Hohoe: Mr Franklin Amesimeku, the Headmaster of Hohoe E.P. Senior High School (HEPSS), announced that the school has introduced special intervention classes in English Language and Mathematics for students who were admitted with weak Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results. The program aims to fortify these students' academic foundations to help them perform well in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Amesimeku shared these developments during a Parents-Teacher Association (PTA) meeting in Hohoe, located in the Volta Region. He challenged the perception that students entering senior high school with poor BECE grades were incapable of academic success. He noted that HEPSS's experience indicates that with proper academic support and student commitment, many of these students have improved significantly and passed their WASSCE, although he acknowledged that some students struggled to change their attitudes towards learning and consequently performed poorly.
The headmaster also raised concerns about incidents of petty theft in the school dormitories and urged parents to advise their children against such behavior. He warned that school authorities would take strict action against any student caught stealing.
Regarding character development, Mr Amesimeku mentioned that the Guidance and Counselling Unit is actively involved in programs designed to shape and improve students' character. He assured parents that they would notice positive changes in their children upon returning home.
He also provided updates on the academic calendar, noting that first-year students would break on Thursday, December 18, 2025, and resume on March 16, 2025. Second-year students are scheduled to return on January 5, 2025, to resume academic activities.
Rev. Andrews Tsahey, the PTA Chairman, called on parents to fulfill their financial obligations by paying dues and levies. He emphasized that government support alone is insufficient to meet the school's needs, highlighting the critical role of parental involvement in enhancing the school's infrastructure and academic performance.