An education advocate and human resource development practitioner, Dr. Patrick Akanpaaba, has launched a two-month academic support programme aimed at keeping Senior High School (SHS) students in Builsa South District academically engaged during the ongoing extended vacation period.
The initiative specifically targets SHS 1 and SHS 2 students, many of whom are currently home due to adjustments within Ghana Education Service’s academic calendar. The programme seeks to prevent learning gaps by providing structured academic engagement, mentorship, and career guidance throughout the break.
Three Learning Centres Established
To ensure accessibility for students across the district, the academic sessions will be hosted at three designated centres:
- Kanjarga JHS – Kanjarga
- Gbedema JHS – Gbedema
- E/A JHS – Fumbisi
These centres will serve as hubs where students can participate in organized learning activities designed to reinforce classroom knowledge and prepare them for the next academic term.
Focus on Academic Excellence and Personal Development
According to the organizers, the programme is designed not only to support academic performance but also to nurture discipline, motivation, and long-term career aspirations among young people.
Participants will benefit from several structured activities including:
- Structured learning sessions
- Academic revision clinics
- Mentorship engagements
- Career guidance sessions
Education experts believe such initiatives are critical during long school breaks, especially in rural communities where students may otherwise lack access to academic support resources.
Empowering Students During the Break
Speaking on the importance of the programme, Dr. Akanpaaba emphasized the responsibility communities share in shaping the future of their children.
“This initiative is about taking responsibility for our children. When our young people are home for two months, we must ensure they are learning, growing, and preparing for their future.”
The programme reflects growing community-led efforts in northern Ghana to strengthen educational outcomes through mentorship and supplementary learning opportunities.
Call to Parents and Guardians
Parents and guardians across Builsa South have been encouraged to register their wards to take advantage of the opportunity.
Registration and the first sessions will begin at 8:00 a.m. on March 7, 2026, at the three designated centres in Kanjarga, Gbedema, and Fumbisi.
Organizers have indicated that spaces are limited, urging early registration to secure participation.
With education stakeholders increasingly calling for innovative ways to keep students academically active during breaks, initiatives like this are seen as an important step toward ensuring that learning continues beyond the traditional classroom.
As organizers stress, education must not pause, and the future of the next generation cannot wait.
