Konongo Odumase Senior High School

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Konongo Odumase Senior High School
Address
Konongo Odumase Senior High School
P. O. Box 8 Odumase

Ashanti Region

Konongo-Odumase

Ghana
Coordinates 06°36′54″N1°13′38″W / 6.61500°N 1.22722°W / 6.61500; -1.22722
Information
Type Public high school
MottoBAANU YԐ
Established23 February 1953(71 years ago) (1953-02-23)
StatusActive
School district Asante Akim Central Municipal District
Oversight Ghana Education Service
Ministry of Education
HeadmasterBenjamin Kwaku Baah
GenderMixed
Age14to 20
Average class size45
Classes offeredAgricultural Science, Business, General Arts, General Science, Home Economics and Visual Arts
Campus typeUrban area
Houses8
Colour(s)   Yellow and green
SloganAnuanom
Nickname KOSS
AlumniOnua

Konongo Odumase Senior High School is a coeducational second-cycle institution at Konongo-Odumase in the Asante Akim Central District of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. [1] [2]

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History

The school was started as Konongo Odumasi Secondary School but was renamed Konongo Odumase Senior High School around 2005 when the Kufuor government decided to redesignate all Senior Secondary Schools in the country as Senior High School. [3] [4] with twenty-one boys and five girls. This was as part of the "Accelerated Development Plan for Education" started after Kwame Nkrumah's Convention People's Party won the 1951 Gold Coast legislative election. [5] Two important teachers at the inception of the school were D. A. Agyei and B. Spio-Garbrah. The school moved to its current permanent site in 1963. The original school site was nicknamed Biafra, after the secessionist state of Biafra associated with the Nigerian Civil War. [5]

The school expanded to include a Sixth form, running Advanced level courses in the 1965 / 1966 academic year.[ citation needed ]

The school crest was designed by B. Spio Garbrah, the first headmaster and also an artist. The first head boy of the school was S. K Obeng [5]

Riots

In November 2016, there were riots among the students which led to the temporary closure of the school. This was because the students wanted the headmistress of the school to be removed. [6]

About Crest

The crest of Konongo Odumase Senior High School (Great KOSS) features a rich combination of symbols representing the school’s heritage and values.

THE COLOURS: The yellow background symbolises the wealth of gold that Ghana possesses, reflecting prosperity and excellence. The green elements represent agriculture, highlighting the importance of farming in the nation’s development.

THE THREE CIRCLES: These interconnected circles signify unity, emphasising the collective strength and cooperation among students, staff, and the broader school community.

THE LION: Positioned at the base of the crest, the lion symbolises courage, strength, and leadership. It represents the fearless spirit of students and their resilience in academic and personal pursuits.

THE FARMING TOOLS (Akofena Symbol): This traditional symbol, which resembles crossed machetes, represents hard work, perseverance, and the agricultural foundation of the community. It also signifies readiness for challenges and the ability to overcome obstacles.

THE SCHOOL’S MOTTO: “Baanu YԐ”, meaning “Two are better than one,” underscores the values of teamwork, unity, and cooperation in achieving success. [7]

Notable alumni

Anthem

We hail thee O great KOSS We glorify thy name We hail thee O great KOSS We glorify thy name

We cherish our Alma mater And give refreshing showers And glory shall be ours

Great KOSS Great KOSS Oh Lord help KOSS We hail our school Our Alma mater Oh Lord God bless our school

Great KOSS Great KOSS Oh Lord help KOSS We hail our school Our Alma mater Oh Lord God bless our school [13]

Recent News

Konongo Odumasi Senior high School moved from Category B to Category A after the 2023 WASSCE exam [14]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Konongo Odumase SHS Old Students Hold 3rd Inter Tertiary Congress". Ghana News Agency (via Modernghana.com). 22 February 2010. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  2. ↑ "Ghana » Ashanti Region » Asante Akim North District". asanteakimnorth.ghanadistricts.gov.gh. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
  3. ↑ "Nana Konadu: Renaming of JSS & SSS to JHS & SHS needless". NewsGhana.com.gh. NewsGhana. 12 April 2012. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  4. ↑ Antwi II, Nana Kofi (2015). Asante-Akyem Odumase : a historical perspective. Advent Press. ISBN   9789988224479 . Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "BRIEF HISTORY OF KONONGO-ODUMASI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL". AshSRC.com. AshantiSRC. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  6. ↑ "Konongo-Odumase SHS closed down". Ghanaweb.com. GhanaWeb. 26 November 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  7. ↑ "Konongo-Odumase SHS closed down". Ghanaweb.com. GhanaWeb. 26 November 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  8. ↑ Ocloo, Della Russel (26 January 2017). "'Sir John' to head G.P.H.A. as Director General". Graphic Online. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  9. ↑ "Four new Supreme Court Judges Sworn In". ghanaweb.com. GhanaWeb. 11 June 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  10. ↑ Mensah, Sylvester A. (2013). In the Shadows of Politics. Author House. ISBN   9781491886809 . Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  11. ↑ Godfred Akoto Boafo (9 June 2014). "Brazil 2014: Group G, Ghana". ElUniversal.mx. ElUniversal. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  12. ↑ "Dr Wampah sworn in BoG Governor on 04 April 2013". graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  13. ↑ https://www.schoolsingh.com/senior-high-schools/konongo-odumase-senior-high/about
  14. ↑ https://www.schoolsingh.com/senior-high-schools/konongo-odumase-senior-high/about
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