Stakeholders in the nation’s education system have been urged to provide substantial support for the development of the early grades to create a strong foundation for the system.

The Ledzokuku Municipal Director of Education, Theresa Tetteh, who made the call, explained that such a move would give the learners a good start, reduce school dropout, learn how to solve problems and to love learning before they even enter Class one, so they become citizens who could learn for life.

She commended early grade education promoters and stakeholders in the country, urging them to continue with their good foundation process, preparing the next generation of the country’s manpower needs.

Mrs Theresa Tetteh announced this when she launched the 30th anniversary of the Morning Glory Montessori Child Development Centre (MGMCDC) at Teshie-Nungua in the Ledzokuku Municipality in the Greater Accra Region last Thursday.

The year-long ceremony, which is on the theme "30 Years of Nurturing Excellence," will involve activities such as a float, Morning Glory gets talents, education symposium, exhibition, alumni meeting as well as a fund-raising dinner, and will climax with a grand durbar on September 20, next year.

Present at the launching were parents, teachers, alumni and other stakeholders in the education sector, as well as community leaders who have benefitted from the school’s operations during the past 30 years.

“As a Municipal Director of Education, I see data every day.

The children who succeed in JHS and SHS are often the ones who had a strong start. 

The first eight years of life form 80 per cent of brain development,” she said.

Again, Mrs Tetteh stated that “When a centre like Morning Glory gets it right, the whole education system benefits.

You reduce dropout rates.

You improve BECE results. You produce citizens who can learn for life”.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Morning Glory Montessori Child Development Centre, Mrs Ewurabena Neequaye, in her welcome address, recounted how the journey started three decades ago with a vision to nurture children, shape character, and build future leaders.

She used the occasion to commend the founder of the school, Mrs Gloria Ewuresi Arthur, whose vision laid the foundation for this institution, as well as the past and present staff whose dedication had shaped generations of learners.

“As we launch our 30th Anniversary celebrations today, we look forward to using this opportunity to reflect on our impact, reconnect with our community, celebrate our legacy, and cast a vision for the future.

We believe the best chapters of Morning Glory are still ahead of us”.