Covenant Presby School Dzorwulu celebrates academic distinction and character at 18th graduation

Covenant Presby School in Dzorwulu on Friday, August 1, held its 18th Graduation and Awards Ceremony, recognizing academic achievement, staff dedication, and parental support under the theme “Providing Holistic Education to Children, the Hope for National Development.”

The ceremony marked the graduation of 30 kindergarten pupils transitioning to primary school and 21 Junior High School (JHS) students who had completed the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

The event also included awards for top-performing students and teachers.

Madam Yvonne Oppong-Ayisi, Acting Head of Syndications and Capital Markets at Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), chaired the event.

In her address, she highlighted the importance of nurturing curiosity and critical thinking in children through holistic education. “Asking good questions is just as important as giving good answers,” she stated, adding that the graduates are the future leaders of Ghana.

The Headmistress, Mrs. Evelyn Amoamah Antwi, reaffirmed the school’s commitment to Presbyterian educational values that develop the “head, heart, and hands.” She announced a 100% pass rate in the 2024 BECE, with 88% of students achieving distinction and securing placements in top Senior High Schools.

She also highlighted the achievements of 2024 graduate Frederick Lokko, who won the Channel One TV and Citi FM Literacy Challenge and is now studying science at St. Augustine’s College.

Mrs. Antwi encouraged parents to enrol their children in the school’s Read to Grow literacy initiative, run in collaboration with the Girls Education Initiative Ghana (GEIG), and to participate in this year’s Literacy Challenge.

Guest speaker Madam Judith Amoateng Ennin, Director of Education for Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly, emphasized the role of holistic education in building moral integrity, emotional resilience, and social responsibility. She urged graduates to embrace education as a lifelong journey and thanked parents and teachers for their support.

Academic awards were presented across various levels. JHS graduate Yebowro Edudzi Yaw received top subject awards in Mathematics, Science, Career Technology, and Computing, and was named Overall Best Student 2025.

Other subject awardees included:

• Jeremy Oppong – Social Studies
• Cedric Agboka – English Language
• Obaa Yaa Acheampong – Ghanaian Language (Twi)
• Akosua Baah Asare – Religious and Moral Education
• Messiah Akumia – French Language
• Yebowro Selikem – Creative Arts

The following students were also recognized for academic excellence:

• Danquah Sarah Nhyira – JHS Basic 8, Overall Best Student
• Mandor Komla Jnr Philip – JHS Basic 7, Overall Best Student
• Rhule Justice Ayeyi – Upper Primary Basic 6, Overall Best Student
• Nkrumah Kira Akesi – Basic 5, Overall Best Student
• Asiedu-Farkye Prince Yeboah – Basic 4, Overall Best Student
• Obeng Mildred Aseda Afriyie – Lower Primary Basic 3, Overall Best Student
• Mubarak Iddris Ejora – Basic 2, Overall Best Student
• Addabor Nana Adoma – Basic 1A, Overall Best Student
• Offei Ohene Jennifer – Basic 1B, Overall Best Student
• Nuvlo Elikem – Preschool KG2, Overall Best Student

Extracurricular awards were presented to Mister Brani Jenkins (Basic 4) for Taekwondo and Nsoh Ibrahim Najat (Basic 7) for excellence in Cadet activities.

Outstanding staff were honored for their dedication. Shadrach Osei Boateng was named Best Teacher in JHS, Theresa Dede Tei in Primary School, and Abigail Ashalley in Preschool. John Essel Amoah received the award for Best Teacher in Extracurricular Activities. Solomon Tweneboah Prempeh was recognized as Best Administrative Staff, while Jacob Bright Owusu, Foster Asare, Nuetey Daniel, Samuel Opoku, and Patience Naoh received special recognition for service and commitment.

In her closing remarks, Madam Oppong-Ayisi encouraged graduates to remain curious and compassionate, emphasizing that success is measured not only by academic excellence but also by character and perseverance.

“Success is not just about being first in class, it’s about being kind, staying curious, and never giving up,” she said.

The ceremony concluded with student performances and reaffirmed the school’s mission to provide holistic education and shape future leaders.