Headmistress of Daboase SHTS Calls for Urgent Help Amidst Severe Infrastructure Crisis

Daboase, Western Region – The Headmistress of Daboase Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Madam Faustina Mensah, has issued a passionate plea to the government, corporate institutions, and old students to urgently support the school’s crumbling infrastructure, which she says is now a threat to quality education and student welfare.

Speaking during a stakeholders’ forum on campus, Madam Mensah revealed that classroom blocks are dilapidated, dormitories are overcrowded, and sanitation facilities are inadequate, placing enormous strain on both students and staff.

“We are doing our best with the limited resources, but the current condition is unsustainable,” she said. “Our students deserve better. They deserve a safe, dignified learning environment.”

Overcrowding and Structural Decay

The headmistress highlighted that some classes are forced to operate in makeshift wooden structures, while dormitories designed for 100 students now house up to 180. The lack of proper ventilation, leaky roofs, and broken furniture add to the daily struggles faced by learners.

She also noted that science laboratories remain under-equipped, and the technical department lacks modern tools—undermining the school’s mandate as a technical institution.

Risk to Learning and Health

Madam Mensah emphasized that the infrastructure crisis is not just a logistical issue but a direct threat to students' academic performance and mental well-being. Instances of students falling ill due to poor sanitation and exposure to weather elements are becoming frequent.

“How can we expect students to thrive in an environment where they are constantly distracted by basic survival challenges?” she asked.

Appeal for Intervention

She is calling on the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service (GES), the MP for the area, and alumni of Daboase SHTS to come to the school’s aid with funds, materials, and construction support.

The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and District Assembly have pledged to advocate on the school’s behalf, but progress has been slow due to limited funding.

A Broader Problem?

Daboase’s plea reflects a larger pattern of infrastructure neglect in many second-cycle schools across Ghana. Education experts warn that without a clear national strategy to invest in school facilities, the country’s goal of educational excellence may remain elusive.