By Roselyn Gyayaglo
The People’s National Convention (PNC) has extended its heartfelt well-wishes to all students in the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), as the examination commenced today.
A statement signed by General Secretary, Janet Asana Nabla, said this milestone in the lives of the students represents a significant step in their educational journey and marks the culmination of their hard work and dedication throughout their years in primary school. The party encourages candidates to approach the examination with honesty, fairness, and a commitment to demonstrating their genuine abilities.
They should strongly resist any temptation to engage in examination malpractice, as it undermines the true value of education and tarnishes the credibility of the examination system. Parents and schools must equally desist from engaging in acts that compromise the integrity of the examination, such as procuring examination questions for students and compromising invigilation through foul means.
These acts, the PNC thinks, would sow seeds of corruption in the children, which will ultimately work against the collective good by producing corrupt future politicians and citizens.
Meanwhile, the PNC says it supports the abolishment of corporal punishment in schools. While this decision aligns with modern educational practices, it is regrettable to report that this horrific act is still ongoing in schools.
The party, therefore, calls on the Ghana Education Service to expedite the development and implementation of comprehensive guidelines for a punishment regime that promotes the welfare and well-being of both students and educators.
These guidelines should prioritise constructive measures that encourage behavioural correction, restorative justice, and counseling.
