Authorities of the KNUST Senior High School in Kumasi have expressed grave concern over the stalled 40-unit classroom block, which is impeding delivery of quality teaching and learning in the school.
The uncompleted building contains several classrooms, 12 laboratories including chemistry, physics, biology, ICT, home science and visual arts studios.
Mr Anthony Duodu Antwi Boasiko, Headmaster, explained that the project, which had halted since 2008 when completed, would help the school’s performance in science, enabling the institution to match up with Grade ‘A’ schools in the country.
Highlighting these needs at the 65th Anniversary Launch of the School, he said the current situation was that classrooms had been converted into laboratories, which did not meet the standards for conducive practical lessons.
The headmaster, therefore, appealed to the government and other stakeholders to assist in completing the project to help accommodate the about 3,600 current students.
The Anniversary was launched on the theme “Celebrating 65 Years of Discipline and Responsible Behaviour: Pathway to Sustainable National Development”.
Mr Boasiako advised students to see discipline as the best tool for development.
He indicated that it was not always about money; discipline should rather be the hallmark to excel as some past students had distinguished themselves.
Commending the old students for their continuous support to the school, he revealed plans of alumni to construct an infirmary and two-unit teachers’ quarters.
Mr Thomas Kwame Boateng, Deputy Ashanti Regional Education Director, urged students, especially WASSCE candidates to be studious, adding that, hard work would make them pass their examinations.
He said candidates must at all cost avoid examination malpractice, which had become quite rampant leading to some people’s results being withheld.
According to him, there were currently a lot of educational resources available for students to take advantage of, criticizing that engaging in negative examination practices should not be a choice.
Professor Akwasi Antwi-Kusi, Dean of KNUST School of Medical Sciences, highlighted the importance of discipline and responsible behaviour and urged students to be reflective on these virtues as pathways for sustainable development.