Education Stakeholders Urge Parents to Trust Public Schools, Teachers to Prioritize Punctuality

Education Stakeholders Urge Parents to Trust Public Schools, Teachers to Prioritize Punctuality

Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai, Western North Region — The Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipal Education Director, Mr. Richard Boateng, has urged parents and guardians to discard the perception that public schools are inferior to private schools.

According to him, public schools continue to play a critical role in providing quality and accessible education to children, with qualified teachers and educational structures available to support effective teaching and learning.

Mr. Boateng made the remarks in an interview with the media following the official launch of the 2026 My First Day at School programme by the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipal Education Directorate.

He encouraged parents to have confidence in public schools and work closely with teachers and school authorities to support the academic and personal development of their children.

Teachers urged to be punctual

Meanwhile, the Dwantuahene of the Sefwi Anhwiaso Traditional Area, Nana Kofi Ankra IV, has called on teachers to report to school on time and take punctuality seriously.

He emphasized that teachers are role models whose conduct can have a significant influence on the behaviour and attitudes of students.

Nana Kofi Ankra IV questioned the practice where parents send their children to school as early as 7:00 a.m., only for some teachers to arrive an hour later.

He said such a situation could undermine discipline and punctuality among students, as children are likely to emulate the behaviour of adults who are responsible for their education.

The traditional leader therefore urged teachers to demonstrate professionalism, commitment and discipline by ensuring that they are present before the commencement of classes.

He further encouraged school authorities to monitor punctuality and create an environment where both teachers and students are committed to making effective use of instructional time.

Call for attention to the girl child

The Bibiani Ajenia Queen Mother, Nana Abena Fuakyewaah, also appealed to parents, teachers and other stakeholders to give greater attention to the education and welfare of the girl child.

She stressed that educating girls is essential to the development of families and communities, noting that educated women can make significant contributions to the socio-economic development of society.

Nana Abena Fuakyewaah urged parents not to discriminate between boys and girls when it comes to education, but rather provide equal opportunities for both sexes to develop their potential.

She also called on teachers to provide the necessary guidance, mentorship and encouragement to girls, particularly those who may face challenges that could affect their education.

Stakeholders renew commitment to education

The remarks formed part of activities surrounding the launch of the 2026 My First Day at School programme in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality.

The programme seeks to create awareness about the importance of early childhood education and encourage parents and stakeholders to support children as they begin their formal education journey.

The stakeholders emphasized that improving educational outcomes requires a collective effort involving parents, teachers, traditional authorities, education officials and the wider community.

They called for continued collaboration to ensure that children in the municipality have access to quality education and the support needed to succeed academically and in life.

Source:Bibianinews.com