Ghanata Senior High School
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Ghanata Senior High School is a boarding public senior high school located in Dodowa in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.[1]
Founded by Rev. E. Osabutey Aguedze in 1936, initially in Adidome as Gold Coast People College in the Volta region of Ghana.[2]
The school later moved to its present location in Dodowa where it established its permanent campus. The motto of the school is "Carpe Diem", which means "Seize the Day", or to make the most of the present time.[3][4][failed verification]
| School type | mixed public high school |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1936; 86 years ago |
| Founder | Rev. E. Osabutey Aguedze |
| Status | Active |
| School district | Shai Osudoku District |
| Oversight | Ghana Education Service |
| Authorizer | Ministry of Education |
| Forms | 1-3 |
| Gender | Boys and Girls |
| Education system | Senior high school |
| Language | English |
| Color(s) | Yellow and Blue |
| Slogan | Anyemei |
| Alumni | Ghanata Old Students Association (Members are called GOSANS) |
Notable alumni
[edit]- Nana Toa Akwatia II, Ghanaian politician
- Issifu Omoro Tanko Amadu, Ghanaian Supreme Court Judge
- Pascaline Edwards, actress
- Godwin Kotey, Ghanaian actor
- Millison Narh, Ghanaian banker
- Kwadwo Baah Agyemang, Ghanaian politician
- Jaja Wachuku, Nigerian statesman, lawyer, politician, diplomat and humanitarian.
References
[edit]- ^ "Ghanata SHS PTA builds bungalows". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ^ "Ghanata Senior High History | SchoolsInGh.com". schoolsInGh. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Oxford English Dictionary". March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Ghanata SHS launches 80th Anniversary and homecoming". MyJoyOnline.com. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
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