The headmaster of the De Youngster’s International School at Kokomlemle in Accra, William Osa Adjei has asked parents to help their children with their home work to improve their academic performance.

According to him, the school has seen progress in academic performances but more can be attained should parents do more.

“There has been a significant improvement in the academic work of our learners and this is seen in their class and home assignments, as well as their end of term examination results. However, we would like to appeal to both guardians and parents to go the extra mile in assisting their wards at home to improve their academic works,” he stressed.

Speaking at the annual graduation ceremony on the theme; “Our Culture, Our Heritage”, he pleaded with parents to assist their children conform to school regulations.

The school with a current population of 377, has 195 boys and 182 girls. Mr. Adjei said the school has room to admit more come 2023.

A total of 64 pupils graduated consisting of 37 kindergarten learners and 27 stage 6 learners (formerly primary six).

Present at the event were parents of the graduating class, past students of the school, staff of the school and guests.

The graduation saw performances by school learners clad in unique traditional outfits to represent the rich cultural heritage from the 16 regions of the country, alongside poetry recitals from Nursery 1 to stage 6 which had patrons applauding after each performance.

Guest Speaker and former learner of the school, Jacqueline Amoo Boafo, commended the performance of the students.

Highlighting the importance of cultural transmission, she said pupils had a role to play in preserving the country’s cultural heritage.

“As children, try to be obedient to parents and adults, try to speak your local language and try as much as possible to protect your buildings or artifacts,” she said.

Madam Boafo encouraged parents to “teach the learners our culture at home and reduce the dependence on foreign culture.”