By Hannah Dadzie and Alberta Asanewa Dwirah
The Ministry of Education, in partnership with ‘Right To Play’, has officially closed the impactful Partners in Play (P3) Project in Accra. The event celebrated the remarkable achievements of the P3 Project, which aimed to revolutionise traditional classroom settings by incorporating play-based learning methodologies into Ghana’s education system.
This innovative approach equips learners with critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills essential for success in the 21st century.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Greater Accra Regional Director of Education, Stephen Abamfo, underscored the importance of innovative pedagogies in preparing learners for a dynamic future.
Since its inception in 2020, Partners in Play Project has empowered educators with innovative teaching tools, nurtured creativity among learners, and advanced efforts to align Ghanaian education with global 21st-century learning standards.
The ceremony celebrated milestones achieved, shared success stories, and discussed strategies for sustaining the project’s impact across schools nationwide.
The Greater Accra Regional Director of Education, Stephen Abamfo said the project has demonstrated that play is not just a means of recreation but a powerful tool for education and development. He commended the initiative’s role in enhancing learning outcomes and fostering inclusive education.
“Play based learning should not be seen as a temporary initiative but as a cornerstone of our educational approach. This one I can testify that we have own it. Let us ensure that the knowledge and experiences gained through this project are shared widely. As we prepare our students for the competitiveness of the modern world, we must remember that education is about more than impacting knowledge. It’s about shaping minds; play-based knowledge aligns perfectly with these goals. As we closed this chapter of the partners in the play project, let us look ahead with determination and our hope,” Mr Abamfo indicated.
Country Director of Right to Play, Josephine Mukakalisa, said though the program has officially closed, they will continue to monitor the program for its sustainability.
“We are happy because we know we have achieved a lot with this program and today we are celebrating achievement, we are celebrating learning, and we are celebrating the way we work together as partners. We are not really closing anything; we would like to continue working closely with you. But we are hoping that what we brought on the table you will be able to own it and you continue to do it,” the Country Director said.
The success of the Partners in Play project underscores the transformative power of partnerships in advancing education and child development. While the project officially ends its legacy, it is expected to inspire future initiatives that prioritise innovative learning approaches in Ghana and beyond.
