The two levels of the building have water and have been wired for electricity. The roof and windows have also been installed. The upper level has the exact same lay out as the ground level and each have two bathrooms, two offices, one large room (which will be partitioned to make two classrooms, but can be opened) and a separate classroom. Each classroom will have capacity for around 40 students.
St Vincent College of Education
Project Code: GHPT-1200011 | Project Location: Ghana
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About the Project
St Vincent’s College of Education strives to become one of Ghana’s national leaders in training effective teachers for disadvantaged rural schools. St Vincent’s will provide teacher trainee students with greater access to accommodation and modern facilities.
In Northern Ghana there is a lack of skilled and qualified teachers due to limited facilities. This is also a major problem in Yendi, where St Vincent’s is located, and the Catholic Diocese of Yendi wish to help resolve this issue through provision of quality educational facilities.
The establishment of the St Vincent College of Education in the Yendi Diocese is intended to help transform the negative academic outcomes of rural school children in Yendi and across Northern Ghana as a whole. The new facilities will allow future teachers to learn in an environment that provides them with the greatest chance to succeed.
Catholic Mission’s partnership with St Vincent College of Education has the following objectives:
- To provide education to 340 teacher trainees for disadvantaged rural schools in Yendi and Northern Ghana.
- To build an 800+ capacity assembly hall/auditorium complex.
- To build a 50+ capacity hostel for girls.
- To build a 250+ capacity classroom block.
Classroom Block
Completed dormitory which was blessed by Bishop Vincent Sowah Boi Nah
The dorm building now has capacity for 64 beds instead of the originally planned 50. In the dormitory building there are two bathrooms, each with three showers and three toilets. A water tank has been installed and water is now running throughout the building.
Challenges & Impact of COVID-19
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, small scale work has been allowed to continue with Dr Erasmus the project manager ensuring that social distancing rules are applied. COVID-19 has not altered the delivery dates for the project and all objectives are still on track to being achieved.
Sirina, Dr Erasmus, & Angelina
“I am learning a lot and am currently studying for my end of semester exams. My hope is that the skills I gain at the College will allow me to have a successful career in education in the North of Ghana. I believe that the level of teaching is of a very high standard and the new facilities will enhance the overall educational experience at the college.” Inusah Sirina Akudugu, student
Achievements so far
St Vincent’s College is well on track to be completed by the agreed date. The project will achieve all objectives within the designated funding agreed in the original budget. The College has a skilled and experienced team of project officers and managers, who have made strategic decisions, planned for change and responded flexibly to challenges as they arise.
The auditorium is yet to be completed, with the wiring and roofing still to take place. The team hopes to complete the construction by August, giving them a month to work on any little things before they plan to open in September.
Last December, 172 students graduated with a diploma. This year the College has been given accreditation by the government to be able to grant bachelor’s degrees. This means students must study for four years instead of the previous three. This has been a massive boost for the College and Dr Erasmus, principal of St Vincent’s and project manager, believes that this accreditation will only attract more students in the future.