{"id":8875,"date":"2026-11-13T15:26:12","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T15:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/?p=8875"},"modified":"2026-11-13T15:26:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T15:26:12","slug":"bringing-history-to-life-form-1-educational-visit-to-the-kwame-nkrumah-memorial-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/2026\/11\/13\/bringing-history-to-life-form-1-educational-visit-to-the-kwame-nkrumah-memorial-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Bringing History to Life: Form 1 Educational Visit to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8862 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/COVER-1-1024x550.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/COVER-1-1024x550.png 1024w, https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/COVER-1-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/COVER-1-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/COVER-1.png 1059w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">4 November 2026, Form 1 pupils from The Roman Ridge School recently embarked on an enriching educational excursion to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra. Designed to consolidate their classroom studies, the trip provided an engaging opportunity to step beyond textbooks and experience Ghana\u2019s history first-hand.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the visit, pupils explored the historic grounds and gained a deeper connection to what they have been learning in class regarding the early life of Dr Kwame Nkrumah. Seeing the artefacts and monuments up close helped bring his story to life, fostering a richer appreciation of his childhood and the formative values that shaped him into one of Africa\u2019s finest leaders.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond academic enrichment, the excursion strongly reflected The Roman Ridge School\u2019s ethos. By encouraging pupils to engage directly with their national heritage, the visit instilled a lasting sense of cultural pride and connection to history, while highlighting the core values upheld by the school community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We extend our sincere appreciation to Mr Daniel Dodoo, alongside Form Tutors Mr Jones Osei and Mrs Penuel Dussey, for organising and facilitating such a memorable, hands-on learning experience for our Form 1 cohort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8864 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Museum2-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Museum2-1024x763.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Museum2-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Museum2-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Museum2-1536x1145.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Museum2-2048x1526.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8865 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Museum3-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Museum3-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Museum3-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Museum3-768x540.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the 4 November 2026, Form 1 pupils from The Roman Ridge School recently embarked on an enriching educational excursion to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra. 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