By Daniel Agbesi Latsu
Tsito (V/R), Dec. 13, GNA – Mr Christian Aikins Atsu, President of the National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTA), has called on PTA executives across the country to work closely with school heads to enhance the effective management of schools.
He said strong collaboration between PTAs and school leadership was essential to improving teaching and learning, noting that the association “is not an island” and therefore cannot pursue its mandate in isolation.
Mr Atsu gave the advice during an orientation programme for newly elected PTA executives of Tsito Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in the Ho West District of the Volta Region.
Speaking on the topic “Roles and Responsibilities of PTA Executives,” the NCPTA President reminded participants that a harmonious relationship between PTA leaders and heads of schools was necessary to achieve meaningful results.
“Do not engage in conflicts with school heads. The only way we can support the learners and ensure academic progress is through cooperation and constant communication,” he said.
He stressed the importance of information flow among parents, teachers, and the wider school community to prevent misinformation and rumour mongering, which often undermines school administration.
Mr Atsu explained that the PTA Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer should jointly serve as signatories to the Association’s bank account, adding that transparency and regular presentation of financial reports to the general PTA body were mandatory.
He described the Secretary as the “livewire” of the Association, whose reports must be timely, accurate, and routine to support decision-making.
He also urged the executives to develop institutional memory by properly documenting proceedings and maintaining continuity in administrative practices.
To improve communication, Mr. Atsu encouraged the creation of social media platforms and digital channels where verified information could be shared promptly with parents and teachers.
Mr Kwame Tawiah Aggor, a National Executive Committee Member of the NCPTA, traced the history of the PTA concept in Ghana to 1984, beginning with various primary schools operating under different constitutions.
He said the NCPTA was formed to bring structure, coordination, and uniformity to PTA activities nationwide.
Mr Aggor, a former Headmaster of Mawuli Senior High School, urged the newly elected executives to serve with dedication, uphold integrity, and leave a legacy that would positively impact both the school and its learners.
Mr Frank Kwami Adjei, the newly elected PTA Chairman of Tsito SHTS, expressed gratitude to the NCPTA delegation for the orientation.
He assured them that the executives would implement the guidance received to foster cooperation and enhance academic excellence in the school.
Mr Adjei reaffirmed the commitment of the new leadership to promoting the welfare of learners and supporting the school administration in achieving its educational goals.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Kenneth Odeng Adade