22/06/2026
ACIDA Christian Academy Karnplay Branch closes for the first Academic Year ......... As CEO announces the introduction of a Computer program.
Karnplay Branch of ACIDA Christian Academy, one of the subsidiary learning institutions of the ACIDA School System (ACSS) on Monday, June 22, 2026 closed for academic year 2025-2026.
Giving an overview of the first academic year, the Principal of the School, Mr. James W. Gruanue said, the institution started her first year of operation on September 15, 2025 with 27 students.
He said due to lack of fees, sickness and relocation, 12 students were unable to continue.
He noted that 15 students successfully ended the school year of which 13 passed successfully and 2 failed.
He named low enrollment, parents' inability to pay fees among others as challenges faced by the institution.
Making a special statement, the CEO of ACIDA and Proprietor of the School thanked parents for sending their children to the school.
Mr. G. Augustine Dahn particularly lauded the Principal of the school, Mr. James W. Gruanue and his Staff for staying committed despite the challenges they faced.
He made a number of promises to the pioneer students including the provision of free school materials.
Mr. Dahn said each of the pioneer students will receive a free set of uniform, a dozen of copybook and pen at the start of next academic year.
Outlining plans for next academic year, Mr. Dahn disclosed that the school will introduce a computer program.
The program, according to him, will be compulsory for students from Grade 1-9 at both Ganta and Karnplay Branches.
"We want to make sure before a child completes primary education he/she will be computer literate" He said.
Speaking further, the ACIDA CEO said the school will operate full junior high and a daycare section.
To ensure the security of students, Mr. Dahn said, the school will be fenced before the next academic year commences.