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By: Christine Naadu Lartey, GNA
Members of the Star Old Students Association (SOSA) have visited their alma mater to motivate final-year pupils writing the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
The outreach programme, organised annually for the past eight years, brought together alumni from various year groups to share experiences on overcoming academic challenges and managing examination pressure.
Mrs Josephine Korkor Asante, a member of the Class of 2005 and Deputy Head of Archbishop Andoh RC Basic School, urged the candidates to overcome fear and self-doubt as they prepared for the examination.
She recounted how anxiety affected her performance during the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), preventing her from completing an English Language paper.
Mrs Asante said perseverance later enabled her to succeed, encouraging the pupils to believe in their abilities, remain focused, and not allow fear to hinder their performance.
Nana Yaw Opoku-Danso, a member of the Class of 1996 and Chief Executive Officer of Daylight Events, also shared his story of resilience, revealing that he obtained an aggregate of 34 in the BECE.
He said despite the setback, he eventually pursued higher education after several years of persistence, stressing that academic challenges did not determine one’s future.
Mr Opoku-Danso advised the candidates to avoid shortcuts and focus on steady progress, noting that success was achieved through consistency and hard work.
Sub-Officer Samuel Edzii of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), also an old student, emphasised the importance of discipline, urging the pupils to stay focused and avoid negative influences.
He said discipline, punctuality, and respect for others were qualities that should be cultivated from the school level and would shape their future success.
Mr Kwadwo Owusu Baah, President of SOSA Tema, encouraged the pupils to embrace technology responsibly, noting that although emerging tools such as artificial intelligence could be disruptive, they also presented opportunities for innovation and income generation if used effectively.
Mr Baah urged the pupils to adopt a positive mindset towards technology as they prepared for the next phase of their education.
The Star Old Students Association (SOSA Tema) continues to support the school through mentorship programmes and initiatives aimed at contributing to the holistic development of students.
