St. John's School, Sekondi

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St. John's School
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St. John's School, Sekondi
P. O. Box 492

Sekondi, Western Region

western region

Ghana
Coordinates 4°55′58″N1°43′42″W / 4.93270°N 1.72828°W / 4.93270; -1.72828
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School typeboys Public high school
MottoViam Parantes
(Preparing the way)
Religious affiliation(s) Christianity
Denomination Roman Catholic
Patron saint(s) St. John the Evangelist
Established29 January 1952(72 years ago) (1952-01-29)
FounderMost Rev. William Thomas Porter, S.M.A.
StatusActive
Sister school Archbishop Porter Girls Secondary School
School district Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly
Oversight Ministry of Education
GenderBoys
Age14to 18
Classes offeredBusiness, general arts, general science, visual arts
LanguageEnglish
Campus typeSuburban
Houses12
Colour(s)Maroon, Yellow and Green   
SloganViam parantes
Song"St John beloved apostle"
MascotKoliko (Saint with a halo)
Nickname The Saints
RivalG.S.T.S
AlumniOld Saints
Website stjohnsschool.edu.gh

St. John's School is an all-boys' second-cycle Roman Catholic school located at Sekondi in the Western Region of Ghana. The current curriculum falls within the Senior High School system in Ghana, with overall oversight by the Ghana Education Service. Graduates of St. John's School are affectionately known as Old Saints. Graduates include award-winning journalists, ministers, politicians, army majors etc... .

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History

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St John's School

St. John's School was founded on January 29, 1952 by Arch bishop William Thomas Porter of the Society of African Missions, [1] in response to the government's Accelerated Education policy of 1951. It was founded as a private secondary school and was the first secondary school to be established in the western region. It was named after Rev. John Beenker, the first headmaster of the school. Shortly after assuming the post, Beenker became seriously ill. Rev. Father Donelley was interim head, and Rev. Father Francis Kwamena Buah was recalled from postgraduate studies at Cork University in Ireland to head the school.

The school started with three teachers, F. K. Buah, Donelley, and John Quansah and 47 students in two temporary classrooms. [2]

Students

The students are known as "the Saints" and the past students are known as "Old Saints". [3] [4]

Old Saint Kwesi Kwansa Kennedy, 2018 won the Henry Godson-Afful award of the best performing WASSCE student and was also adjudged the 3rd Best in West Africa 2018 with 8A's [5] [6] [7]


Headmasters

NameTenure of office
Mr. Anthony J. Mensahsince 2015
Rev. Bro. Sylvester Quaye2010–15
Rev. Bro. Joseph K. B. Annan, C.S.C.2001–10
Mrs. Rebecca Effiba Dadzie2001 (March–July) Acting
K. Akwasi Bona1997–2001
Mr. R. A. Sackey1991–96
Mr. J. S. Honny1979–90
Mr. B. A. K. Griffin1974–78
Bro. Raymond Papenfuss, C.S.C.1973–74
Bro. Frederick McGlynn, C.S.C.1967–73
Bro. Jerome Chandler1963–67
Bro. Rex. Hennel, C.S.C.1959–63
Rev. Fr. F. K. Buah1952–58

Notable alumni

Sports

Politics

Academics

Science, Tech and Medicine

Military

Journalism

Creative Arts

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References

  1. ↑ Staff (28 August 2012). "St John's School Marks 60th Anniversary". Daily Graphic . Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  2. ↑ "St. John's School Diary - Sekondi - About | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  3. ↑ "2004 batch of Saint John's School mourn fallen Old Saint" . Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  4. ↑ "Things you didn't know about Captain Maxwell Mahama". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  5. ↑ "'Old Saint' wins Henry Godson-Afful best WASSCE student Award".
  6. ↑ "'Old Saint' wins Henry Godson-Afful best WASSCE student Award - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Archived from the original on 4 April 2019.
  7. ↑ @StJohnsSekondi (8 March 2019). "A Proud Young OldSaint Kwesi Kwansa Kennedy was adjudged 2018 3rd Best Student in West Africa (WASSCE) with 8A's. C…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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