Several schools in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality have reaped the benefits of the 3rd edition of the “Chalk Talk Conference,” hosted at the Pentecost International Worship Centre, Michel Camp Branch.
The conference, aimed at mentoring students towards better life choices, featured schools such as Rising Soul, Kelline School, East View Islamic International, Precious Heart Montessori, and Victory Standard School.
Mr. Richard Kwabena Nsarkoh, an educational psychologist and President of the Chalk Talk Foundation Africa, shared insights in an interview with the Ghana News Agency.
He described the conference as an educational and entertaining event designed to provide an interactive platform for students, addressing their developmental challenges and offering lasting solutions.
“The theme for the 3rd edition of the Chalk Talk Conference was: ‘Inform, Inspire, and Reform,'” Mr. Nsarkoh emphasized, underscoring the goal of guiding students towards responsible futures.
During the conference, he urged students to distance themselves from negative influences, emphasizing the potential consequences of engaging in activities such as robbery and drug addiction.
Mr. Nsarkoh stressed the importance of positive friendships, noting that while individuals are created to live independently, having supportive friends can contribute to personal growth.
Prophet Emmanuel Daniels of Celebrated Impact International Ministry also took the stage, motivating students to reject negative practices and make assertive decisions.
He encouraged them to embrace self-confidence, self-love, and pride, emphasizing the power of positive self-affirmation.
Student participants expressed gratitude for the valuable lessons gained during the conference. Benedict Adrah, a grade 8 student at Kelline School, highlighted the importance of learning financial responsibility as a young person and the significance of choosing positive friendships.
Shaibu Ibrahim, a 7th-grade student at East View Islamic International, pledged to implement the teachings on money-saving and association with positive peers.
Nana Kweku Bonsu, a grade 9 student at Rising Soul, echoed the positive impact of the conference on his life, emphasizing its ongoing benefits through consistent practice.