Keta: The Ghana Education Service (GES) office in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region has advised candidates who have completed the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to uphold discipline and good conduct as they prepare for Senior High School (SHS). The Service emphasized that the BECE should be viewed as the first step in both academic and personal development, urging candidates to prepare themselves morally, financially, and socially for the next stage of their education.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ferdinand Amuzu, the Public Relations Officer of the Keta Municipal GES, congratulated the candidates for successfully completing the examination and encouraged them to remain focused while awaiting their results. He highlighted the importance of being cautious with the choice of friends and advised the graduates to avoid bad company, support their parents where possible to raise funds for SHS, and prioritize their safety and education.
Mr. Amuzu stressed that success in life extends beyond passing examinations, noting that discipline, attitude, and good character developed at this stage would determine future achievements. He urged the candidates to comport themselves well in any environment, emphasizing that the discipline and attitude cultivated now would influence how far they go in life.
Furthermore, Mr. Amuzu explained that SHS life comes with higher academic demands, increased independence, and new social environments that require maturity, determination, and hard work. He cautioned that complacency after BECE often leads to struggles in adjusting to SHS academic rigour, resulting in poor performance, especially during the first year.
Mrs. Akosua Segbefia, a parent, praised examination officials, invigilators, supervisors, and security agencies for ensuring a smooth and successful conduct of the examination. She advised candidates not to view the end of BECE as a license for indiscipline but rather as a transition point requiring greater responsibility and seriousness.
Other parents also encouraged candidates to avoid negative peer influence during the break and instead use the period to read ahead, learn vocational skills, or support family businesses. They emphasized that the Keta Municipality has a strong reputation for producing disciplined scholars and professionals, urging the candidates to uphold that legacy as they await placement into senior high schools.
The stakeholders highlighted that academic excellence must go hand in hand with good moral conduct, noting that many opportunities are lost through poor attitude rather than lack of intelligence. As candidates await their results and placement, sustained discipline and focus are critical to ensuring a smooth transition and continuous academic growth.