Teachers urged to be mentors, moral compasses

Teachers have been encour­aged to go beyond their roles as educators and become mentors, role models, and coaches to their students.

The call was made by the Execu­tive Director of the Complementary Education Agency, Dr. Mrs. Catherine Appiah-Pinrah, who stressed the im­portance of guiding students not just academically but morally as well.

Speaking at the climax of the 2025 Catholic Education Week Celebration in Suhum, Dr. Appiah-Pinrah noted that today’s society was experiencing a rapid decline in moral values, and students were increasingly exposed to various moral dangers.

Therefore, she emphasised that teachers must serve as moral com­passes, helping students navigate life’s challenges through positive men­toring.

The Catholic Education Week Cel­ebration was an annual event held nationwide to promote the Catholic identity and recognise the contri­butions and achievements of stu­dents, teachers, and staff in Catholic schools.

This year’s theme, ‘The Catholic Teacher, A Good Shepherd in Contem­porary Times,’ underscored the vital role of teachers in shaping students’ moral and intellectual development.

The event was also aimed to strengthen relationships among students, teachers, parents, and the wider com­munity.

Dr. Appiah-Pinrah high­lighted the Catholic Church’s significant role in Ghana’s educational system, shaping and molding numerous lives over the years.

She praised Catholic educa­tion for its unique approach to training the heart, mind, and hands, cultivating both spiri­tual and physical well-being.

Reflecting on the event’s theme, Dr. Appiah-Pinrah stressed the urgent need for teachers across the country to train the students entrusted to their care, especially in an era marked by rapid techno­logical advancements and the spread of both useful and misleading information through social media and other digital platforms.

She urged teachers to create inclu­sive and supportive learning environ­ments that help students develop crit­ical thinking, emotional intelligence, and strong moral values.

On his part, the Regional Manager of Catholic Schools, Mr. Jude Agyare, likened teachers to good shepherds who were willing to lay down their lives for their students.

In today’s fast-paced, technolo­gy-driven world, he said teachers must remain flexible and adapt their teaching methods, pace, and content to meet the evolving needs of their students.

Mr. Agyare also commended Monsi­gnor Paul Lawer Kudjo, the Local Man­ager of Suhum RC Cluster of Schools, for his dedication and commitment to organizing the Education Week celebration.

In a speech read on her behalf, the Suhum Municipal Director of Educa­tion, Angelina Aba Osei-Bonsu, praised Catholic teachers for their dedication and commitment to the teaching profession.

She acknowledged that their work extended beyond the classroom, play­ing a crucial role in shaping the future of society.

Awards were presented to some se­lected deserving students from Suhum RC Cluster of Schools, Amanhyia Cath­olic JHS among others.

 From Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman, Suhum