Prominent boys school, Accra Academy has hosted British High Commissioner Iain Walker as part of deepening students' appreciation of English and British culture.
Dubbed 'British Day' exhibition, Madame Jemima Adipah of the academy's English department introduced a representative of the British Council Madame Caroline Ndifor to the students at a forum.
The representative explained to the students, the learning resources available to then at the Council.
She also offered guidance on the international relevance of the IELTS English proficiency tests for students seeking further education abroad.
A feature of the exhibition was the students' showcase of personal items associated with the United Kingdom.
The main event of the day, however, was an informal Q&A session between the British high commissioner and students.
Questions from this very interesting session were varied, ranging from politics and diplomacy to Iain's love of Arsenal football club.
The underlining theme of the High Commissioner's message was an exhortation to the teenagers to contribute to the government's mantra of a Ghana that is beyond aid.
Some of the students who spoke after the session noted that the friendly and informal approach of the High Commissioner and the resource persons encouraged them to also relax, learn and share.
In an interview, Kwame Anane-Crane, an organiser of the event said the day was the first in a series to bring 'interesting people of experience' to inspire and mentor students.
He added that such interactions would only help to develop the emotional and social intelligence of the students in preparation for the demands of the 21st century.
The British High Commissioner said he enjoyed meeting and sharing experiences with the students.
He was hopeful that the High Commission would support similar programmes that takes him to other schools in the country.
The event was supported by the headmaster of the Academy Rev F. Garr.
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