Agona West Municipal Education Directorate

The last paper for the 2026 BECE Arabic was written this morning. Congratulations

TO ALL OUR BEAUTIFUL MOTHERS AND YET TO BE MOTHERS

Day 5 into 2026 BECE

Day 4 into the 2026 BECE

DAY 3 INTO 2026 BECE MONITORING

The first session of the second Day monitoring of the 2026 BECE took the Municipal Director to Fankobaa SHS Centres A & B.

DAY ONE 2026 BECE MONITORING
The Day One monitoring exercise of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) within the Agona West Municipality was led by the Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Bismark Mfaafo Offei, together with his team.
The Directorate was honoured to receive the Central Regional Minister, Hon. Ekow Okyere Panyin Eduamoah, and his delegation, who joined the Municipal Director in monitoring the conduct of the examinations across selected centres in the municipality.
The monitoring exercise commenced at the Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS), where the team engaged candidates during the morning assembly. In his address, the Hon. Regional Minister encouraged the candidates to remain focused, give their best efforts, and strictly avoid any form of examination malpractice.
Subsequently, the team proceeded to Nyakrom SHTS ‘A’ and ‘B’ Centres, as well as the Siddiq Senior High School Centre, to continue the monitoring process.
At the time of the visits, all centres exhibited a calm, orderly, and conducive environment for the conduct of the examinations. Candidates appeared well prepared, composed, and ready to write their papers.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ON LOW ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN BASIC SCHOOLS
The Municipal Education Directorate recently held a stakeholder engagement to address the declining academic performance among pupils in basic schools within the municipality. The meeting brought together headteachers, and their Assistants, School Management Committee (SMC) members, and traditional leaders, all united by a common goal by improving learning outcomes for our children.
The discussion provided a valuable platform for participants to openly share concerns, identify root causes, and propose practical solutions to the challenges affecting teaching and learning.

One of the major concerns highlighted was the gap in communication between schools and parents. Teachers indicated that many issues affecting pupils are not adequately communicated to the SMC, especially those requiring parental involvement. This lack of collaboration makes it difficult for stakeholders to respond effectively.
Participants also pointed to indiscipline and low motivation among pupils. In some cases, school rules are not strictly enforced, and pupils show limited commitment to their studies. The absence of a clear academic benchmark, such as a cut-off point for placement, was noted as a factor reducing pupils’ drive to excel.
Absenteeism was another critical issue discussed. Instances were shared where pupils deliberately missed school and even important examinations, including the Super Mock Examination organized by the Municipal Assembly.
The engagement further revealed that external influences, particularly the increasing involvement of young people in “Okada” (motorcycle transport business), are negatively impacting education. Some pupils are abandoning their studies in pursuit of quick income, which poses a serious threat to their future.
Concerns were also raised about teaching and learning practices. These included incomplete syllabus coverage, inconsistent supervision, and limited commitment in some cases. Additionally, pupils’ attitudes towards learning such as lack of seriousness during lessons and failure to complete assignments—were identified as contributing factors.

Members of the SMC emphasized that without a clear placement standard, many pupils do not feel the need to work hard, as they believe progression is guaranteed regardless of performance.
Traditional leaders, represented by the Council of Chiefs, pledged their support by committing to intensify community sensitization efforts. They stressed the importance of educating parents on their responsibilities and promoting discipline within homes and communities.
Teachers and headteachers also called for stronger parental support, improved discipline systems, and better monitoring of pupils’ academic progress. They further recommended targeted interventions to support struggling learners.

From the discussions, it became evident that:
There is a disconnect between schools and parents
Pupils are increasingly influenced by economic activities at the expense of education
The lack of academic pressure systems affects students’ seriousness
Issues of attendance and discipline remain widespread
Stronger collaboration among stakeholders is urgently needed
Recommendations
To address these challenges, stakeholders proposed the following:
Strengthen communication between schools, parents, and SMCs.

Enforce clear disciplinary measures in schools.

Reintroduce or advocate for academic benchmarks to motivate pupils.

Improve attendance monitoring systems and engage parents where necessary.

Intensify community education on the importance of schooling.

Address the negative impact of Okada involvement among pupils
Ensure effective supervision of teaching and learning.

Provide continuous professional development for teachers.

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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ON EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE
AGONA WEST MUNICIPAL EDUCATION DIRECTORATE
Examination malpractice continues to pose a serious threat to the credibility of educational certificates in Ghana. It undermines fairness and affects the trust placed in the education system.
In response to this growing concern, the Ghana Education Service (GES) directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Education Directorates (MMDDEs) to organize stakeholder engagements to educate the public and develop practical solutions to curb the problem.
Following this directive, the Agona West Municipal Education Directorate organized a stakeholder engagement to address examination malpractice within the municipality. This initiative aimed to bring all key stakeholders together to discuss the causes, effects, and preventive measures, especially as the WASSCE is ongoing and the BECE approaches.
The Central Region has recorded a number of malpractice cases in recent years, making it necessary for urgent and coordinated action. The Municipal Directorate therefore took proactive steps to help protect the integrity of examinations and promote discipline among candidates.
The engagement brought together a wide range of participants, including:
Heads of Senior High and Basic Schools
Traditional leaders (Nananom)
Security agencies
Teacher unions
BECE supervisors
Staff of the Municipal Education Office
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE)
Religious leaders
PTAs and SMCs
Media representatives
Private school operators (GNAPS)
Civil society groups
Teachers and students
To support the exercise, officers from the Regional Education Office monitored activities, while personnel from GES Headquarters and WAEC provided technical guidance.
Key issues discussed during the engagement included:
Trends and statistics on examination malpractice
Common forms and causes of malpractice
Sanctions and consequences for offenders
Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders
Practical strategies to prevent malpractice
The engagement emphasized the need for collaboration among all stakeholders to ensure that examinations are conducted in a fair and credible manner. Participants were encouraged to promote honesty, discipline, and hard work among Candidates.

Source AWMED PRO