Some of our staff visited Schools in Ghana
Clothes are all hung up neatly to keep them clean. The container is full of fresh water, for drinking and washing. The school does not have running water.
Nine primary and secondary staff from the city spent the Easter at Accra in Ghana to exchange ideas on education, particularly on citizenship classes.
They found many similarities since Ghana's system was based on a model it inherited from the English after independance day in 1957. But while subjects and school uniforms are similar, most schools were desparately lacking in equipment from text books to computers.
The ethos within the schools in Ghana was permeated with the Christian religion and development of each child to be a good and productive citizen. "This resulted in the pupils being highly motivated and very respectful and polite to the teachers"
Taken from the Yorkshire Post 15/4/02
They found many similarities since Ghana's system was based on a model it inherited from the English after independance day in 1957. But while subjects and school uniforms are similar, most schools were desparately lacking in equipment from text books to computers.
The ethos within the schools in Ghana was permeated with the Christian religion and development of each child to be a good and productive citizen. "This resulted in the pupils being highly motivated and very respectful and polite to the teachers"
Taken from the Yorkshire Post 15/4/02
There are up to 60 pupils in each class. The children are happy and eager to learn. All the children are proud to wear their smart uniforms. 
Miss Varley showing the class a routine.  |