit is about showing kindness, giving joy, forgiveness, and being grateful to one another,” she stated.
She asked the school children to let the spirit of Christmas be part of their lives by sharing with their friends and showing love to the less privileged in society who could not afford to pay back.
Mrs Adjepong advised the pupils to mix with right friends and be in right companies, saying, “If we live a life that pleases God and stay away from sin, our path will always be bright.”
Quoting John 8:12, she stressed, “Walk in the light of Jesus, choose the path that leads to heaven like the spirit of Christmas such as love, joy, peace, and generosity.
‘God bless you all, and remember Christmas is not about new shoes, new dresses, among others; is about kindness, sharing, and giving freely to the needy.”
Barima Azumah Nelson on his part, advised the students to be humble, give themselves to God and always pray as they pursue their education, saying “with God everything is possible.”
He congratulated the 2025 Pearson Edexcel Global champions of the school and encouraged them to learn hard to bring more glory to the Alpha Beta Education Centres while motivating others to follow in their footsteps.
He called on parents to encourage their children in their education endeavours.
Rev Kweku Addo, the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West also applauded the students for their achievements and wished them well.
He added, “When I received the invitation although I have another assignment somewhere but Alpha Beta being a beacon of education in Ablekuma West, I decided to be here to see these wonderful kids. Congratulations.”
Rev Martyn Reay asked the students to emulate the attitude of Jesus Christ to become good leaders.
Mr Benjamin Preprah-Bokye Dankwa, the Principal of the school in a welcoming address said Alpha Beta always being associated with bringing best out of its pupils/ students has won many laurels.
He mentioned some as the Key Stage ‘1’ Science Category in the Ghana iPLS Science and Computing Challenge 2025, Nsroma Darko Ameyaw, was the overall champion in category ‘G’ of the Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic System, the highest in the series.
“Apart from academic achievements, we have also developed well-rounded pupils and global citizens. In this spirit, and through platforms such as the Star Chef competition, we are proud to announce that Alpha Beta’s Monalisa of ALP ‘1’ in the Season Four cohort, was crowned the 2025 TV3 Big Chef champion,” he pointed out.
He expressed gratitude to the staff, teachers, administrators, and the support team for their continued commitment, creativity, and care that have shaped an inspiring environment for students to thrive in their learning endeavours.
Mr Dankwa thanked the students for their enthusiasm, hard work, and the joy they have brought to the school, saying, “Whether through your academic achievements, artistic performance, sporting successes, leadership, or acts of kindness, you have made this term truly meaningful.”
“For the parents we thank you for supporting the children, engaging with the school, and standing with us throughout the term. Strong collaboration between home and school is the foundation of student success, and we are grateful for your commitment,” he stated.
He said, “We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for an exciting New Year and Term 2 ahead. With God’s guidance and the continued support of our entire community, we are confident that the coming year will bring even greater accomplishments.”
GNA
Edited by George-Ramsey Benamba