Friday saw a colourful display of Ghanaian culture at
its best. The day was marked as the handing-over of power from the outgoing
prefects to the incoming prefects. It was a momentous day as it had never
happened since in a long time.
Before the day, teachers were feverishly
preparing their pupils in various activities which included poetry recitals, cultural
dance, choreography, singing and a display of talents.
The day arrived with every Tom, Dick and Harry putting
finishing touches to their performances.
Information was given to students and pupils to be in
traditional clothes. It was just a spectacular sight. School children in their
traditional smocks and others in their ‘Kente’.
Before the commencement of the programme, students and
pupils were made to arrange their seats in an organised fashion leaving the
middle for the performances.
At about 10:30 a.m. the programme started with Mr Isaac Kunmun
being the MC. He welcomed everyone present and asked Mr Kingsley to pray. The
next item was the introduction of the chairman by Mrs Linda Arthur.
The Chairman for the occasion was Mr Ofori Amponsah,
the Director of Elsie Lund Schools. He gave a short acceptance speech and gave
the permission for the commencement of the programme.
The programme started with the Music teacher, Mr
Robert Duah leading the students to sing the Ghana national anthem.
The school choir gave a splendid song ministration
which ushered in the cultural dance troop.
Later on in the programme, the old prefects and the
new prefects were called out to hand over authority.
The head teacher, Mr Ankrah Yao Bernard swore the new
prefects in after the old prefects shook hands with the new ones to indicate
the transfer of power.
The programme continued with more of poetry
recitations from pupils and more cultural dancing.
Amidst the fun and excitement, the programme soon came
to an end with the closing prayer.
The programme ended at about 2:30 p.m.
