From Richard Owusu-Akyaw
Maria Montessori School (MMS) has celebrated its 25th Anniversary of quality education, honouring hardworking students and teachers with awards under the theme: “Twenty-five years of quality education and beyond”.
Prince Ampah was adjudged the best student in Class One while, Yaw Yeboah Kobbson was the best Class Three pupil, with Akua Osei Owusu and Nana Yaa Somuah becoming the best Class Two and best student in Class Five respectively.
Madame Gifty Adewanu was awarded for being the best teacher in the pre-school category, while Francis Aidoo emerged the best teacher in MMS Lower Primary.
Nana Bawuah was also commended as the best Junior High School Teacher, with Madam Maame Konadu and Mama Rose emerging as the longest serving teachers of the MMS.
The 25th anniversary cake of the school, which climaxed the celebration, was jointly cut by Mr. and Mrs. Boaten, some PTA executives, and pioneers of the school.
The representative of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Nana Kwaku Amankwah Sarkodie, the Sawuahene, bemoaned the spate at which immorality had engulfed the Ghanaian society.
He advised parents to devote more time to the upbringing of their children, noting that there was the need for parents to monitor the activities of children on the Internet.
The Chief also congratulated the MSS for their hard work, and urged the students to learn hard, saying they will reap what they sow presently and in future.
The Founder of the school, Mrs. Grace Boaten, urged the students to learn hard and be of good of behaviour.
Mr. P.K Twum, representing the Metropolitan Education Director, congratulated the MMS on their 25th Anniversary, and urged parents to take the education of their wards seriously by providing the needs of their children.
The Director also urged the teachers to eschew apathy and careless talk in their duty line as teachers.
