Teaching and learning at Bokokope Basic School in the Shama District of the Western Region have been severely impacted by the lack of teacher furniture.
Teachers frequently miss school to seek medical attention for waist pains allegedly caused by using makeshift ‘Dual desks’.
Furthermore, students at Bosomdo D/A Primary and Junior High School face similar challenges, forced to learn in an uncompleted structure due to the scarcity of classrooms.
Bosomdo is a rural community in the Shama Constituency of the Western Region. It has approximately 500 residents who are mostly farmers. When it comes to education, Bosomdo is challenged with inadequate classrooms and logistics as well as stalled projects.
The sole kindergarten school is overwhelmed, forcing primary and junior high school students to learn in an uncomplete structure.
“At Bosomdo D/A, our current infrastructure only caters to kindergarten, housing Kindergarten 1 and 2, and my office. However, we urgently need A six-unit classroom block for primary education and Completion of our half-built junior high school to prevent students from traveling long distances after completing Basic 6”.
“Additionally, we lack Accommodation for teachers, hindering our ability to attract and retain qualified staff. We humbly appeal to individuals, philanthropists, and organizations to support our community’s educational development. Your assistance will significantly impact our children’s future.” Robert Adzewoda appealed.
At Bokokope Primary School, the situation is critical. Due to a severe shortage of furniture, teachers are forced to use makeshift Dual desks hindering effective teaching and learning.
According to the Assistant Head Teacher Shalom Sinbie, the lack of basic infrastructure is significantly undermining educational outcomes.
Shalom Sinbie, Assistant Head Teacher, Bokokope Primary School
“Teachers lack basic furniture in our classrooms, forcing us to sit on student desks. This uncomfortable seating arrangement poses health risks, particularly for female teachers who experience menstrual cramps or pregnancy-related discomfort. Our pregnant colleague struggles to sit for extended periods, and we often suffer from waist pains.
“This situation compromises our ability to deliver quality education, as we’re frequently forced to leave classrooms mid-lesson for medical attention and it has reduced teaching hours due to discomfort. We urgently need proper furniture to ensure a conducive teaching environment.”
Under the leadership of Nana Ama Boaduwaa, the Divine Educational Watch team generously donated essential learning materials, including Exercise books, Mathematical sets, Water bottles to students in Bosomdo and Bokokope communities.
The team also expressed gratitude to the teachers in these communities for their dedication and support.
Nana Ama Boaduwaa emphasized that education is a shared responsibility highlighting the importance of collective efforts in shaping the future of these children.
“We are optimistic that this initiative will greatly enhance the learning experience for the children here. Despite facing numerous challenges, we are hopeful that Divine Education Watch will continue to support us in an even greater capacity moving forward”
“This exercise marks a crucial step in addressing the educational needs of our community, and we look forward to a long-term partnership that will bring about lasting positive change.” She stated.
Sustainable Development Goal 4 aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. It is hoped that there will be a quick intervention to ensure the realization of this goal.
