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Ghanaian school cries for help to replace dilapidated structure

From Ghanaian Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Management of Kwakukrom D/A KG and Primary School in Ghana has appealed for a new school block to replace a dilapidated wooden structure.
  • The current classroom structure is a death trap that collapses during rain, disrupting academic activities and forcing teachers to use a mango tree as a staff room.
  • The school, established in 2016 and later absorbed by the government, faces additional challenges including an eviction notice and a lack of essential facilities.

The management of Kwakukrukrom D/A Kindergarten and Primary School in Ghana's Tano South Municipality has urgently appealed to the government for the construction of a new school block. The existing facility, a dilapidated wooden structure, is currently serving as classrooms and has become a significant safety hazard.

The situation was affecting morale among teachers, adding that some parents are withdrawing their children from the school.

— Mary AppiahA KG teacher describing the impact of the poor school conditions.

School officials describe the structure as a "death trap" that frequently collapses during rainfall, severely disrupting academic work. Compounding the problem, the school has received an eviction notice from the landowner, adding further uncertainty to its future. The pavilion used for basic three pupils has already collapsed, leaving students and teachers unable to conduct classes.

Teachers are forced to improvise, using a mango tree in front of the school as a makeshift staff common room due to the lack of adequate office space. This situation has negatively impacted morale, with some parents reportedly withdrawing their children from the school. The school was initially established by the community in September 2016 to address the long distance children had to travel to attend the nearest school.

management had notified the Tano South Municipal Assembly and had received assurance from the assembly for a new block to be constructed for the school.

— Bright Asiedu AgyemanangThe Headteacher confirming communication with local authorities about the need for a new building.

While the government later absorbed the school, it has failed to provide the necessary facilities to support effective teaching and learning. The Headteacher, Bright Asiedu Agyemanang, confirmed that management has notified the Tano South Municipal Assembly and received assurances for a new block. The Municipal Chief Executive, Emmanuel Kwame Frimpong, stated that the assembly has budgeted for the construction and that work is expected to commence soon. The school has also secured two acres of land for a planned six-unit classroom block, with efforts underway to solicit support from corporate entities.

the assembly had budgeted for the construction of a new school block for the school indicating that work would soon begin.

— Emmanuel Kwame FrimpongThe Tano South Municipal Chief Executive on the plans for a new school building.
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Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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