St Rose’s SHS launches diamond jubilee anniversary

ST Rose’s Senior High School (SHS) has launched its 60th anniversary celebrations with a call on students to push beyond their limits and strive for excellence in all they do.

On the theme: "Enhancing the future of the girl child through STEAM education," the launch event featured the unveiling of the anniversary logo and cloth, symbolising six decades of unwavering commitment to education, knowledge and holistic development.

It brought together alumni, particularly from the 1984, 1994, 1994/96, 1999, 2004, and 2014 year groups, who were celebrating various milestones.

These groups generously contributed to the school by donating classroom and dormitory lockers, study huts, science equipment, and breaking ground for a new incinerator.

Delivering the keynote address in Akwatia, the Regional Executive for Ecobank’s Central, Eastern and Southern Africa Region, Josephine Anan-Ankomah, an alumnus of the school, expressed excitement about the school’s impressive journey.

She encouraged the students to challenge societal stereotypes and shared key principles she had learned during her time at the school.

Ms Anan-Ankomah highlighted the importance of humility, diligence, discipline, organisation, determination, collaboration and being prepared to seize opportunities when they arise. 

Significant impact

Speaking on behalf of the Board of Governors and the entire St Rose's community, the Headmistress of the school, Marian Esi Jackson, paid tribute to the founding Dominican Reverend Sisters for their pioneering works and also expressed profound gratitude to the past and present staff of the school.

She praised the St Rose’s Old Students Association (ROSA) for the wonderful impact they were making in their communities and the world at large.

Ms Jackson recounted the number of projects ROSA had embarked on since she took over the administration of the school and expressed heartfelt appreciation to them for giving back to their alma mater.

She gave an assurance to maintain the projects well to serve their intended purpose. Ms Jackson further urged ROSA to come home from time to time to share their stories, encourage and offer mentorship to the current students. 

Guests

The event, led by the Bishop of Koforidua Diocese, Most Rev. Joseph Afrifa-Agyekum, was chaired by a Financial Controller, Mary Lily Foster.

It saw the attendance of several distinguished guests, including the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Henry Boakye-Yiadom; the Regional Director of Education; Ivy Asantewa Owusu, and the Chairman of the School Board, Samuel A. Avaala among others.

The gathering was informed that, come August 2025 the school would be 60 years and they were all invited to join hands to make the programme a resounding success.