Sefwi Bekwai Senior High School in the Western North Region is facing infrastructure challenges, with the school appealing for support to provide a science laboratory, a befitting library and additional dormitory facilities.
The Headteacher, Abubakar Djibo, made the appeal during the school’s maiden matriculation ceremony on Friday, October 30, 2026, where 502 newly admitted students were formally welcomed.
The students comprise approximately 302 girls and 200 boys.
Mr Djibo said the school, established in 1991, continues to require critical facilities to meet the needs of its growing student population.
Although the Municipal Assembly, the education directorate and staff have supported the institution, he said the absence of a well-equipped science laboratory and a befitting library, alongside inadequate dormitory accommodation, remains a major concern.
The school is also seeking additional teachers, particularly in Physics, Chemistry and Biology, to strengthen the teaching of science subjects.
Mr Djibo believes addressing these challenges will improve teaching and learning and help the school compete with other senior high schools in the Western North Region.
He said the school was also concerned about the academic preparedness of some newly admitted students, particularly in English Language and Mathematics.
To address this, management plans to introduce a bridging programme, with lessons scheduled daily from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The programme will be complemented by compulsory silent reading sessions to improve students’ reading and comprehension skills.
Nana Oyeadeyie Basape Kwadwo Armah III, Omanhene of Sefwi Bekwai Traditional Area, urged the students to take their education seriously and remain disciplined throughout their stay in the school.
Drawing on his experience as a former student of St. Augustine’s College in Cape Coast, he encouraged them not to allow the anxiety of adjusting to a new academic environment affect their studies.
He cautioned against examination malpractice, substance abuse, bullying, violence and negative peer influence, urging the students to use social media responsibly.
Nana Oyeadeyie Basape Kwadwo Armah III, Omanhene of Sefwi Bekwai Traditional Area also called on teachers and parents to work together to support the students’ academic and personal development.
Nana Kofi Taah, Board chairman of Sefwi Bekwai Senior High School and Gyantuahene of Sefwi Bekwai Traditional Area assured the board’s commitment of providing a conducive environment for teaching, learning and discipline and holistic development of the students.
“Dear students remember that success requires hard work, discipline, respect, determination.”
He encouraged the students to take their studies seriously, and build positive relationships with colleagues.
The school’s appeal for improved infrastructure comes as it welcomes another group of students and seeks to strengthen the facilities and teaching capacity needed to support their education.
