Twifo hemang: The Twifo Hemang Senior High Technical School (HEMSTECH) in the Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District of the Central Region has marked its speech-and-prize giving day with a ceremony at the school. The event coincided with the school's first anniversary and was themed 'Sustaining Quality, Holistic and Purposeful Secondary Technical Education; The Role of the Stakeholder'.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Juliette Dufie Otami, Central Regional Director of Education, who served as the guest of honour, emphasized the Directorate's commitment to supporting Secondary Technical Education. Dr. Otami highlighted that when schools receive adequate support, children are empowered with essential knowledge and skills. She noted that maintaining quality in technical education requires more than just machines and workshops; it involves continuous teacher capacity building, curriculum relevance, value-based education, and enhanced community support.
Dr. Otami also stressed the need for holistic and purposeful education, which addresses the moral, emotional, and social development of learners, preparing them to be both employable and responsible citizens.
Mrs. Agnes Amoah, Headmistress of HEMSTECH, highlighted the school's achievements and challenges. She noted that despite its modest beginnings, HEMSTECH recorded the highest number of 'A's in the 2023 WASSCE Examination. However, the school faces challenges such as the lack of modern dormitories for boys and girls, an administrative block, a vehicle, staff bungalows, and classrooms.
The headmistress appealed to the government, non-governmental organizations, philanthropists, and benefactors to support the school. She also cautioned people encroaching on the school's land to desist, as plans for infrastructure development are underway.
HEMSTECH began in the 1983/1984 academic year and was later converted to a Day community Secondary Technical School at Twifo Hemang on Friday, July 16, 2004.
