SCHOOL RESUMES 2024/2025 SESSION

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL

Dear Kosofe Education Community,

As we prepare to return to school, we recognize the immense challenges each of us is facing. The realities of today’s world are not easy: the sharp rise in fuel prices, the daily struggles with traffic congestion, and the ever-increasing cost of food and essential commodities. It feels like the weight of these challenges is heavier than ever before, and yet, here we are, ready to return to our duties as educators, staff, and leaders for the betterment of our pupils and our schools.

At this time, it’s important to remind ourselves why we chose this path. Education is a calling — one that demands strength, resilience, and unwavering dedication. Despite the trials around us, we are more than capable of pushing beyond these boundaries. It is through difficult times like these that we can show the true power of the human spirit.

Together, we can strive:

1. Resilience in the Face of Adversity
   The road is tough, and there may be days when everything feels like it's working against us. However, it’s in moments like these that we must remind ourselves of our inner strength. The difficulties we face today can fuel our drive to not only show up but to excel.

2. Building a Community of Support
   Our strength lies in unity. Let’s lean on one another — whether it’s sharing resources, offering words of encouragement, or even just a simple smile at the start of the day. We are a community, and together we can ease each other’s burdens, making each challenge a little lighter.

3. The Role We Play in Pupils’ Lives
   Every lesson we teach, every act of kindness we show, can be a guiding light for our pupils. They too are aware of the challenges in the world, and they look to us for reassurance and inspiration. As we continue to show up for them, we model resilience, determination, and the ability to face adversity head-on.

Fuel for the Journey Ahead

Just as fuel prices may be rising, so too must our determination and drive. We are more than our circumstances, and by standing strong in the face of these challenges, we can show our pupils, colleagues, and community that obstacles are not the end — they are opportunities to grow, adapt, and shine.

Let’s begin this new term with the mindset that no matter what we face, we are more than ready. We will rise above the struggles, and together, we will push through these difficulties, emerging stronger, wiser, and more united.

Here’s to a successful and impactful term, full of new achievements despite the odds.

With strength and solidarity,

For:

Education Secretary
Kosofe Local Government Education Authority