A new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre provided by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to help improve the teaching and learning of computing at the Wesley Girls Basic School at Cape Coast has been handed over to the school.

The facility was provided by KOICA with support from the Korean University Council for Social Service (KUCSS).

It has 13 desktop computers and a projector to support teaching and learning.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, the Team Leader for the volunteer group from South Korea (Team WIADZE), Choi Minkyoung, said the team decided to help the school after realising that although ICT was part of the school curriculum, pupils did not have a proper place to practice what they learnt in class.

The team renovated a classroom, installed new computers and other equipment, and also trained teachers to improve their computer skills.

Ms Choi added that the project was not only about providing computers but also about helping teachers and pupils build confidence in using technology.

As part of the project, the Korean volunteers organised ICT lessons, cultural exchange activities and fun learning sessions where pupils learnt about computers and Korean culture.

The Headmistress of the school, Margaret Akosua Evans, described the new ICT Centre as a dream come true.

She said the facility would help pupils gain practical computer skills while making lessons more exciting and enjoyable.