Kade Senior High Technical and NCCE Join Forces to Enhance Civic Education Among Students

Kade: Kade Senior High Technical School (KASTECH) has commemorated its Students Representative Council (SRC) Week with a civic education programme in collaboration with the Kwabibirem Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE). The event was intended to foster civic responsibility, leadership in civic awareness, and student engagement in democratic discourse.According to Ghana News Agency, the event was held under the theme: 'Empowering Student Voice: Amplifying Student Opinion.' The SRC leadership, along with school authorities, invited representatives from the NCCE to address the students on the importance of civic participation and the role of the youth in shaping national conversations.Addressing participants, Mrs. Gertrude Adwoa Defoe, the Municipal Director of NCCE, commended both teachers and students for the well-planned SRC week celebration and involving the NCCE, explaining that the Commission was mandated to educate citizens on matters of civic responsibility and dem ocratic governance. Mrs. Defoe emphasized the importance of civic education in developing informed and responsible future leaders.Mrs. Defoe also highlighted that students' voices and opinions are crucial in national discourse and democratic governance. She advised students to express their opinions clearly and through appropriate channels such as class prefects, school prefects, teachers, and student forums. She cautioned against the misuse of social media, warning about the dangers of cyberbullying and misinformation.Furthermore, Mrs. Defoe encouraged students to contribute ideas that could enhance the school's functioning, promoting a collaborative learning environment. She stressed the need for constructive dialogue and advised against actions or behaviors that could harm the school environment.Mrs. Defoe condemned incidents involving students bringing weapons to school, urging for a culture of truthfulness, integrity, and respectfulness among students. She also called on school authorities to be r eceptive to student feedback and to act on their concerns without victimization.