The Awe Senior High Technical School (AWESCO) in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality has held its 10th Speech and Prize Giving Day at the Royal Grounds, bringing together parents, traditional leaders, dignitaries, old students, staff, and learners to celebrate the school’s progress and reaffirm the importance of discipline and stakeholder support in driving academic excellence.
The ceremony, held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, was under the theme “Promoting Academic Excellence Through Discipline, the Role of Parents and Other Stakeholders.”
Delivering the welcome address, a member of the school’s board, Patrick Tangomyire praised the achievements of both staff and students, saying the school continued to produce excellence “through hard work, determination, and responsible guidance.”
When he took his turn, the Headmaster, Rev. Augustine Atanga, reflected on the progress the school had made since he assumed office in December 2021.
He explained that academic performance was at its lowest when he took charge, with the 2020 WASSCE producing only three students who qualified for tertiary education out of 463 candidates.
According to him through stronger engagement with staff and students and a renewed focus on discipline and academic support, the school began to record significant improvements.
“In 2021, six students qualified for tertiary admission out of 610 candidates. The numbers rose in the following years, with 67 students qualifying in 2022 and 148 qualifying in 2023.” He said.
While celebrating progress, Rev. Atanga did not shy away from highlighting the challenges that continue to face the school.
“Since its establishment in 1992, the only new structures added to the campus are a single-story girls’ dormitory, an emergency six-unit classroom block, and a boys’ dormitory.”
“Several other structures, including a girl’s dormitory, two semi-staff bungalows, a science laboratory, and a six-unit classroom floor, have been abandoned since 2016. The older buildings, some dating back to the 1950s, remain in use despite their deteriorating condition.” He added.
He also mentioned transportation as one of the pressing challenges of the school, which has a growing population of 1,706 students.
“Transportation remains another pressing concern. We do not have a proper means of transport for the school; we rely on a single motor king for student movement.”
The ceremony also recognised outstanding achievements among students and staff. Sixteen students were adjudged the best performers in English Language, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Accounting, receiving various awards, including certificates and citations, for their hard work and dedication.
In addition, three non-teaching staff and two teaching staff were honoured for their exemplary commitment to the school’s development, reflecting the collective effort that continues to drive Awe Senior High Technical School forward.
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