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Progression from Level 100 to Level 200

The student must:

  1. Pass all courses taken (Obtain Grade A - D)
  2. Attain a minimum C.G.P.A. of 1.0

Students with GPA below 1.0 at the end of the first semester shall be cautioned by the Director (Academic Affairs) and counselled by the Departmental Academic Advisor and/or University Counseling Centre.

Dismissal

A Level 100 student who loses a total of twelve (12) credits registered for an academic year (either in the first, second or in both semesters) will be dismissed for poor academic performance. Such a student may, however, re-apply for admission into a different program the following academic year.

Supplementary End-of-Semester Examinations for Level 100 Students

A Level 100 student who loses between 1 and 11 credits in either the first, second or both semesters shall be given an opportunity to write a supplementary end-of-semester examination for Level 100 students shall be marked over 60 and shall be added to the continuous assessment score which the student would have obtained during the course of the semester. The student will be withdrawn for poor academic performance if he/she is unable to pass all the failed courses in the supplementary end-of-semester examination.

A level 100 student who fails the supplementary end-of-semester examination and is withdrawn may re-apply for admission the following academic year into the same or different programme.

Progression from Level 200 Upwards

To progress from Level 200 to 300 or from Level 300 to 400, the student must:

  1. Attain a minimum C.G.P.A. of 1.0
  2. Accumulate at least 30 credits for the current year
  3. Not lose more than a total of 9 credits in the courses registered at the end of the academic year

A student who fails to satisfy conditions A, B or C or all the above shall be placed on probation or asked to be an external candidate depending on the gravity of failure as detailed below:

Probation

If a student fails up to 9 credits, he/she will progress to the next level but will be required to repeat those failed courses. Such a student will have to drop some of the current level courses and substitute them with the failed courses.

  1. A student on probation is not allowed to do more than 18 credits in a semester
  2. A student who is repeating a course will be required to take quizzes, assignments and end-of-semester examination for the repeated course(s)
  3. A student on probation has two (2) chances to pass the failed course(s)
  4. In consultation with his/her academic advisor and with the approval by the Department, a student on probation may be allowed to take another course in place of the failed one if the failed course is not a core course or an essential pre-requisite course
  5. A student on probation must avail himself/herself of and benefit from Academic Advisory and Counselling Services provided by the University.

Repeating /External Candidate

If a student fails a total of 10 to 12 credits, he/she will be allowed to repeat the failed courses as an “external candidate”. An external candidate is one not taking the full complement of courses and is therefore reading only repeated courses. He/she will register for the repeated courses only and must pass them within one academic year before progressing to the next level.

An external candidate:

  1. Will retain the lower level status until he/she meets the requirements for progression to another level
  2. Will be required to attend lectures and practicals, fulfil continuous assessment requirements and pay 60% of the approved University fees and any other fees to be determined by the University from time to time
  3. Must pass the repeated courses at one sitting only. If an external candidate fails to pass any of the failed academic performance
  4. Must avail himself/herself of and benefit from Academic Advisory and Counselling Services provided by the University.

Students can assume external candidacy only once during their stay in the University.

A continuing student who fails more than 12 credits will be dismissed outright.

Students with the barest minimum C.G.P.A (1.0 - 1.5) at the end of the academic year shall be cautioned by the Director (Academic Affairs) and counselled by their Departmental Academic Advisor.

Special Supplementary End-of-Semester Examinations for Level 400 Students

There shall be a special supplementary end-of-semester examinations to be held in August for students who have completed Level 400 but are still trailing level 400 courses. The special supplementary examinations shall be marked over 60 and shall be added to the continuous assessment which the student would have obtained.

Students who fail the special supplementary end-of-semester examination or do not avail themselves of same shall repeat the failed courses the following academic year keeping in mind the maximum number of years required for completion of undergraduate programmes. Such students will be required to attend lectures and practicals, fulfill continuous assessment requirements and pay 60% of the approved University fees for the year.

