Legacy Girls’ College (LGC) is marking its 10th anniversary with a renewed focus on empowering young women through values-based education.
The milestone reflects the school’s commitment to raising caring, confident and competent female leaders who can make an impact in society.
The anniversary theme: “A Decade of Intentional Leadership: Empowering the Next Generation of Women”, highlights the vision of the school’s founders to prepare girls for the future while instilling qualities that go beyond academics.
Dr Ellen Hagan, co-founder of the college, said the school’s mission goes beyond preparing students for exams.
“The future of work is no longer ahead of us; it’s here. At Legacy, we equip our girls to thrive in a world increasingly shaped by robotics and artificial intelligence. But beyond technology, it’s the human traits of empathy, integrity, emotional intelligence and collaboration that will keep them relevant and impactful,” she said.
Core values
Established in 2015 by Dr Hagan and Essie Anno Sackey, the school began with just 23 students.
It has since grown into a thriving institution with nearly 700 students from across Ghana and beyond.
The philosophy of the school is built on five values: Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Ambition and Determination, represented in the acronym “I READ.”
These values form the foundation of the college’s teaching and learning approach.
Mrs Anno Sackey said the school aims to balance academic success with responsibility to society.
“We instil not just academic excellence, but also a strong sense of responsibility to others. We want our girls to care — not only about their success, but about the world they’re stepping into and how they can make it better,” she said.
Engagement
To mark the 10th anniversary, the school organised a float on Saturday, September 27, involving the town of Akuse, Accra Mall and the 37 Military Hospital, before returning to Akuse.
The float formed part of a series of community-focused activities designed to highlight the college’s journey and values.
Board Chairman, Israel Titi Ofei, described the milestone as a renewed pledge to the school’s mission.
“This 10-year milestone is not just about the past. It’s a recommitment to our mission — to nurture girls who will lead at every level of society, grounded in character and in competence,” he said.
The celebrations also recognised the contributions of Millicent Clarke, a shareholder and director of the school.
“Legacy continues to stand out because of its clarity of purpose and commitment to excellence. We are building an institution that lasts and that starts with the girls we serve,” she said.
Looking ahead
Head of School, Grace Edziyie, said Legacy aims to produce well-rounded graduates prepared for life’s challenges.
“We challenge our girls to grow intellectually, emotionally and socially. Our vision is to raise well-rounded young women who can lead with courage and character,” she said.
The anniversary programme continues with events including a Night of Worship on Saturday, October 2025, a Speech and Prize-Giving Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025, a Fund-Raising Dinner Dance on Sunday, November 16, 2025, and a Carols Service on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
The gatherings are expected to bring together students, staff, alumni, families, educators, partners and friends of the school.
The events will not only celebrate the past decade but also set the stage for the future of Legacy Girls’ College.
