As part of activities marking its 25th anniversary, the Millennium Class of the Ghana School of Law has donated a set of core subject textbooks to the Independence Avenue Basic 1 and 2 Junior High Schools (JHS) in Accra.
The donation, made on Thursday under the theme “Redefining Legal Education for Enhanced Democracy for the Next Generation,” also featured educational engagement sessions on digital safety, along with motivational talks on academic discipline and personal development.
The group, made up of lawyers who graduated 25 years ago, presented exercise books and textbooks in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies to support over 240 pupils across both schools.
Explaining the motivation behind the gesture, Chairman of the Jubilee Planning Committee, Mr Isaac Acheampong, said the initiative was inspired by the schools’ proximity to the Ghana School of Law.
“When we were students, we used to sit at the canteen and see these children playing across the wall. So, as we marked our 25th anniversary, we decided to return and give back,” he said.
Mr Acheampong added that after discussions with school management, the group learned that many pupils could not afford core textbooks, which posed a major challenge. “We decided to provide textbooks for every student in both streams to support their studies,” he emphasised.
He added that the group had encouraged the pupils to improve their Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) performance, promising to construct a volleyball court for the school if results improved.
Addressing the pupils, Lawyer Mrs Afua Eyeson Laoye cautioned them about irresponsible online behaviour, stressing that online content is permanent and can affect one’s future applications for jobs or scholarships.
“Anything you post or say online remains there forever. One day, when you apply for a job or a scholarship abroad, those posts can be reviewed. Some foreign universities now require applicants to submit their social media handles for background checks,” she noted.
She advised the pupils to avoid reacting in anger online and desist from sharing harmful or offensive content. She also warned against cyberbullying, saying, “When you post something offensive or untrue about someone, it can cause real harm. Cyberbullying is a crime.”
Mrs Laoye further cautioned the pupils about excessive social media use, saying many young people lose valuable study time to it. “Some spend six to seven hours daily online. That time could be used for reading, learning, or engaging in physical activities. Manage your time wisely,” she advised.
She also urged especially the girls to be cautious about online relationships. “Be careful when someone tells you they love you and asks for your pictures. Many people have been blackmailed that way,” she warned.
By Stephanie Birikorang and Elizabeth Nukunu Kporsu
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