Computation of Results for Probation and Repeating/External Candidates

If a student passes a repeated course, both the failed grade(s) and new grade(s) will appear on the student’s transcript and will be used in the computation of his/her C.G.P.A. Where there is a replacement, the grade in the course originally failed will be used in addition to the grade obtained in the replaced course for the computation of the final C.G.P.A.

An undergraduate student’s academic status is classified according to the following criteria:

Level 100 : Is a student who is required to accumulate not less than 30 credits at the end of the academic year.

Level 200 : Is a student who is required to accumulate not less than 60 credits (including Advance Credits) at the end of the academic year

Level 300 : Is a student who is required to accumulate not less than 90 credits (including Advance Credits) at the end of the academic year

Level 400 : Is a student who is required to accumulate not less than 120 credits (including Advance Credits) at the end of the academic year

Level 500 : Is a student who is required to accumulate not less than 150 credits (including Advance Credits) at the end of the academic year

Level 600 : Is a student who is required to accumulate not less than 180 credits (including Advance Credits) at the end of the academic year

GRASAG Holds Graduate Research Seminar

17 Nov, 2018 By louis Mensah

The Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG) UCC, has organised seminar for postgraduate students in the University under the theme “Conscientizing Postgraduate Students on Critical Issues in Research”.

The President of the Association, Mr. George Sarfo, said the programme was aimed at addressing the challenges facing postgraduate students in their research work. He noted that the programme was also intended to find ways of helping postgraduate students to finish their thesis early.

The Dean, School of Graduate Studies, Prof. Ernest Laryea Okorley who chaired the seminar, stated that there have been a number of innovations in postgraduate studies in the University. He mentioned the increase in the number of student intake over the years; introduction of new programmes, modification in the number of years for MPhil and PhD among others.

Prof. Okorley advised postgraduates to attend research seminars to help them acquire the skills of conducting research.  He urged them to establish cordial relationships with their supervisors to enable them complete their thesis without delays. He commended leadership of the Association for organising an insightful seminar for its members.

The Vice Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Education,  Prof. Cosmas Cobbold, explained the importance of research topic and  cautioned that few words ought to be used but must be very captivating. He asked the students to get familiarised with the literature of their research work in order to bring consistency in their writing.  He advised the postgraduate students to always consider the genuineness of the information they want to present in their work, and also seek help from reliable people and friends.

The Director of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC), Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim, said some of the postgraduate students only place premium on acquiring certificates than showing commitment to the research component of their academic work. He said such attitude tend to make them dishonest in their thesis writing. “Research….. is about contributing to knowledge and to transform lives, therefore, if one’s research lacks honesty, it cannot affect both knowledge and lives in any way” he noted. He advised postgraduate students to be committed and honest to their research work in order to gain knowledge and contribute towards making positive impact in society.

Date of Event:Wednesday, November 14, 2018

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Directorate of Finance Welfare Association Launches 25th Anniversary Celebration

17 Nov, 2018 By louis Mensah

The Directorate of Finance Welfare Association has launched its 25th Anniversary Celebration at Auditorium 900, C. A. Ackah Lecture Theatre.

Launching the Silver Jubilee, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, wished the Association well in their activities. He urged members of the Association not to be spectators but participate fully in activities of the anniversary.     

Speaking at the launch, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro, commended leadership of the Association for sustaining its members for the past 25 years. He urged members of the Association to help the University succeed. He advised them to be mindful of their health and urged them to take time to rest in order to regain energy for their own wellbeing adding that “Working with a sound mind is the best practice to promote productivity”. He paid glowing tribute to staff of the Directorate of Finance for effectively managing the funds of the University.

In her address, the Director of Finance, Mrs. Elizabeth Obese, urged members of the Association to work with truthfulness in their daily tasks, because the Association has demonstrated its ability to adapt to challenging tasks in the course of its activities, despite challenges it faced for the past 25 years.

Mrs. Obese charged the Association to stay committed towards achieving success for its members through dedication, hard work and team work. “Colleagues let us work with integrity and objectivity,” she said. She advised members to work as stewards of God and not for any man, because each person would be held accountable at the end of his/her life.

