Adisadel College in Cape Coast has celebrated its 116th Speech and Prize-Giving Day on the theme: “Empowering generations: Education for life, health for living and sports for legacy.”
The event was spearheaded by the school’s 2001 Year Group, who returned to their alma mater 25 years after graduating to support its development.
As part of the celebration, there were activities such as a cadet parade and cultural and musical performances by students, to the delight of both students and guests.
Awards
Several students and teachers were honoured for their outstanding academic performance, leadership and contributions to the school community.
A final-year student, Master Evans Mesa, received the Best Cadet Officer Award, sponsored by George Lane (Santa ’88).
In the academic category, Master Asumedu Dennis was declared the Outstanding Academic Achiever for SHS Two, sponsored by Life Healthcare Centre Clinic.
The Athletic Discovery of the Year Award went to Sheldon Boboyo, also sponsored by Life Healthcare Centre Clinic, in recognition of his impressive performance in athletics.
Master Ebenezer Abakah received the Most Educated Sports Boy Award, sponsored by Dr Harry Benjamin Glover (Santa ’98).
In the teaching category, Mr Benjamin Abeko was presented with the Best Mathematics Teacher Award, and a cash prize of GH¢1,000, sponsored by Dr Harry Benjamin Glover (Santa ’98).
Some other deserving staff and students were also recognised for their contributions to the growth of the school.
Earlier, the 2001 Year Group handed over a refurbished gymnasium to the school management to enhance the physical and mental well-being of students.
Drug use
The Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, expressed worry about the increasing use of drugs among young people in the country, including senior high school students.
He said findings from a recent study on youth behaviour suggested that substance abuse among students was on the rise, posing a serious risk to their health, discipline and prospects.
Mr Opare Addo urged students to remain committed to their education and stay away from activities that could negatively affect their future.
“Education is not simply about certificates. A certificate only records what you knew on a particular day, but education is the continuous process of becoming someone capable of serving society,” the minister added.
Mr Opare Addo commended the 2001 year group for their contribution to the development of the school as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations.
The Director-General of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Paul Pinnock Bosu, said education should not be limited to passing examinations but should also include shaping individuals to be capable of making responsible decisions in future.
He encouraged students to cultivate values such as discipline, integrity and respect for others, which he said were essential qualities for leadership.
Achievements
The Headmaster of Adisadel College, Samuel Kofi Agudogo, announced that the college had constructed a two-storey six-laboratory STEM facility to strengthen the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
He said three of the laboratories had already been completed and furnished to support practical science learning.
Mr Agudogo also said that the school had introduced formal training for teachers in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in teaching, making it one of the first schools in the country to equip staff with such digital competencies.
The teachers were also being trained to create and manage online classrooms where learning materials, assignments and assessments could be shared digitally.
On academic performance, the headmaster said that the school recorded a 100 per cent pass rate in five subjects — Graphic Design, Picture Making, French, Sculpture and History — in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The Head Prefect of the school, Godwin Papa Ainu Aiyah, said many students had demonstrated responsibility in both their academic and social lives.
Master Aiyah, who also serves as Commander-in-Chief of the Adisadel College Cadet Corps, however, called for stronger collaboration with authorities, parents and students to sustain the culture of discipline in the school.
Source:
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