St. Louis College of Education Celebrates 20th Annual Congregation

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The St. Louis College of Education in Kumasi held its 20th Annual Congregation for 581 newly trained teachers, marking the academic success of the graduates and the collective effort that has brought the college to this milestone. The Principal, Mrs. Monica Konnie Mensah, praised the dedication of the college's staff and the graduates for their perseverance, resilience, and hard work. The ceremony highlighted the theme 'Enhancing Students' Emotional Intelligence, Mental, Health, and Psychosocial Wellbeing: The Role of the Basic School Teacher.' The graduates were advised to uphold the college's hallmark of discipline, reverence for God, hard work, and dedication, and to be innovative, critical, and ethical in their approach.

Key Takeaways:

  • 581 newly trained teachers graduated in the 2023/2024 batch, marking the second group to complete under the new affiliation with University of Education, Winneba (UEW).
  • The Principal, Mrs. Monica Konnie Mensah, acknowledged the enormous contribution of the college's staff and the graduating class for their tireless commitment, guidance, and cooperation.
  • Ms. Bernice Owusu Tano was adjudged the Overall Best Student, achieving a 3.89 GPA.
  • 221 students received First Class Honours, while 282 students received Second Class Upper, 69 had Second Class Lower, and 8 passed.
  • The achievement of the graduating class marks the culmination of four years of hard work, sacrifice, and determination, according to Prof. Esther Danso-Wiredu, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, UEW.
  • The Regional Health Psychiatrist, Dr. Francis Oppong, emphasized the importance of teachers being mentors, role models, and heroes, and their role in enhancing pupils' emotional intelligence, mental health, and psychosocial wellbeing.
  • The government, via the Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori Agyemang-Boadi, assured the college of its readiness to provide support for education development and the college's growth and transformation.

Statistics:

  • 581 newly trained teachers graduated in the 2023/2024 batch.
  • 221 students achieved First Class Honours.
  • 282 students achieved Second Class Upper.
  • 69 students achieved Second Class Lower.
  • 8 students passed.
  • 3.89 GPA achieved by Ms. Bernice Owusu Tano, Overall Best Student.

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