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The headmistress of Swedru Senior High School has publicly commended two students for their remarkable honesty after they returned a missing purse containing a significant amount of money. The announcement was made in front of the entire student body during assembly, where the headmistress described the sum in the purse as “huge,” expressing her surprise and admiration for the students’ integrity.
As a gesture of appreciation, the headmistress rewarded the two students with GHC20 each. While many applauded the recognition, some netizens took to social media to critique the monetary reward, labeling it as inadequate given the magnitude of their honesty.
Comments online showed divided opinions:
“20 cedis p3? Calling them out at assembly should be enough. This is about instilling morals, not just rewards.”
“Aaa madam paaa, 20ghc sen?” one user remarked humorously.
“Good virtues can’t be bought. Let’s appreciate the gesture and focus on the integrity they displayed,” another added.
Others humorously suggested, “Mount up a statue for them already.”
Despite the varied reactions, many agreed that the public acknowledgment served as an important lesson in integrity and moral uprightness for the rest of the school community. The gesture from the headmistress, however modest, emphasized the value of good character over material rewards.
The story has since sparked conversations about the role of moral education in schools and the importance of recognizing and rewarding upright behavior in young people.
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