Stakeholders Renew Call for Boarding Status for Paga Senior High School
Stakeholders in the Kasena Nankana West District have renewed their appeal to the Government and the Director‑General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to upgrade Paga Senior High School to a full boarding institution.
The call was made during the commissioning of a newly constructed volleyball court for the school, a project funded by Kastone Records to promote sports development, discipline, unity, peace, and social cohesion among students.
Representing Kastone Records at the event, Mr. Adda Raymond, speaking on behalf of the General Manager, Wenawome Duriyem Aborah, said the gesture was not only to commission the facility but also to support the school with sports equipment, including volleyball nets, shot put, javelins, volleyballs, and other items.
“We acknowledge that this is only a small step toward addressing the broader needs of the school,” he noted.
Mr. Raymond added his voice to calls for the absorption of Paga SHS into the boarding system, stressing the need for critical infrastructure. “We join the call for the school to be granted boarding status, as well as support for the construction of dormitories, a laboratory, fencing, and other essential facilities,” he stated.
The District Director of Education, Mary Magdalene, commended Kastone Records for its continuous support toward educational development. She emphasized that education goes beyond books and pens, describing it as a holistic process that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit.
She urged the school’s management to make good use of the volleyball court and the donated items. “Looking around, the new court has brightened the face of the school. I encourage the staff and students to give their best so that the school can produce graduates who will make Paga SHS proud,” she said.
The Headmaster of Paga SHS, Mr. Isaac Kweku Boena, reiterated that granting the school boarding status would significantly improve access to quality secondary education, especially for students who travel long distances from surrounding communities.
He explained that the current day‑school system poses challenges such as lateness, absenteeism, fatigue, and transportation difficulties, all of which negatively affect academic performance. He stressed that boarding facilities would enhance supervision, improve learning outcomes, and boost enrolment.
Some opinion leaders also highlighted the strategic location of Paga SHS, noting that it serves students from across the district and neighbouring communities. They described the new volleyball court as a major contribution to youth development, sports excellence, and the promotion of peace and unity.
They called on the Government and educational authorities to complement community efforts by investing in infrastructure and approving boarding status for the school.