Madam Stella Aggor, Headmistress of Nungua KroMA One JHS, has expressed strong confidence in the academic prospects of the school’s 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates, noting that they are well prepared to achieve excellent results.
Madam Aggor disclosed that a total of 73 candidates had been registered for the examination. She attributed her optimism to a series of targeted academic and behavioural interventions implemented by the school to improve performance and discipline among final-year pupils.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), she said one of the key strategies had been the active involvement of parents in monitoring their wards. Parents, she noted, had been encouraged to track attendance and academic progress to ensure that pupils remain committed to their studies.
She added that the school introduced an attendance monitoring system where pupils sign daily sheets to confirm their presence. This, she said, had significantly reduced absenteeism, with no cases of truancy recorded since its introduction.
Madam Aggor further explained that academic discipline had been strengthened through structured study routines. Final-year pupils, she said, were encouraged to engage in both home study and supervised study sessions.
She mentioned that the school had deliberately reduced activities considered distracting, such as excessive sports and games, particularly as the examination period approaches.
The headmistress added that candidates were urged to report to school early before the start of regular classes to benefit from extra tuition sessions led by dedicated and experienced teachers.
She noted that the school had also intensified the use of mock examinations to adequately prepare candidates. Their performance was regularly evaluated to identify learning gaps, while teachers were encouraged to revisit difficult topics and provide further explanation to ensure that no candidate was left behind.
Madam Aggor highlighted the importance of feedback in the learning process, noting that candidates were given opportunities to share their academic challenges. This, she said, enabled teachers to tailor their approaches to meet the specific needs of learners.
She added that pupils were grouped and assigned topics to study and teach among themselves to promote peer learning, critical thinking, and confidence. Beyond academics, the school also incorporated guidance on student well-being, including advice on proper nutrition and healthy habits to support effective learning.
The headmistress noted that engagement with parents was specifically organised for final-year pupils, providing an opportunity to motivate both parents and candidates ahead of the examination.
She advised candidates to remain calm and focused as they prepare for the examination and cautioned them against engaging in any form of examination malpractice. She urged them to stay vigilant and avoid accepting unauthorised materials from anyone.
Meanwhile, the Church of Pentecost, Teshi-Nungua Area, Buade District, through its School Outreach Ministry project, donated mathematical materials to all the candidates.