Learners of the University of Cape Coast Junior High School joined the nation to commemorate the 67th Independence anniversary with a march past.

The cadet corps of the school formed the parade.

The Registrar of the University of Cape Coast, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame, the special guest of honour, reviewed the parade, characterized by incredible renditions of patriotic songs by the school’s mass band.

There was excitement as the gathering waved miniature Ghana flags during the march past.

The theme for the occasion was, “Our Democracy, Our Pride”. 

The Cadet Corps

In his address, Mr. Onyame stressed the need for school children to study and know the Constitution which he believes would equip them with the necessary tools and values needed to foster the development of the nation.

On that score, he applauded the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) for its commitment to ensuring that all children were knowledgeable about the Constitution to enable them to take pride in the country’s nascent democracy.

The Registrar maintained that adequate knowledge of the Constitution by school children would help ensure that they become responsible citizens conscious of their rights and responsibilities to fully participate in the governance processes of the state and contribute meaningfully towards its development.

Registrar of the University of Cape Coast, Mr Jeff Onyame

Mr. Onyame added that understanding the Constitution would also enable the learners to know the rules, demands and ethics of democracy and would make meaningful contributions to nation-building.

The Headmistress of the School, Mrs. Eleanor Onyame, said the school continued to make giant strides in academic excellence and extra-curricular activities through disciplined, honest, law-abiding and humble students.

She pleaded with parents who had discouraged their children from joining groups such as the Cadet Corp, Red Cross, and the Debate Club among others, to rethink their decision because these activities helped to mould the lives of children.

The UJHS Band

Mrs. Onyame urged parents to partner with the school in preparing the students adequately to excel in their examinations.

Some students expressed their excitement over participating in the marching ceremony.

The side attraction for the programme was a cultural display by the school children.

Some dignitaries at the event. From L-R; Mrs. Eleanor Onyame, Headmistress of UJHS; Mr. Jeff Onyame, Registrar-UCC and Dr. Martha-Pearl Okai.

 Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC