Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration observed by 56 Commonwealth member countries spanning Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe. On Wednesday 13th March 2024, with support from The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, TRRS students commemorated Commonwealth Day 2024, guided by the global theme: “One Resilient Common Future: Transforming Our Common Wealth.” We were pleased to welcome dignitaries from the British High Commission, Rwandan High Commission and Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council.
Amidst a colourful flags ceremony, our Middle School Choir performed Ghana’s National Anthem, alongside the Commonwealth Anthem, to commence the event. Lower 6 students staged a brilliant simulation of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), with deliberations centred on combating climate change and the importance of support for vulnerable nations and emerging economies across the Commonwealth. King Charles III and Rt. Hon. Secretary-General Baroness Patricia Scotland KC, welcomed guests and launched CHOGM with Heads of State from the following countries delivering their speeches with great poise and passion:
Ghana – President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo
Rwanda – President Paul Kigame
Canada – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Australia – Prime Minister Scott Harrison
Sierra Leone – President Julius Maada
United Kingdom – Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
Kenya – President William Ruto
Nigeria – President- Bola Ahmed Tinubu
South Africa – President Cyril Ramphosa
India – Prime Minister Narendra Modi
New Zealand – Prime Minister Christopher Luxon
Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni
To close our event, Junior School pupils showcased a captivating kpanlogo dance and our three Gold Finalist Medal winners of The Queens Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 recited their inspiring, award winning entries.
We applaud our students and their teachers for all their efforts to make this programme a success. TRRS is committed to providing our pupils with opportunities to broaden their knowledge of topical issues affecting the African continent, and developing skills in research and oracy. Well done!
