Sabre Education and the Presbyterian Women’s College of Education (PWCE) were honoured to welcome HRH The Duke of Edinburgh during his recent visit to Ghana, celebrating the progress and potential of the country’s early childhood education system
HRH was greeted with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture, including music, dance and a bouquet presentation. The welcome party included Dr Clement Apaak, Deputy Minister of Education, who spoke passionately about the power of play-based learning; Prof. Smile Dzisi, Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service; Hon. Lawrencia Dziwornu, MP for Akuapem South; Ms Cynthia Anim, Principal of PWCE; and Sabre Education’s Executive Director, Mr Tony Dzidzinyo Dogbe.
Honouring PWCE’s Leadership in Early Childhood Education
During a guided tour of the Early Grade Education Block, HRH learned about PWCE’s pioneering role in shaping early years teacher preparation in Ghana. The Principal and Sabre’s Executive Director shared the college’s rich history, its commitment to innovation, and its long-standing partnership with Sabre to strengthen pre-service training.
Play-Based Learning in Action
At the PWCE demonstration school, kindergarten pupils welcomed HRH with a beautiful song before inviting him into a KG2 classroom. There, he observed Ghana’s play-based learning approach first-hand, joining the children in interactive activities designed to spark curiosity, communication and confidence.
HRH’s visit continued at the Early Childhood Resource Centre, where he saw how PWCE and Sabre are preparing a new generation of early years educators. Through this partnership, over 1,500 kindergarten teachers across nearby districts have already been trained in play-based pedagogy—laying the groundwork for Ghana’s upcoming national rollout of KG teacher training, which will reach 32,000 teachers and 1.2 million children annually.
A Shared Commitment to Children’s Futures
The visit concluded with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, symbolising a shared commitment by the Government of Ghana, PWCE, Sabre Education and international partners to ensure every young child receives the best possible start in life.
Sabre Education extends heartfelt thanks to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Ministry of Education, Ghana, whose collaboration helped make this meaningful visit possible and highlighted Ghana’s growing leadership in early childhood education.
