Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua

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Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua
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Ghanass Crest
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Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua
P.O. Box 129

Effiduase

Eastern Region


Ghana
Coordinates 6°06′23″N0°15′42″W / 6.10634°N 0.2617°W / 6.10634; -0.2617
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School type High school Co-educational Boarding/ Residential
Motto Latin: Pro Patria
(For Our Fatherland)
Religious affiliation(s)Non-denominational Christian
Established1943 (81 years ago)
FounderFred Addae
Francis Adjei-Tetebo
StatusActive
School boardBoard of Governors
School districtNew Juaben Municipality
Authority Ministry of Education
Oversight Ghana Education Service
HeadmistressMrs. Diana Mintah
Staff82 teachers, 137 other staff
GradesForms 1–3 (10th – 12th grades)
GenderCo-ed
Age range14 to 18 years
Enrollmentc.2,300
Education systemSenior High School
LanguageEnglish
CampusGhanass Campus
Campus size1,100 acres (450 ha)
Campus typeResidential garden-style Setting
Houses8
Colour(s)Green and Yellow
  
SloganCall "Beacon"
Response "Shine"
Song"We're the Beacon from the East of Ghana"
AthleticsTrack and Field
Volleyball
Football
Nickname GHANASS
School feesCovered for students by Free Education Policy
AlumniGhanass Old Students Association (GOSA)

Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua, popularly known as GHANASS, is a high school in Koforidua. [1] It was preceded by the establishment of two colleges that ultimately combined into what is currently known as The Beacon of the East

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History

Ghanass previously known as Phoenix College was founded in 1943 by Mr. Fred Addae and Mr. Francis Adjei Tetebo, starting with just 16 boys in a temporary private building. As the student population grew, the school relocated to a new site in 1950, which is now home to the Normal Technical Institute in Koforidua. This move also marked a name change from Phoenix College to Christ College. The school's location changed again to accommodate its expanding student body, this time moving to Effiduase, where it occupied the premises now used by the Effiduase Police Quarters in Koforidua, Ghana. This relocation was made possible by the efforts of Rev. Dr. Nimako, Mr. WT Wutor, and Nana Frempong Mposo II. During this period, Mr. Francis Adjei Tetebo served as the college's principal, following the passing of Mr. Fred Addae, the headmaster. [2]

Later developments

In 1957, the year that Ghana gained independence, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah on a visit to Koforidua requested a name change of the school from Christ College to Ghana Secondary School. The change was so that the new name could be in line with other government established secondary schools such as the Ghana National College in Cape Coast and the Ghana Secondary Technical School in Takoradi. When the school was absorbed into the public school system, Mr. Daniel Ofori Dankwa who was then a Science teacher at Accra Academy was encouraged to come and steer the affairs of the establishment. In that same year, the first Speech and Prize - Giving Day was organized. The school then had a population of 100 boys and 6 girls with a staff of only 6. By dint of hardwork, Mr D. Ofori Dankwa continued to develop the school until 1974 when he was promoted to Director of Education. He was succeeded by Rev. R. P. Nyarko.

The school now has a population of over two thousand three hundred students (males and females) with a staff population of about eighty well qualified and trained teachers. [3]

Headteachers

NameTenure of Office
Mr. Ofori Dankwa1957-1974
Rev. R. P. Nyarko1974-1979
Mr. G. A. Frempong1979-1983
Mr. R. T. Sackey1983-1985
Mr. G. A. Agyepong1985-1992
Mr. E. K. Darko1992-1996
Mr. S. O. Amaning1996-2002
Ms. Rosemond Bampoe2002-2011
Rev. Abraham Osei-Donkor2011-2018
Mr. Jacob Afful2018-2021
Ms. Patience Naki Mensah2021-2023
Mrs. Diana Mintah2023-present

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