Tema, Oct 12, GNA - Prof Kofi Sraku-Lartey, Principal of the Presbyterian University College, has said there was the need forr the state, religious bodies, schools and the community to work together for a conducive environment not only to enhance development but also to also provide holistic education.

Prof Sraku-Lartey said this at the 27th Speech and Prize-Giving Day of the Chemu Senior High School in Tema at the weekend.

Speaking on the theme for the Day: "Empowerment Through Holistic Education-The Role Of Stakeholders," Prof Sraku-Lartey who was the Guest Speaker explained that Empowerment referred to increasing the spiritual, political, social or economic strength of individuals and communities. He said holistic education "is concerned with the growth of every person's intellectual, emotional, social, physical, artistic, creative and spiritual potentials," and that "it actively engages students in the teaching/learning process and encourages personal and collective responsibility." Prof Sraku-Lartey said as the conscience of society, the Church generally "sees what is wrong with society and seeks to correct such wrongs to bring about development."

Prof Sraku-Lartey said "If all stakeholders do what is expected of them but the student who is undergoing the training fails to appreciate the efforts being made and does not submit to training, then definitely, the student will not become successful."

Such a student, he said, would invariably come out as a misfit in society and impede rather than support development. Mr Robert Kempes Papa Nii Ofosuware, Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive was the chairman for the occasion, while Osongaa Nii Adjei Kraku 11, Tema Mantse, was the Special Guest of Honour. 12 Oct 09