Learners, staff, and stakeholders of the Kressner Handmaids Children’s Home and Divine Providence Catholic School have climaxed their 10th anniversaries with a speech and prize-giving day.
The occasion, which happened on March 29, 2025, at Otaten, near Amasaman in the Accra Archdiocese, was themed: “10 years, A Journey of Hope and Learning”.
This celebration brought together pioneers and stakeholders of the institutions, who came to show love and support to the institutions for the progress they have attained over the past 10 years.
Speaking at the celebration, the Most Rev. Anthony Narh Asare, one of the Auxiliary Bishops of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra and Special Guest of Honour for the occasion, commended the leaders of the school for the infrastructural growth and encouraged parents and staff to invest in education.
He said, “My dear people of God, when you invest in education, you invest in good things. If you think education is expensive, try ignorance”.
He also added that the Kressner Handmaids Children’s Home had become a “beacon of hope over the past decade,” noting that the children’s discipline was attributed to the hard work and dedication of the staff in the school.
He further advised that the school should partner with local schools and organizations to make the institutions prosper.
“My dear friends, as the years progress, partnership with local schools around you, local organizations; I’m happy that social welfare is present, our chiefs and queen mothers; we believe you can do more”, he said.
Sr. Mary Kizita Otoo, HDR, Head of Kressner Handmaids Children’s Home and Divine Providence Catholic School, also highlighted some achievements attained by the school.
She said, “We have witnessed significant growth in our infrastructure and student enrolment, providing more opportunities for quality education… our learners excelled in the SKAI Abacus National Competition, securing 1st place in 2023”.
She added that the school had served the educational needs of children and neighbouring communities over the past 10 years.
She said, “Recognizing the need to provide our children with access to quality education, Divine Providence School Annex, now Divine Providence Catholic School was born initially to cater for the educational needs of the Home, but eventually opened up to our host communities, but it may interest you to know that the school serves beyond. Its boundaries”.
Sr. Kizita also called for a reform in the educational system of the country, stating that it was full of unhealthy competition, and this affects the well-being of learners in school.
She said, “A reformed education system should foster a supportive environment, encouraging collaboration over competition. By doing so, we can help learners develop essential life skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence.”
“This, in turn, will empower them to thrive in an increasingly complex world,” she added.
Sr. Elizabeth Paula Nkansah Otchere, HDR, Superior General of the Handmaids of the Divine Redeemer of Accra, congratulated the past and present staff and pupils who worked diligently to reach this enviable milestone of the institution.
She noted that the success of the school was built on hard work and dedication and thanked God for His blessings.
She applauded the past and present Board of Governors, Management, PTA, pupils, and all well-wishers whose efforts and countless contributions to the Home and the school had given it the accolades being witnessed.
As part of the celebration, awards were given to outstanding learners and staff for their hard work and dedication during which Richlove Ofosu emerged best student in academics, while Mrs. Gladys Mensah was awarded for her dedication as the longest serving staff of the school.
Other award categories included DPCS silent soldier award, KHCH Excellence Awards, Health Award and Joint Pioneers Award.
Source: Newswatch GH
