The Director of Mends Academy, Paul Mends, has emphasized the vital role parents play in shaping the future of their children.
Speaking at the school’s 5th graduation and prize-giving ceremony at Buduburam near Kasoa, Mends stressed that parental support is essential for academic success.
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The school cannot build the future of the kids alone; parents must support us. Parents should motivate and encourage their children in their academics, and not be discouraged if they’re not doing well initially. With time and encouragement, they’ll do better eventually.” – stressed Mends.
Mends highlighted the significance of parental support in their children’s homework and academic endeavors. He encouraged parents to motivate and encourage their children, even if they’re struggling initially. The school’s participation in the 11th edition of the Bookworm and National Spelling Bee demonstrated the positive impact of parental support, with students achieving outstanding results.
The “Bookworm” competition is an educational program focused on promoting reading among Ghanaian children. It involves various categories like lower primary, upper primary, and JHS, and includes rounds of reading, dictation, and vocabulary tests. Students from Mends Academy were adjudged winner, first runner up, and second runner up in both the upper primary and JHS category.
The schools’ girls’ prefect, Sethina Arhin, urged parents to take a keen interest in their wards’ academic journey, adding that parents should be “silent builders behind the scene,” supporting their children’s educational endeavors.
Parents are the silent builders behind the scene. Students also have a role to play. Let’s work together to build a brighter future.” – Sethina Arhin, Girls’ Prefect.
she advised students to be attentive learners, responsible, hardworking, and mindful of opportunities.
Life Skills Development
Mends also emphasized the importance of extracurricular activities in developing children’s life skills. The school has arranged sessions with mechanics and dressmakers to equip students with practical skills. Additionally, he encouraged parents to speak their mother tongue to their children to improve their literacy.
By working together, parents and educators can help children reach their full potential and build a brighter future. Mends Academy’s commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment has yielded impressive results, demonstrating the power of collaboration in achieving academic excellence.
The ceremony highlighted the academic achievements of Kindergarten 2 and Basic 6 and 9 students, who showcased their prowess in various subjects, including geography and poetry.
