The OLA College of Education has held its 2021 colourful matriculation ceremony under Covid-19 protocols. Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) College of Education, formerly known as OLA Training College, is the premier women’s college in Ghana.
The College’s 14th (and 3rd) matriculation was held on Friday, February 5th 2021.
The Principal of OLA College of Education, Dr. Mrs. Regina Okyere-Dankwa indicated that “OLA CoE presents an exceptionally exciting environment and well-experienced staff but with a lot of responsibilities and the earlier matriculants wake up to this reality, the better for them.”
She called on students to “continually remember that the distance between today’s ceremony and graduation ceremony is quite wide and it is important that the journey ends successfully.”
Respect, Modesty and Decency
Dr. Mrs. Regina Okyere-Dankwa in her speech stressed on the need for students to be regular for lecturers and carry out tasks and assignments whiles avoiding deviant behaviours and associated vices that have the potential of exposing them to danger. The need for mutual respect from and between students and staff was also stressed on.
“Be modest and decent in the way they will dress and approach issues and adhere strictly to the rules and regulations enshrined in the Students Handbook.” She added.
In all, a total number of 538 student teachers have been admitted to OLA College of Education ( OLA CoE ) to study various courses for the Bachelor of Education, Degree being offered in the Institution. Out of the total number of student teachers admitted, the break-down is as follows:
B. Ed (Early Grade Education) 87 students
B.Ed (Primary Education) 124 students
B.Ed (JHS Education) 317 students
Total 538 students
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The OLA College of Education Matriculation serves as the official start of the academic journey of students for the various bachelors of education they have enrolled in.
The Principal reiterated that a matriculation ceremony is significant because it is a statutory gathering to formally admit deserving and qualified candidates who are fortunate to be offered admission into this institution.
Source: Ghanaeducation.org
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