Former Senator Oscar A. Cooper wants parents to enroll their children early in school to acquire quality education.
By Ramsey N, Singbeh, Jr, in Margibi
Margibi County, Liberia, December 4, 2024—Margibi County former Senator Oscar A. Cooper says that parents must enroll their children in school at an early age to build a good foundation for their children.
The former senator says this will help children establish a better educational foundation and assist them in getting a quality education.
He notes that sending children to school at an early age enables them to understand the importance of education.
“The only thing that develops a person, a human being is quality education, so I want to encourage you to get your children to school at the early age, 3 years old, 4 years old, let the children come at the early age,” he reiterates.
He was speaking over the weekend when he served as keynote speaker at the 2nd graduation ceremony of Bindu B.T. Cooper School of Academic Excellence Jr. and Sr. High School in Cooper Farm, Margibi County.
The former senator says nobody is better than another, but a quality education develops and distinguishes people.
According to him, some people who are now experiencing tough times would not be in such a situation if they had quality education.
Mr. Cooper established the Bindu B.T. Cooper School of Academic Excellence about 20 years ago and funds it with minimum parental support.
He reveals that before the next academic year, the school will establish physics, chemistry, biology, and computer labs, adding that students in Kindergarten will learn through computers and video screens.
The Margibi ex-senator explains that major upgrades are being made to the school, with classrooms being tiled and windows improved. He adds that he is also thinking about getting a bus for the school to transport children from Weala, Kakata, and far distances to the school.
The school’s principal, Mr. Victor Kwenah, says the second graduation produced seven students, including six boys and one girl.
Principal Kwenah called on the graduates to keep learning to become better societal persons. He said the school currently has 430 students enrolled, with all teachers having bachelor’s degrees in various academic disciplines. Editing by Jonathan Browne
