Delivery of quality education: rehabilitation of classroom blocks enhances learning environment in North Tongu

Students and staff at Presby D/A Basic School in Mefe, North Tongu District, have renewed hope. A newly rehabilitated seven-unit classroom block has been completed.

This facility was once a temporary shelter for residents displaced by the Akosombo Dam spillage. It has now been transformed into a conducive learning environment. This change is thanks to Right to Play and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The Akosombo Dam spillage caused widespread devastation. Many communities were affected, disrupting educational activities. Schools like Presby D/A Basic School served as temporary refuges for displaced families. This left classrooms in urgent need of rehabilitation.

With the renovation complete, the school can focus on delivering quality education again. The new facility includes 40 dual desks and 50 sets of kindergarten furniture. It also features washrooms and a dedicated change room for girls. These upgrades create a safe and comfortable learning environment.

At a commissioning ceremony, Josephine Mukakalisa from Right to Play spoke about improving school infrastructure. She highlighted the need for attention across North Tongu and other districts in Ghana.

"There are many schools that still require urgent attention," she said. "Right to Play is committed to making a lasting impact on education in Ghana."

Francis Yao Agbemadi, Volta Regional Director of Education, praised the intervention too. He noted how donors strengthen Ghana’s educational infrastructure.

"Partnerships with organizations like Right to Play are essential," he remarked. "They help ensure every child has access to quality education."

Beyond North Tongu, Right to Play has also helped Akatsi North District. They renovated a six-unit pavilion classroom block at Fiave Sanyi D/A Basic School.

This transformation turned an incomplete structure into a fully functional classroom block. It significantly enhances teaching and learning experiences there.

Kpebu Joshua, headmaster of Fiave Sanyi D/A Basic School, expressed gratitude for this support. He noted its positive impact on student enrollment and academic performance.

"This intervention will improve the learning environment," he said. "It will encourage more parents to enroll their children."

The successful rehabilitation of these facilities shows the power of partnerships in driving change. With support from Right to Play and others, these schools can now offer better education.

As Ghana works towards improved educational infrastructure, such initiatives provide hope for students—especially in disaster-affected areas. Rebuilding educational institutions is crucial for creating brighter futures for young learners in the Volta Region and beyond.