Ghana Senior High School (GHANASS) in Koforidua has introduced educational robotics to build problem solving skills among students leveraging on technology and Artificial intelligence.
The Headmistress of the School, Diana Akosua Mintah, explained that initial batch of 20 students have been enrolled into the robotics program.
Robotics is a technological machine that can be programmed to carry out certain tasks automatically.
Robotics technology is applied in many 21st century industries and field activities including manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, research and development, and even in security operations.
Management believes equipping students with knowledge and skills in robotics will prepare the students for the emerging digital economy.
The Headmistress of the school, Diana Akosua Mintah, announced this during the school’s 82nd Anniversary Speech and Prize-Giving Day.
The Headmistress highlighted additional interventions such as identifying and mentoring students with special talents, an effort which has lead to discovery of a Visual Arts student, Master Joshua Segu, an IT genius who has been guided to developed an artificial intelligence software to support the new standard-based curriculum of GES. He also built a unique voting system for election of perfects in the school.
Despite recent concerns raised over declining performance of students in West Africa Secondary School Certification Examination (WASSCE) nationwide, the headmistress of GHANASS says there is sustained progress in WASSCE performance over the past few years among its students.
She noted that more students from the school are gaining admission into top tertiary institutions locally and internationally.
Ms. Akosuo Mintah acknowledged government support in reviving previously abandoned projects, including the new dining hall and the 12-unit “butterfly” classroom block, both near completion.
However, she outlined pressing challenges including “overstretched classrooms and dormitories, outdated ICT laboratory needing refurbishment, Science laboratories requiring urgent upgrades, inadequate teacher accommodation, and lack of a functional assembly hall”.
Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, speaking on the theme, “Cultivating Excellence, 21st Century Skills and National Values among Students: The Role of Stakeholders,” praised the school’s management and alumni for their dedication.
She emphasized that raising well-rounded, morally upright students is a shared responsibility involving the government, parents, and communities.
“As stakeholders, we must contribute to shaping the futures of these young men and women. Education remains the foundation of development and progress,” she said.
The Minister encouraged students to remain focused, describing their efforts as the foundation for future greatness.
Deputy Director General of Ghana Education Service, Prof. Smile Gavua Dzisi, entreated the students to be disciplined and acquire digital skills and innovation.
Present at the anniversary were Beacon Ambassador, Kwabena Baah-Duodu, Board of Governors; Beacon Prof. Charles Adabo Oppong, chairman for the occasion; Hon. Nana Osei-Adjei, MP New Juaben South; MCE for New Juaben North, Samuel Adongo; and members of GHANASS Old Students Association (GOSA).
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
