El College Limited in Sefwi Wiawso Municipality has proudly held its 8th Graduation Ceremony on July 31, 2024, marking another significant milestone in its dedication to academic excellence.
The event, which took place at the college’s premises, brought together distinguished guests, teaching and non-teaching staff, proud parents, and eager graduands.
The ceremony was highlighted by a series of moving speeches and vibrant performances, including a cadet corps, dynamic choreography, Beauty pageant and a captivating cultural troupe. The culmination of the event was the awarding of certificates to the accomplished graduands.
This year’s theme, “Developing Children’s Talents for a Meaningful Life; The Critical Role of Stakeholders,” emphasized the importance of cultivating students’ talents and the essential role that various stakeholders play in their educational development.
The theme served as a reminder of the collective effort required to support and nurture the potential of each student throughout their academic journey.
The Guest Speaker, Prophet Wisdom Aha, General Overseer of Believers Weapon Ministry, highlighted the importance of collaboration in education and stressed the crucial role that all stakeholders play in shaping the futures of graduands.
Speaking on the theme, “Developing Children’s Talents for a Meaningful Life; The Critical Role of Stakeholders,” Prophet Wisdom Aha highlighted that the journey of education involves not just teachers and students but also parents, community members, and institutions like EL College Limited.
He underscored that nurturing the potential within children is a shared responsibility.
“To our graduands,” Prophet Wisdom Aha said, “today marks the culmination of your hard work, dedication, and perseverance. You have shown not only academic excellence but also the character and values that will guide you in life. Remember, this is just the beginning. Your talents are seeds planted by your educators and caregivers, ready to bloom into a meaningful and impactful life.”
Addressing parents and guardians, Prophet Wisdom Aha acknowledged their pivotal role in their children’s success.
He urged them to continue being pillars of strength as their children face life’s challenges and opportunities.
To the staff of EL College, he praised their commitment to excellence in education, noting that their efforts in developing students’ talents and skills would have a lasting impact, shaping graduands into responsible and capable adults.
Prophet Wisdom Aha also stressed the importance of community involvement. “As a community, we must recognize our collective responsibility in providing an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and resilience. We must continue to invest in our children’s future, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to thrive.”
Prophet Wisdom Aha offered a motivational thought: “The only person you should compete with is yourself. Strive to be better than you were yesterday. Measure your success not by comparing yourself to others but by surpassing your own past achievements. This mindset will drive you to continually grow, learn, and evolve.”
He concluded by celebrating the achievements of the graduands and urging all stakeholders to remain committed to equipping them for meaningful and impactful lives.
In his address, the Headmaster of El College, Joseph Arthur, discussed the process of talent development, starting from early childhood at home, where basic skills such as cleanliness and organization are introduced.
He noted that once a child’s skills are identified, they are further developed through school and parental support.
Joseph Arthur illustrated the role of educators by explaining how teachers can identify potential career paths for students based on their classroom behaviour and abilities.
“Even in the classroom, the child would do something and the teacher would say this child can be a lawyer per how she or he speaks, and good training from home and at the school helps the child to showcase his or her talent,” he explained.
Reflecting on his own educational background, he shared the motto of his alma mater, “to train the mind, the body, and the soul,” underscoring the importance of holistic education.
He cited an example from the graduation ceremony: “For instance, the girl who came to dance— we have a lot of children here, but she was the chosen one because she can dance very well, and with good training, she can be an international dancer.”
Joseph Arthur called on all stakeholders to support the development of children’s talents and mentioned the diverse skills students at El College possess, from reading the Bible proficiently to crafting with wood.
“El College is to provide a comprehensive and holistic education to help the child to showcase his or her talent so that she or he can be a great person in the future,” he stated.
Joseph Arthur appealed to parents to ensure timely payment of school fees, enabling their children to focus on their education.
“We are appealing to everyone to help the school, especially the parents, to pay their children’s school fees for their wards to concentrate on their education,” he said.
On his part, the Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kofi Asiedu, the Mawerehene of Sefwi Asawinso, expressed his gratitude for the progress achieved so far and thanked everyone for their continued support.
He emphasized the importance of patience and collaboration between parents and the school’s leadership, acknowledging the collective efforts that have contributed to the institution’s success.
Nana Kofi Asiedu urged parents to remain supportive and patient with the school’s administration, highlighting the shared commitment to the school’s advancement.
He expressed hope that, with continued effort and unity, the school will achieve even greater success in the coming year.
Additionally, Nana Kofi Asiedu called on parents to actively participate in supporting teachers to ensure they have the necessary resources and encouragement to excel.
