The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to upgrade Apam Senior High School in the Central Region from a Category B to a Category A institution, as part of the government's broader push to expand access to quality secondary education and improve infrastructure across the country.
Speaking at a ceremony marking the 73rd anniversary of Great Apam Senior High School, Mr Iddrisu said the school would benefit from a range of infrastructure and development interventions under the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR-J) project.
Infrastructure Upgrades and Renovation Works
According to the Minister, the planned upgrade will be supported by infrastructure expansion and renovation works aimed at improving facilities and creating a more conducive environment for teaching and learning.
He also announced that the government would work towards completing abandoned GETFund projects at the school, noting that finishing these projects would give the school the infrastructure and facilities needed to support effective teaching and learning.
School Bus to Address Transportation Needs
Mr Iddrisu further announced plans to provide Great Apam Senior High School with a school bus to help address the institution's transportation challenges.
Part of a Wider National Strategy
The Minister explained that these interventions form part of a broader government strategy to improve infrastructure in selected Senior High Schools, increase access to secondary education, and provide students with better learning environments nationwide.
The STARR-J project is expected to support the expansion and improvement of secondary education infrastructure while contributing to better learning outcomes and creating more opportunities for young people.
| Intervention | Details |
|---|---|
| Category Upgrade | From Category B to Category A |
| Infrastructure Works | Expansion and renovation under the STARR-J project |
| GETFund Projects | Government to complete previously abandoned projects |
| Transportation | A school bus to be provided |
Mr Iddrisu reaffirmed the government's commitment to providing schools with the infrastructure, resources, and support required to deliver quality education and adequately prepare Ghanaian students for the future.