The KNUST Basic School has climaxed its Ghana Month celebration with a vibrant Old School Day. The celebration aimed at encouraging learners to reflect on the values of the past while embracing their relevance in contemporary society.

The event, which saw both pupils and teachers dressed in vintage-inspired outfits, was a deliberate effort to instil core values such as discipline, resilience, unity, and togetherness among learners.

Addressing the gathering, the Head of the KNUST Basic School, Rev. (Mrs.) Irene Owusua Nkansah, emphasised the importance of decency and moral uprightness as hallmarks of the olden days.

She noted that dressing in the past reflected dignity and proper upbringing, urging learners to embody these values in their daily lives.

“Dress with decency on your mind. Be decent in your speech, in your dressing, and be decent in everything that you do,” she stated.

She further encouraged pupils to adopt habits such as hard work, respect, and cleanliness, noting that these principles were integral to shaping responsible individuals in earlier generations.

Assistant Head, Mrs. Nana Oye Amoaedou Woodiez, added that the Old School Day was a celebration of enduring values rather than merely past fashion trends.

“Today, we are celebrating values that helped shape strong, responsible, and successful people,” she said.

She underscored discipline as the foundation of success, explaining that learners in the past demonstrated commitment to their studies despite limited resources.

“Discipline is not outdated; it is the foundation of success. I urge you all to apply the same level of dedication in today’s resource-rich learning environment,” she stated.

Mrs. Woodiez further highlighted good character and responsibility as essential traits cultivated in the old school era.

She noted that learners were trained to be humble, and mindful of their surroundings, adding that these values contributed to building strong and cohesive communities.

Touching on unity and cooperation, she encouraged learners to support one another and prioritise collective growth over competition.

“We grow stronger when we help each other,” she said.

The celebration also featured teachers and learners actively engaged in indigenous games such as oware, anto woakyire, asheśɛ aba, pempenaa, Ludo, dua oo dua, and kwasiada frankaa activities that fostered social cohesion, teamwork, and a shared appreciation of Ghanaian cultural heritage, reinforcing the enduring relevance of traditional values in contemporary education.