The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) held its 62nd Annual Conference at the University for Development Studies (UDS) Campus in Tamale on Wednesday, 9th October 2024.
This year’s conference was themed, “Making the Senior High School Community a 21st Century Learning Centre – A Shared Responsibility.” The theme highlighted the need for collaboration among educators, government, and stakeholders to modernize and enhance the teaching and learning experience in senior high schools.
The conference was graced by several distinguished personalities, including Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister for Education, and Dr. Eric Nkansah, the Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES). Heads of Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) also attended, alongside other invited guests.
During the formal opening ceremony, both the Minister for Education and the Director General of GES welcomed all attendees and expressed their appreciation for the work CHASS has done over the years. They shared insights on the government’s achievements in education, focusing particularly on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) as well as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
The Minister emphasized the need for Ghana’s education system to align with 21st-century teaching and learning methodologies. He noted that innovations in education, such as the promotion of STEM and TVET, are vital to preparing students for the challenges of the modern world.
He called on heads of secondary schools to collaborate with the government in implementing these strategies and ensuring that students are equipped with the skills needed for a rapidly evolving job market.
The Minister thanked the participants for their dedication to the education sector and wished them fruitful deliberations throughout the conference. He expressed confidence that their discussions would lead to significant improvements in the education sector.
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