The Suhum Secondary Technical School Old Students have awarded outstanding students with various prizes, including medals, school bags, learning materials, and groceries, to encourage academic excellence and good behavior.
This initiative aims to improve the students’ performance and school’s pass rate for more admission to tertiary institutions.
National Executive Member and President of the 1994 Year Group, Benjamin Johnson Dogbetor , emphasized the critical role that old students play in supporting their alma mater.
“The government is doing its best, but it cannot do it alone. The school that gave us the foundation needs our support to help the younger generation. Most of the improvements here have been made possible by the contributions of old students, and we won’t relent in our support,” he said.
Commenting on the Free Senior High School (SHS) Policy, Benjamin John Dogbetor acknowledged its positive impact, noting that the enrollment of students in SHS has increased. However, he raised concerns about challenges such as the double-track system, overcrowded classrooms, and inadequate accommodation, which he believes hinder student performance.
“It’s a good step, and many students have been enrolled, which is fantastic, but the performance is declining. The double-track system and overcrowded classrooms are significant challenges. If these issues aren’t addressed, we won’t get the best out of the students,” he pointed out.
The Headmistress of Suhum Secondary Technical School, Elisabeth Agyakwah, also expressed gratitude for both the government’s efforts in providing more classrooms and halls and the unwavering support of old students.
However, she appealed for more classroom furniture to accommodate the increasing student population, which now stands at 2,995 from first to third year.
“The most pressing issue in the school is furniture. While the government is doing a lot, the support from the old students has been immense. I would like each old student to contribute just one desk, and that would go a long way in solving this problem,” she said.
