Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, on Wednesday, said the Government, through the Ministry of Education and stakeholders, will strengthen discipline and value-based education to curtail acts of indiscipline across the schools.

The Government was poised to reinforce guidance and counselling as well as ensuring that disciplinary measures remained firm and fair in the schools, she said.

The Vice President said this when she presented awards to basic school students for their outstanding performance in the Basic Education Certificate Examination.

In all, 52 students were honoured at this year’s President’s Independence Day Awards, on the theme: “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope.”

Of the number, 32 were from public schools, 16 from private schools, and four were special needs students with hearing and visual impairments.

The students were presented with prizes, including laptops, plaques, and certificates, sponsored by Nestlé Ghana.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said the theme reflected the students' call to be law-abiding to reach their full potential.

The Government, she said, would review existing disciplinary measures to ensure that they were fit for purpose and served as a deterrent to others.

That, she noted, would ensure students adhered to disciplinary measures and avoided untoward activities that could affect effective teaching and learning.

She said the Government would continue to ensure that every child had the chance to learn, grow, and succeed in life.

“Your performance has brought prestige to you, your household, and the nation as a whole. Continue to pursue greater responsibility for a brighter future,” she said.

The Vice President advised the students to focus on their goals, respect school authorities, choose friends wisely, and excel in their academic journey.

Dr Clement Apaak, the Deputy Minister of Education, said the regional representation of students signified excellence and inclusivity, fostering equal opportunity.

He said the selection of the awardees showed careful deliberation to ensure fairness in the system.

The Deputy Minister commended the teachers for their dedication and efforts in shaping the students to reach this height.

He pledged the government’s commitment to continuing to implement interventions to produce excellent learners and to promote inclusive, high-quality education.