Mfantsiman Girls' Senior High School

Mfantsiman Girls' Senior High School[1] is an all-girls second cycle institution in Saltpond in the Central Region of Ghana. The school was founded in 1960 by Kwame Nkrumah,[2] originally under the name Saltpond Girls' Secondary School.[3][4] The school is also known as 'Syte'.[5]

Mfantsiman Girls' Senior High School
Location
Saltpond

Central Region

Mfantsiman
,
Ghana

Ghana
Coordinates5°44′40″N 0°44′04″W
Information
Former nameSaltpond Girls' Secondary School Mfantsiman Girls' Secondary School
School typeAll Girls School
MottoObra Nye Woarbo
Established1960 (1960)
FounderKwame Nkrumah
School districtMfantsiman Municipal District
OversightMinistry of Education
HeadmistressPhyllis Arthur Simpson
GenderGirls
Classes offeredHome Economics, General Science, General Arts, Visual Arts, Business Accounting, Agricultural Science
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.mfantsiman.org

History

The school was built by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in commemoration of the profound and significant role played by the women of Saltpond in the nation's struggle for independence, Mfantsiman Girls Secondary School was established. Formerly known as Saltpond Girls, this institution was founded with the purpose of providing relevant education at the second-cycle level for girls. The aim was to equip them with essential skills that would enable them to harness their potential and contribute productively to society. This initiative aimed to facilitate poverty alleviation, foster socio-economic growth, and contribute to the overall development of the nation.[6]

Mfantsiman Girls Secondary School officially opened on the 30th of September, 1960, as one of the renowned Ghana Education Trust (GET) Schools. It was claimed the school selected 70 girls from the Common Entrance Examination who became the first batch of the school with Mrs Beatrice Chinery as the first headmistress.[5]The school commenced as a dedicated girls' institution, offering educational pathways that led students through the General Certificate of Education – Ordinary Level (G.C.E. 'O' Level) curriculum. Over time, the institution expanded its offerings to include the School Certificate / General Certificate of Education – Ordinary & Advanced Levels (SSCE/GCE 'O' & 'A' Levels) Examinations, as well as the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Features

The school's motto is 'Obra Nye Woarbo' in Twi meaning 'Life is what you make it'. The colors of the school is mauve and white. The badge of the school has an eagle, a straw basket, the claw of an eagle and a woman sitting on an elephant.[5]

The school's anthem comprised a Latin composition that remains in use as the anthem of KNUST.

Campus

Houses

In terms of student accommodations, the girls are allocated to six distinct residences, namely

  • Butler House
  • Crofie House
  • Chinery House
  • Engman House
  • Scotton House
  • Yeboah House.

Alliance

Mfantsiman Girls enjoy a strong partnership with the male students of Adisadel College, collectively referred to as SANTAMOGA.[7]

Notable staff

Notable alumni

Politics, government, and public policy

Law

Journalism

Arts and entertainment

Banking
  • Esi Hammond, Head of Communications of BoG[5]

Education

Business
  • Salma Okonkwo, Oil and Gas Entrepreneur[5]

Achievements

See also

References
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  2. Abyna-Ansaa Adjei (2007). Ghana at 50. National Planning Committee, Ghana at 50. p. 114. ISBN 978-9988-0-9707-3.
  3. "Mfantsiman Girls appeal for support to combat bedbugs|Class FM Online". m.classfmonline.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
  4. Webmaster. "Mfantsiman Girls' Secondary School - WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL". www.mfantsiman.org. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
  5. "Hall of Fame: These 19 popular figures are old girls of Mfantsiman". GhanaWeb. 2020-07-31. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  6. "Mfantsiman Girl's Secondary School - Explore Schools in Ghana Find and connect with all schools in Ghana SHS Vocational, Universities and more". 2021-07-07. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  7. http://www.myinfo.com.gh (2020-07-31). "Hall of Fame: These 19 popular figures are old girls of Mfantsiman". www.myinfo.com.gh. Retrieved 2023-08-02. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  8. "Caroline Sampson — Making In-Roads To Stardom". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
  9. Online, Peace FM. "PHOTO: Nadia Buari At Mfantsiman Girls School (Then & Now)". Retrieved 2018-04-12.
  10. "Ghana Education Service, Ministry of Education". www.ghanaschoolsinfo.org. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
  11. "Winner Of 23rd Annual National Senior High School Debate". www.citinewsroom.com. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
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