The University of Cape Coast (UCC) Kindergarten (KG) has organised a graduation ceremony for KG 2 pupils of the school.
The colourful event was held on the theme: “60+1 Years of Ensuring Quality Early Childhood Education: The Role of Stakeholders”.
The ceremony attracted parents of the graduating class, the clergy and a section of the public who were treated to cultural displays by the school’s cultural troupe and choreography by the Creative Minds Group.
The school's cadet corps also displayed their budding skills and marched to the admiration of the guests who graced the occasion.
As part of the ceremony, the headteacher of UCC KG, Miss. Linda Ayingura took the salute at the parade and commended the pupils for their smart turnout and display.
Some pupils dressed to represent varied professions in a role-play
At the event, selected pupils took turns to role-play different careers, receiving rapturous applause.
Professions such as law, fire service, police, military, engineering, medicine, nursing, and teaching were showcased by the pupils.
The Director of the Biomedical and Clinical Research Centre at UCC, Prof. Samuel Kyei, who chaired the ceremony, congratulated the graduands for their hard work and dedication to their studies and wished them a prosperous future.
He told parents that the best investment was one made in their children’s education. Consequently, He urged parents to keep on sacrificing for their children while they move on to the next level of their education.
Prof. Kyei, who represented the Vice-Chancellor of UCC, expressed gratitude to the teachers and parents for their cooperation in ensuring effective teaching and learning in the school.
A former Headteacher of UCC KG, Ms Adwoa Ewur, presenting a certificate to a graduand, Master Judah Godfred Mensah
For her part, Miss. Linda Ayingura, in a remark, congratulated the graduands and encouraged them to uphold the good values they had learnt in the school.
She appealed to the management of the University to assist in re-roofing the school building.
As part of the programme, the University KG bid farewell to two retired staff members. The two retirees, who were presented with citations, were Madam Florence Adjokway and Mrs. Doris Nyarko.
Mrs. Florence Adjokway, on behalf of the duo, expressed gratitude for the recognition.
Some pupils in a role play at the event
The graduands were also presented with certificates.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC