By Mercy Arthur
Tema Oct. 21, GNA-The Trinity Lutheran School, in collaboration with the Trinity Lutheran Congregation in Tema Community Two, has commissioned and dedicated a modern school library to improve the learning and reading capabilities of pupils.
The facility, which is equipped with modern books, tables, and chairs, was jointly commissioned and dedicated by Reverend John Shadrack Donkoh, the President of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana, and Reverend John Andoh, the resident pastor of Trinity Lutheran Congregation.
Rev. Donkoh, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said the provision of the library was a dream come true and important for every learner of the school as it would expose the pupils to knowledge in all aspects of their education.
He expressed gratitude to the school and church for the completion of the library, adding that he was looking forward to stocking it with more resources for enhanced learning.
He said the facility, which was constructed about 10 years ago, was refurbished and turned into a library to serve the needs of the school, urging the pupils to take advantage of it to excel in their academics.
He acknowledged the support of the resident pastor, council chair, and director of the school, among others, encouraging them to do more.
Mr Joseph Lanbon, the Director of Lutheran Schools, said the library was an add-up to the other facilities of the school to make teaching and learning practical by providing the pupils with access to the books in the library.
“This is the physical aspect of the library, and there will be an addition of computers to make the facility an e-library which will provide students with books online for reading when not provided on the bookshelves,” he said.
He stated that the library, due to its rich resources in many fields, will be made accessible to adults of the church on Saturdays to avoid interrupting the activities of the pupils during weekdays.
He announced that a similar library project would also be opened at Anyaa to improve teaching and learning across the Lutheran schools in the country.
Nana Opokuaa Adarkwah, a librarian, emphasised that the library would whip up the interest of reading and research in the pupils.
“The library has books pertaining to every subject, such as psychology, computer science, magazines, and Junior Graphics, among others. It is not limited to just basic school learners because they are encouraged to read ahead with guidance from the teachers,” she said.
She said the books have been classified according to reading levels and genres for easy identification and selection.
Mr. Maxwell Boniku, head of the junior high school department and a French teacher, appealed to the church, parents, and school management to help with funds to upgrade the school’s facilities.
Miss Doreen Naa Dodua Dodoo, a Form Three pupil, pledged that they would utilitise the library for research to enhance their learning and vocabulary skills.
GNA