The Welfare Chairman of the Association, Mr. Victorious Yamoah Hagan, thanked the founding members of the Association for their hard work that had contributed to its development for the past 25 years. He said the Association had made significant strides in 25 years of its existence in the University.

The ceremony was used to launch the new clothes of the Association.

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Directorate of Finance Welfare Association Launches 25th Anniversary Celebration

17 Nov, 2018 By louis Mensah

The Directorate of Finance Welfare Association has launched its 25th Anniversary Celebration at Auditorium 900, C. A. Ackah Lecture Theatre.

Launching the Silver Jubilee, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, wished the Association well in their activities. He urged members of the Association not to be spectators but participate fully in activities of the anniversary.     

Speaking at the launch, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro, commended leadership of the Association for sustaining its members for the past 25 years. He urged members of the Association to help the University succeed. He advised them to be mindful of their health and take time to rest in order to regain energy for their own wellbeing adding that “Working with a sound mind is the best practice to promote productivity”. He paid glowing tribute to the Directorate of Finance for effectively managing the funds of the University.

In her address, the Director of Finance, Mrs. Elizabeth Obese, urged members of the Association to work with truthfulness in their daily tasks, because the Association has demonstrated its ability to adapt to challenging tasks in the cause its activities, despite challenges it faced for the past 25 years.

Mrs. Obese charged the Association to stay committed towards achieving success for its members through dedication, hard work and team work. “Colleagues let us work with integrity and objectivity,” she said. She advised members to work as stewards of God and not for any man, because each person would be held accountable at the end of his/her life.

The Welfare Chairman of the Association, Mr. Victorious Yamoah Hagan, thanked the founding members of the Association for their hard work that had contributed to its development for the past 25 years. He said the Association had made significant strides in 25 years of its existence in the University.

The ceremony was used to launch the new clothes of the Association.

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CEGRAD Engages Stakeholders on Sexual Harassment

17 Nov, 2018 By louis Mensah

The Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy and Documentation (CEGRAD) has organised a two-day workshop on the  Sexual Harassment .

The Coordinator, Advocacy & Outreach, Dr. Georgina Yaa Oduro, indicated that the workshop was to deliberate and brainstorm on matters relating to ‘Sexual Harassment’ and the ‘Sexual Harassment Policy’ of the University.

Sexual Harassment Policy

Taking the participants through the institutional Sexual Harassment Policy, Prof. Nancy Lundgren, pointed out that any unwelcome sexual advances or request for sexual favours and other verbal or physical conduct of sexual nature whether once or repeatedly must be avoided regardless of the person involved and the place where which it might occur. She said a decent interpersonal relationship at the workplace and school foster a good output, therefore, the vulnerable staff or students needed not to be harassed by his/her superior such as boss, lecturer, man or woman.  Advising the Sexual Harassment Committee, she added that reports and procedures to handling cases as well as victims ought to be treated with confidentiality. Again, she added that the implementation of the comprehensive sexual harassment policy would help facilitate the Sexual Harassment Committee’s procedures to fast-track sexually harassed issues and concerns.

Causes of Sexual Harassment

  The immediate past Director of CEGRAD, Prof. Akua Britwum, indicated that power relations; multiple zones of seniority and patriarchal leadership were some of the conditions that facilitate sexual harassment on campus. “Sexual harassment has become an alarming issue all over workplaces and campuses of which the vulnerable has always been the victim because it ‘implied that more females suffer sexual harassment; more males were perpetrators and more males tend suffer male harassment,’ she explained. She advised female staff and students not to allow anybody within or outside the University Community to lure or intimidate them for sexual favours.

The Executive Director of The Ark Foundation, Ghana, Dr. Angela Dwamena-Aboagye, highlighted some facts about sexual harassment adding that ‘it usually occurs when there is disparity of power, not just when men and women are working together”. She explained that retaliation from a person in authority due to refusal of sexual favours was by itself an act of sexual harassment.

Dr. Dwamena-Aboagye who is lawyer and gender activist, indicated that sexual harassment cases needed to be treated with urgency using internal and external interventions such as using counseling mediation; workplace/institutional policy and procedures; reporting to the police and taking up civil action suit. 

