The Minister of State and Government Communicator, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has urged parents and guardians to provide the necessary moral guidance and support to help children mature into responsible and disciplined adults.

Delivering a speech on his behalf at the 6th Speech and Prize-Giving Day of North Hill International School (NIS) in North Legon, Accra, Kwakye Ofosu emphasized that parents, teachers, and society at large are critical stakeholders in shaping the character of children, particularly in their formative years.

Speaking on the theme “Discipline: The Bridge Between Dreams and Reality,” the Minister noted that early childhood is a crucial period where good habits, positive behaviors, and strong character are built—foundations that influence future choices and success in life.

“At this stage, children learn essential skills including verbal and nonverbal communication, social interaction, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and creativity,” he said, adding that instilling discipline serves as a guiding light as children grow into adulthood.

In her address, the Principal of North Hill International School, Emma Coleman Opoku, reaffirmed the school’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence.

She highlighted the remarkable performance of students in the 2025 Cambridge Checkpoint Examinations, attributing the success to the dedication of passionate teachers, the determination of pupils, and the support of parents.

Opoku also mentioned the school’s consistent achievements in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), including ten Grade Ones last year, with two pupils attaining eight Grade Ones and another recording six Grade Ones.

Despite these successes, the Principal revealed that the school has observed a decline in interest and enrollment in the Ghana Education Service (GES) curriculum.

After careful consideration, the school has decided to temporarily suspend the GES curriculum until there is renewed and sustained interest from parents and pupils.

She assured stakeholders that the decision was made in the best interest of resource optimization and programme relevance.

The General Manager of the school, Bernice Adu Boateng, expressed profound gratitude to teachers for their professionalism and to parents for their invaluable contributions to the school’s progress.

In a bid to ease the financial burden on parents, she announced that certain fees, including tuition and feeding costs, would remain unchanged despite rising operational expenses. However, she assured that the school would not compromise on its commitment to delivering quality education and services.

To enhance teaching and learning, Adu Boateng revealed that starting September, the school would roll out digital boards in classrooms to complement existing projectors and desktop computers, integrating technology more deeply into facilitator-learner activities.

As part of a Global Perspective Project titled “Acting on Poverty and Inequality,” Year 7 pupils of the school raised GHC17,530 to support underprivileged groups and donated used personal effects to Potter’s Village, demonstrating the school’s commitment to social responsibility.

The Administrator and Human Resources Manager, Bertha Boamah Benin, extended appreciation to the over forty companies and individuals who supported the event through donations in cash and kind, calling on other institutions to join in supporting future initiatives.

The Chairman of the occasion and Chairman of the Fisheries Commission Board, Professor Wisdom Akpalu, applauded the discipline and high academic standards exhibited by the students.

He noted that discipline is essential in all aspects of life and praised the dedication of teachers, saying, “A good teacher teaches from the heart,” as evidenced by the outstanding performance of the learners.

The event climaxed with the presentation of various awards, including 50% scholarships for the next academic year to outstanding students.

Master Vielung Kwadwo Bagbin, son of Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, emerged as overall best student.

Teachers and non-teaching staff who distinguished themselves during the academic year were also recognized with certificates and fridges.

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