Greater Accra Region basic school pupils benefit from BIC writing skills programme

The stationery brand BIC has successfully concluded the maiden edition of its 'Express Myself with My BIC Pen' challenge, benefiting 12,000 pupils from 39 basic schools in Ghana's Greater Accra Region. The initiative, designed to enhance handwriting, creativity, and self-expression among schoolchildren, surpassed its initial target of reaching 10,000 pupils and involved over 400 teachers.

Mr Morel Kouakou, Stationery Brand Manager for BIC West and Central Africa, announced the program's success at the award ceremony in Accra. He explained that the challenge was introduced in Ghana after its success in East Africa, making Ghana the first West African country to implement the initiative due to its perceived educational potential and commitment to quality learning. The program aims to help children transition from pencil to pen using quality writing tools, thereby building their confidence and encouraging them to "write the future of Africa."

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The idea behind the programme is to help children transition from pencil to pen using quality writing tools while building their confidence and helping them write the future of Africa.

The challenge targeted pupils from Basic Four to Basic Six, involving four weeks of weekly handwriting and creative exercises. While 44 schools initially enrolled, 39 successfully completed the program. Participating pupils received exercise books and engaged in structured activities including handwriting, drawing, and story writing. Six outstanding schools were recognized for their excellence, and all participants received certificates.

Mrs Cynthia Aboni, the Okaikoi North Municipal Director of Education, commended BIC for the intervention, emphasizing the critical role of good handwriting in academic achievement and effective communication. She urged educators and stakeholders to continue promoting neat and legible handwriting among learners. BIC plans to build on this success, further fostering writing skills across the region.

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Handwriting remains an essential skill for effective communication and academic success, urging teachers and stakeholders in the education sector to continue promoting neat and legible handwriting among learners.