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St. John's School, Sekondi

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 known as "Old Saints".

St. John's School
Main school gate
Address
Map
P. O. Box 492

Sekondi, Western Region

western region

Ghana
Coordinates4°55′58″N 1°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
DenominationRoman 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 schoolArchbishop Porter Girls Secondary School
School districtSekondi Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly
OversightMinistry of Education
PrincipalRev. Fr. George Eduayaw Ansah
GenderBoys
Age14 to 18
Classes offeredBusiness, general arts, general science, visual arts
LanguageEnglish
Campus typeSuburban
Houses12
Colour(s)Maroon, Yellow and Green   
SloganThe Saints, The Best
Song"St John beloved apostle"
SportsBasketball
MascotKoliko (Saint with a halo)
NicknameThe Saints
RivalG.S.T.S
FIJAI
AlumniOld Saints
Websitestjohnsschool.edu.gh

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 served as 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

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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

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Name Tenure of office
Rev. Fr. George Eduayaw Ansah 2022 till date
Mr. Anthony J. Mensah 2015-22
Rev. Bro. Sylvester Quaye 2010–15
Rev. Bro. Joseph K. B. Annan, C.S.C. 2001–10
Mrs. Rebecca Effiba Dadzie 2001 (March–July) Acting
K. Akwasi Bona 1997–2001
Mr. R. A. Sackey 1991–96
Mr. J. S. Honny 1979–90
Mr. B. A. K. Griffin 1974–78
Bro. Raymond Papenfuss, C.S.C. 1973–74
Bro. Frederick McGlynn, C.S.C. 1967–73
Bro. Jerome Chandler 1963–67
Bro. Rex. Hennel, C.S.C. 1959–63
Rev. Fr. F. K. Buah 1952–58

Houses

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  1. St. Francis
  2. St. Edwards
  3. St. George
  4. St. Augustine
  5. St. Ignatius
  6. St. Stephen
  7. St. Bro. Andre
  8. Blessed Fr. Moreau
  9. Bro. Jerome
  10. Bro. Fredrick
  11. Holy Cross
  12. Rev. Bro. J.B.K Annan

Notable alumni

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Sports

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Politics

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Academics

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Science, Tech and Medicine

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Military

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  • Peter Faidoo - Chief of Naval Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces
  • Major Maxwell Mahama - Late Major of the Ghana Armed Forces lynched by a mob
  • Lt-Col Ato Enninful - Pioneer School Prefect and Former Director of Public Relations - Ghana Armed Forces (1974-1980)
  • Capt(GN) J.W Boateng-Chief of Naval Staff (Jan 1982-March 1982)

Journalism

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  • David Ampofo - Ghanaian Journalist
  • Fiifi Adinkra - Ghanaian blogger and Journalist
  • Ato Kwamena Dadzie - Ghanaian writer and Journalist of Joy FM
  • Philip Osei Bonsu - Broadcast Journalist, Corporate communications executive and Entrepreneur
  • Kojo Frimpong of joy fm npp candidate mp for wench

Creative Arts

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  • Joe Beecham- Gospel musician
  • Aka Blay - Guitarist and Musical artist
  • Shasha Marley - Reggae Musician
  • Papa Nii (Osoephagus) - Veteran Ghanaian Actor
  • Albert Mensah - Bestselling Author and the only West African listed on the World’s Top 60 Motivational speakers [3]
  • Keche - Hiplife Musical Duo

See also

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References

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  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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