- Headmaster Michael Damesi appeals to the government for improved infrastructure at Worawora SHS
- Worawora SHS celebrates 50 years of academic excellence despite ongoing infrastructure issues
- Unfinished buildings, including dormitories and classrooms, affect learning and living conditions at the school
Michael Damesi, the Headmaster of Worawora SHS, has called on the government to address the school’s infrastructure deficiencies, including a shortage of classrooms, dormitories, and a Science Laboratory. He emphasized that upgrading these facilities is crucial for creating an environment where students can excel both academically and personally.
Founded in 1969, Worawora SHS currently has over 1,037 students enrolled in seven academic programs. The school faces ongoing challenges due to incomplete infrastructure, which negatively impacts both learning and living conditions.
During the school’s 50th anniversary celebration, themed “Celebrating 50 Years of Academic Excellence, Nurturing Innovative Minds for Ghana’s Economic Growth,” Damesi urged the government to complete unfinished classrooms and boys’ dormitories, calling them essential for the school’s development and the well-being of its students. He pointed out that two buildings, the dining hall and kitchen complex and the boys’ dormitory, were started in 2010 but have since been left incomplete. As a result, classrooms have been repurposed as dormitories, and unfinished dormitories are being used as additional classrooms. The school also lacks a Science block and adequate staff housing, which are critical for proper supervision and monitoring of students.
“We would be very grateful if these facilities were completed,” Damesi said. “It would at least give us some space to operate more effectively.”
Despite these challenges, Worawora SHS continues to excel in academics and co-curricular activities. The headmaster expressed optimism that improved infrastructure would allow the school to accommodate more students without sacrificing discipline or educational standards.
At the event, Oti Regional Minister John Kwadwo Gyapong praised the local chiefs for their support of education in the area. He recognized Worawora SHS as one of the top-performing schools in the region, though he noted that growth has been hindered by inadequate infrastructure. Gyapong assured attendees that the government is committed to completing the remaining projects to enhance the school’s facilities and encouraged students to remain focused on their studies despite the current challenges.