Consequence of Sexual Harassment 

Speaking on consequences of sexual harassment, a lecturer at the Methodist University College, Mr. Adolf Awuku Bekoe, said victims suffer depression, anxiety, shame, fear, anger, denial and low self-esteem. “Sexual harassment creates traumatic conditions such as shock, forgetfulness and inattentiveness to some victims,” he said. He noted that in some instances, perpetrators have always harassed the vulnerable under the influence of drugs, money, threats and power, neglecting the plights of innocent victims.

Mr. Bekoe cautioned that authorities and people of different sexes, and ages needed to be made aware of the consequences associated with sexual harassment such as loss of jobs/career, compensations, fines and collapse of firms. He also charged the Sexual Harassment Committee to use the appropriate mechanisms in place to handle sexual harassment issues by reaffirming one’s confidentiality; helping victims plan for safety; offering the needed support; building their strength; not assigning blames and taking away their fears. “The Sexual Harassment Committee should create an accommodating environment for clients and use flexible …. approaches that will make procedures work rather than breaking procedures” he noted.

Sexual Harassment is Demonic

A member of the Chaplaincy Board, Rev. Patrick Quampa, described sexual harassment as a "demonic act" and advised that there should be more of such workshops to sensitize staff and students of the University to help educate and inform them. He also commended CREGRAD for their immense contribution to helping create a peaceful co-existence among staff and students in the university.

Amongst the participants of the workshop were Hall Tutors, a representatives of the Students Representative Council (SRC), the Sexual Harassment Committee and the Chaplaincy Board.

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CEGRAD Engages Stakeholders on Sexual Harassment

17 Nov, 2018 By louis Mensah

The Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy and Documentation (CEGRAD) has organised a two-day workshop on the  Sexual Harassment .

The Coordinator, Advocacy & Outreach, Dr. Georgina Yaa Oduro, indicated that the workshop was to deliberate and brainstorm on matters relating to ‘Sexual Harassment’ and the ‘Sexual Harassment Policy’ of the University.

Sexual Harassment Policy

Taking the participants through the institutional Sexual Harassment Policy, Prof. Nancy Lundgren, pointed out that any unwelcome sexual advances or request for sexual favours and other verbal or physical conduct of sexual nature whether once or repeatedly must be avoided regardless of the person involved and the place where which it might occur. She said a decent interpersonal relationship at the workplace and school foster a good output, therefore, the vulnerable staff or students needed not to be harassed by his/her superior such as boss, lecturer, man or woman.  Advising the Sexual Harassment Committee, she added that reports and procedures to handling cases as well as victims ought to be treated with confidentiality. Again, she added that the implementation of the comprehensive sexual harassment policy would help facilitate the Sexual Harassment Committee’s procedures to fast-track sexually harassed issues and concerns.

Causes of Sexual Harassment Policy

  The former Director of CEGRAD, Prof. Akua Britwum, indicated that power relations; multiple zones of seniority and patriarchal leadership were some of the conditions that facilitate sexual harassment on campus. “Sexual harassment has become an alarming issue all over workplaces and campuses of which the vulnerable has always been the victim because it ‘implied that more females suffer sexual harassment; more males were perpetrators and more males tend suffer male harassment,’ she explained. She advised female staff and students not to allow anybody within or outside the University Community to lure or intimidate them for sexual favours.

The Executive Director of The Ark Foundation, Ghana, Dr. Angela Dwamena-Aboagye, highlighted some facts about sexual harassment adding that ‘it usually occurs when there is disparity of power, not just when men and women are working together”. She explained that retaliation from a person in authority due to refusal of sexual favours was by itself an act of sexual harassment.

Dr. Dwamena-Aboagye who is lawyer and gender activist, indicated that sexual harassment cases needed to be treated with urgency using internal and external interventions such as using counseling mediation; workplace/institutional policy and procedures; reporting to the police and taking up civil action suit. 

