Stakeholders Urge Government to Grant Full Boarding Status to Paga Senior High School

Stakeholders in the Kasena Nankana West District have intensified their appeal to the Ghanaian government and the Ghana Education Service to upgrade Paga Senior High School (SHS) to a full boarding institution. This renewed call was made during the official commissioning of a new volleyball court, a project funded by Kastone Records aimed at fostering sports development and community cohesion among the student body. The lack of residential facilities is currently seen as a significant barrier to the school's growth and the academic success of its students. Mr. Isaac Kweku Boena, the Headmaster of Paga SHS, underscored the transformative potential of boarding status, noting that it would drastically improve student accessibility. Many students currently face long commutes that interfere with their studies and participation in extracurricular activities. Mr. Boena argued that on-campus residency would provide a more controlled and conducive environment for learning, thereby boosting the school's overall academic performance. Beyond dormitories, stakeholders pointed to the urgent need for other critical infrastructure, such as modern science laboratories, to meet the standards of the national curriculum. Supporting the initiative, Mr. Adda Raymond of Kastone Records emphasized that while private sector contributions can enhance specific areas like sports, the government's intervention is required for large-scale infrastructural development. Mary Magdalene, the District Director of Education, acknowledged that a holistic education requires a balance of academic and physical facilities, urging the school to make effective use of the new volleyball court while awaiting broader improvements. Community leaders are now advocating for a strategic partnership with the government to ensure Paga SHS receives the necessary investment to serve the district effectively and provide students with a competitive edge.