Sumbrungu Primary School in the Bolgatanga Municipality is appealing for support to address inadequate furniture, learning materials and other infrastructure challenges, seven decades after the school was established.
“As we celebrate 70 years of the school, it is still in a deplorable state. We don’t have much to boast about,” Headmistress Veronica Atiirimbey said as she appealed to past students, individuals, non-governmental organisations, corporate bodies and other groups to support the school.
Mrs Atiirimbey said pupils lack adequate writing desks and learning materials, while teachers also face shortages of furniture and appropriate sitting arrangements.
She said some pupils also come to school without appropriate footwear and other basic educational materials, which can make it difficult for them to participate comfortably and effectively in school activities.
The Headmistress raised the concerns when Women in Broadcasting, in collaboration with Friends of Prosper, donated school bags and sandals to pupils of the school as part of its Back-to-School Project.
Mrs Atiirimbey described the intervention as “very laudable,” saying the reaction of the children demonstrated what the support meant to them.
“The children are happy, the school is grateful, and we sincerely appreciate your generosity,” she said.
She noted, however, that the donation addresses only some of the challenges confronting the school and appealed for further assistance to improve its learning environment.
Mrs Atiirimbey particularly called on past students of Sumbrungu Primary School to support efforts to provide adequate furniture, teaching and learning materials and other facilities needed by pupils and teachers.
She said improving these conditions would provide pupils with a more conducive environment for teaching and learning.
Sumbrungu Primary School was established on October 25, 1955, and has served generations of children in the community.
Mrs Atiirimbey hopes the school’s milestone will encourage former students, organisations and other stakeholders to reflect on its contribution to education and help address the challenges it continues to face.
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