Bueman Senior High School has set a new standard for innovation in education, unveiling pioneering STEM projects that blend tradition with the future.
It is part of its 65th anniversary celebration in October.
In collaboration with the National STEM Resource Unit of the Ghana Education Service (GES) Headquarters and the African Progressive Research and Innovations LBG (APRIL-STEM), students designed and built a smart garden and a smart waterfall, projects that demonstrate the transformative power of Education 4.0 and 5.0.
The initiative reflects Ghana’s growing commitment to practical, technology-driven learning that equips students to understand concepts that will aid them in passing exams, and more importantly apply their knowledge in real-world problem-solving.
A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Wednesday said by merging theory with hands-on innovation, Bueman SHS was showing what the future of education could look like in Ghana and across Africa.
MadamOlivia Serwaa Opare, Director of the Science Education Unit at GES, described the pilot as a milestone. “Weneed to explore the full potential of STEM education and its impact on general education,” she said, expressing confidence that such initiatives will unlock new opportunities for schools nationwide.
She reiterated the commitment of her unit in partnering with APRIL-STEM to expand the pilot programme to other schools across the country.
Headmaster of Bueman SHS, Mr. FrankBoamah was proud of the achievement. “It was a delight to see visual arts students working alongside their peers in science, agriculture, and the humanities. Each brought their knowledge into practice, and it makes me proud that this is happening in my time,” he said.
Teachers at the school echoed his enthusiasm. BrightAmpofo, Chemistry teacher and STEM coach, explained that his previous training with APRIL-STEM gave him confidence in the programme.
He praised the collaboration for making abstract concepts tangible for students. Mac-Adams Ahwireng, a mathematics teacher and member of the APRIL-STEM team, added that seeing students build the projects from scratch had deepened their understanding and simplified classroom teaching. “This exposure has made it easier to connect mathematics to real life,” he said.
Students also celebrated the change, declaring that “the era of chew, pour, and forget is coming to an end.” They highlighted how STEM projects helped them see the relevance of mathematical formulas and scientific theories in everyday life.
APRIL-STEM leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing this new vision for education.
DanielAboagye, CEO of APRIL-STEM, said, “We are proud to be part of another educational success story. Our team has been with Bueman from the beginning and we will continue to support them and other schools whenever calledupon.”
Mr DanielAwuni, a water fountain specialist who volunteered his expertise for the project as a consultant, described the joy of seeing students grasp technical concepts and build a functioning waterfall from scratch.
DavidAdofo, head of Research and Development of APRIL-STEM, stated that the organization is into continuous research and is on the verge of discovering some breakthroughs that will really impact the educational landscape of Africa.
NanaDwomoh–DoyenBenjamin, President of the African Chamber of Content Producers and co-founder of APRIL-STEM, emphasized that the lessons from Ghana would be replicated across Africa. “Thesuccess stories we are seeing here show the power of Education 4.0 and 5.0 to transform learning. We will advocate for this model across the continent. Africans must be empowered to identify and solve community challenges through the education they receive,” he said, commending GES and Madam Serwaa Opare for their foresight in driving the partnership.
As Bueman Senior High celebrates 65 years of excellence, its students, teachers, and partners have together delivered a powerful message: Ghana’s education system is ready to move beyond rote learning into an era, where knowledge translates into innovation, creativity, and solutions for society.
APRIL-STEM’s comprehensive approach encompasses the co-development of future-ready curricula, continuous professional development (CPD) for teachers on Education 4.0 and 5.0 methodologies, and specialized student training in critical fields like SMET, robotics, AI, and design thinking. To ensure sustainable impact, the organization also constructs state-of-the-art STEM Labs and Makerspaces and distributes localized instructional materials, providing the essential infrastructure for hands-on learning. APRIL-STEM is Accredited by Ghana’s National Teaching Council (NTC).
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