The Presbyterian College of Education(PCE) at Akropong-Akuapem in the Eastern Region, on Wednesday, 27th August 2025, held its 17th graduation ceremony for 658 students.
Out of the number, 289 graduates, representing 43.92 percent, obtained First Class, while 328 graduates, representing 49.88 percent, obtained Second Class Upper. Thirty-three (33) graduates, representing 5.02 percent, obtained Second Class Lower, while eight graduates, representing 1.22 percent, obtained Third Class.
The Regional Minister, an alumnus of the esteemed institution, addressing the gathering, said teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s human resource base and commended the College for its dedication to producing teachers of quality and character.
She stressed the importance of education as the great equalizer, providing every child with the opportunity to realize their potential regardless of background or ability. She noted that the government’s initiative to introduce policies aimed at expanding access to quality education and ensuring that no Ghanaian child is denied the opportunity of education is a step in the right direction.
The theme of the ceremony, “Leaving No Learner Behind: Advancing Equity and Excellence Through Inclusive Teacher Preparation,” resonated deeply with the Minister. She entreated the new educators to demonstrate patience, creativity, and adaptability to meet the needs of every child, ensuring that no learner is left behind.
Mrs Awatey urged the graduating teachers to be champions of inclusivity, advocates for the underprivileged, and to uphold the values of integrity, discipline, professionalism, and compassion.
She encouraged the teachers that, as they embark on their noble profession, they should be innovative, embrace technology, and remain lifelong learners. She emphasized that the learners they encounter will remember not just what they taught them, but who they were as teachers.
Mrs Awatey acknowledged the role of parents and guardians, saluting their sacrifices and support towards their children’s education. She urged the graduating teachers to remember that their certificates symbolise both success and responsibility, bearing a heavy but honourable responsibility as educators to nurture the minds and hearts of the next generation.
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rt Rev. Dr Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, said the Presbyterian College of Education has been a beacon of knowledge, wisdom, and character development, nurturing countless young minds and shaping them into exemplary educators.
He emphasized that the institution’s mission goes beyond producing teachers; it is about training formative leaders for the classroom who can manage diverse classrooms, employ differentiated teaching methods, and inspire learners of all backgrounds and abilities.
Rt Rev. Kwakye urged the new teachers to uphold Christian principles and be ambassadors of Christ and the College.