The consequence of Sexual Harassment 

Speaking on consequences of sexual harassment, a lecturer at the Methodist University College, Mr. Adolf Awuku Bekoe, said victims suffer depression, anxiety, shame, fear, anger, denial and low self-esteem. “Sexual harassment creates traumatic conditions such as shock, forgetfulness and inattentiveness to some victims,” he said. He noted that in some instances, perpetrators have always harassed the vulnerable under the influence of drugs, money, threats and power, neglecting the plights of innocent victims.

Mr. Bekoe cautioned that authorities and people of different sexes, and ages needed to be made aware of the consequences associated with sexual harassment such as loss of jobs/career, compensations, fines and collapse of firms. He also charged the Sexual Harassment Committee to use the appropriate mechanisms in place to handle sexual harassment issues by reaffirming one’s confidentiality; helping victims plan for safety; offering the needed support; building their strength; not assigning blames and taking away their fears. “The Sexual Harassment Committee should create an accommodating environment for clients and use flexible …. approaches that will make procedures work rather than breaking procedures” he noted.

Sexual Harassment is Demonic

A member of the Chaplaincy Board, Rev. Patrick Quampa, described sexual harassment as a "demonic act" and advised that there should be more of such workshops to sensitize staff and students of the University to help educate and inform them. He also commended CREGRAD for their immense contribution to helping create a peaceful co-existence among staff and students in the university.

Amongst the participants of the workshop were Hall Tutors, a representative of the Students Representative Council (SRC), the Sexual Harassment Committee and the Chaplaincy Board.

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Promote the Study of French in Ghana-Pro-Vice-Chancellor

16 Nov, 2018 By louis Mensah

Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro, has stressed the need to encourage the study and speaking of French in Ghana to enhance the country’s international image. He noted that “It is unfortunate that Ghana is surrounded by Francophone countries, but most Ghanaians have not taken advantage of the French language”

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor made these remarks during the climax of the Golden Jubilee celebration of Centre International de Recherchés et d’Etude de Langues, Village du Benin (CIREL-VB) in Lome, Togo.
CIREL-VB, established in July 1968, has been hosting Ghanaian students pursuing French in the University of Cape Coast, University of Education, Winneba and some Colleges of Education for immersion programme for the past 40 years. Students from CIREL-VB also undertake four-week English Language course in June and July at UCC during the long vacation.
 

Impact of CIREL-VB to Institutions in Non-French Speaking Countries


Prof. Oduro acknowledged the immense contributions of CIREL to meet the needs of non-French speaking sister countries across the continent. He expressed the gratitude of the Government of Ghana to CIREL for providing a congenial environment and a team of dedicated faculty and staff to meet the academic and social needs of Ghanaian students during their stay in Togo. He assured the Director General and the entire Management of CIREL-VB of its partner institutions’ continued collaboration in teaching and research to enhance opportunities for a successful integration of citizens the two sister countries
Making reference to the long standing relationship between CIREL-VB and UCC spanning over four decades, Prof. Oduro noted that the collaboration has led to the successful training of more Ghanaian students serving the nation at various levels and positions where French language was an added advantage in their career development.

Prof. Oduro said  there had been research and exchange arrangements at the levels of faculties to facilitate collaborative research activities across our borders. “Such activities help to enhance the international image and outlook of our institutions, build and promote good neighbourliness for accelerated regional integration, economic and socio-political developments, peace and sustainable human security” he noted.

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor said UCC was happy to be associated with the activities of CIREL-VB and thanked the Centre for selecting UCC to speak on behalf of sister institutions in Ghana working with CIRELYOU’RE “Your recognition is historically justified taking cognisance of the fact that these sister institutions trace their origin to the University of Cape Coast who mentored them at their inception” he stated.
Prof. Oduro was accompanied by the Head, Department of French, Dr Mawuloe K. Kodah to represent UCC at the event.

In his welcome address, the Director General of CIREL-VB, Professor Martin D. Gbénouga, expressed appreciation to all participants. He presented the historical journey of the Centre from its establishment in 1968 to present day. He paid glowing tributes to his predecessors for their immense contributions toward success story of the CIREL-VB. Professor Gbénouga also recognized the tremendous support of various partner institutions. Special mention was made of the Embassy of France in Lomé, Francophonie, The Canadian High Commission in Lomé, the Governments of Ghana and Nigeria who have, through diverse ways, kept faith with CIREL-VB over the years.

Meeting with UCC students

As part his visit, the Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dr. Kodah met UCC French students on the 2018/2019 Year Abroad programme at CIREL-VB. He encouraged them to be good ambassadors of UCC and Ghana during their stay in Togo. Prof Oduro also reminded the students of the need to remain focused on their goals and have faith in whatever they believe and profess, and they would be successful. He shared his own life-story to motivate them to aim high and be dedicated to the pursuit of honesty and fairness in what they do.
On their part, they students were grateful to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for interacting with them. They commended the Vice-Chancellor and Management for the good work they were doing to keep UCC stable for academic work to continue, in the wake of students’ in some universities in Ghana.
 
 Date of event: Friday, October 26, 2018

 

 

 

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Women's Commission of NUGS-UCC Holds Vocational Skills Training for Female Students

16 Nov, 2018 By louis Mensah

The Women's Commission (WOCOM) of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), UCC chapter, has organised a skills training workshop to equip female students with self-employable vocational skills.

The workshop which is been held in three phases is aimed at adding value to the lives of beneficiaries to acquire entrepreneurial skills to enable them start their own businesses after school.  Beneficiaries of the first phase of the workshop was made up of  Senior High School students, who received training on how to make yoghurt, pastries and peanut snack locally called "Nkatie burger".

The event was on the theme "Equipping the 21st Century Woman with Entrepreneurial Skills."

Speaking to participants, the Women's Commissioner of NUGS-UCC, Ms. Faustina Maama, said the training formed part of her agenda to empower the female students to gain employable skills for sustainable livelihood. She advised participants to make good use of the skills acquired through the training. “Education is meant to train people  to use their head, heart and hand and so this training is tailored to provide some hand training for students, whether for domestic use or for vocation or income earning purposes” she noted.

Ms. Mamaa, called on government to make Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) attractive and a viable career option for the youth. She said when the youth were given skills training they would become self-reliant to contribute to the growth of the economy while reducing the unemployment burden on the government.

The WOCOM advised students to go the extra mile to be able to stand out in the world of work. She urged them to change their mindset about vocational education so that after school, they would not go in search of white-collar jobs, which according to her was difficult to get.

She expressed gratitude to those who supported the programme in diverse ways to make it a success.  In attendance were some male students.

                                                                                                    

Date of Event: Saturday October 20, 2018

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Women's Commission of NUGS-UCC Holds Vocational Skills Training for Female Students

16 Nov, 2018 By louis Mensah

The Women's Commission (WOCOM) of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), UCC chapter, has organised a skills training workshop to equip female students with self-employable vocational skills.

The workshop which is been held in three phases is aimed at adding value to the lives of beneficiaries to acquire entrepreneurial skills to enable them start their own businesses after school.  Beneficiaries of the first phase of the workshop was made up of  Senior High School students, who received training on how to make yoghurt, pastries and peanut snack locally called "Nkatie burger".

The event was on the theme "Equipping the 21st Century Woman with Entrepreneurial Skills."

Speaking to participants, the Women's Commissioner of NUGS-UCC, Ms. Faustina Maama, said the training formed part of her agenda to empower the female students to gain employable skills for sustainable livelihood. She advised participants to make good use of the skills acquired through the training. “Education is meant to train people  to use their head, heart and hand and so this training is tailored to provide some hand training for students, whether for domestic use or for vocation or income earning purposes” she noted.

Ms. Mamaa, called on government to make Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) attractive and a viable career option for the youth. She said when the youth were given skills training they would become self-reliant to contribute to the growth of the economy while reducing the unemployment burden on the government.

The WOCOM advised students to go the extra mile to be able to stand out in the world of work. She urged them to change their mindset about vocational education so that after school, they would not go in search of white-collar jobs, which according to her was difficult to get.

She expressed gratitude to those who supported the programme in diverse ways to make it a success.  In attendance were some male students.

                                                                                                    

Date of Event: Saturday October 20, 2018

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