The teachers are continuing with their strike action on campus and the prefects have had to take over
most of the responsibilities in the school like maintaining order in the dining hall, checking the
roll, among others. The guys have disciplined themselves so far and there have been only few problems
so far as discipline is concerned. Asked of what they thought of the ongoing strike, these were some their thoughts
Let's hear them:
I support the teachers because they are being cheated by the Government. Doctors and other professional are all taught by teachers. Therefore, if our doctors are receiving huge salaries, then our teachers deserve better.
- David Nkrumah (2A1)
I think teachers are entitled to much greater benefits than what they are receiving. Though this move has become a block to our planned academic work, I believe it is in the right direction. The Government should see that the appeals of the teachers are addressed and early enough too.
- David Nimo (2B1)
The teachers have been cheated for quite a long time by the Government. Though they are right, I think they should consider the future of we the Form 3's. We beg them to please call off the strike.
- Ernest Bonnah (3S2)
I see this strike action by NAGRAT as a great move. For me as a student, I believe it has helped me to revise my previous notes. Besides, the teachers deserve to be listened to by the Government.
- Prince Adutwum (2S3, OT Hse.)
The strike action by our teachers (NAGRAT) is quite disheartening. For us students, it has already disrupted our academic work. The two and half year duration of the SSS system is not enough and we always have to struggle to complete our syllabi. This strike is compounding the problem. On the other hand, I think the teachers also have a case. Therefore, the Government should step in quickly to resolve the impasse.
- Isaac Opoku Boakye (2B1)
Final year students are the worst affected and it will cost Ghana a lot in future since the national performance will be poor.
- Samuel Amo – Afful (3S1)
The Government can and should give to our teachers what they are demanding since about $20m has been allocated for the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of our Independence and a presidential palace worth $30m is being built.
- Palma Daawin (2B1)
Truly speaking, the strike is having an adverse effect on the Form 3’s who are really preparing to make it this year. It is true a few others are happy about this development but it is not going to do us any good. We are praying that they come back to teach us.
- Ekow Essien (3S2, OT Hse)
For the teachers to pack “chalk and books” and vacate the classrooms leaves us students, especially the Form 3’s at a great disadvantage. It is in these times that their services are needed most. I would urge the two parties involved to settle their differences for the teachers to return to the classrooms.
- Jeffrey Sakyi Offeh (3S1)
The situation is so unfortunate. the Government and teachers are all right but the approach is all wrong. The teachers deserve much better than what they receive but they should consider the future of the students which is at stake. I pray that this impasse be settled in no time so that we can start serious work in preparation towards our final exams.
- Gideon Quaicoo (3S3)
For us the Form 3’s, it is not fair at all because we’ve not completed the syllabi and yet we can’t blame the teachers since their reason is very tangible. We therefore plead with the Government not to turn a deaf ear to them. Their needs should be attended to. Right now, some students have gone home but those of us left on campus are revising very well. We are fine by God’s Grace. It is our prayer that they come back soon.
- Richard Boateng Terry (Protocol/Utility Prefect)
