The Archbishop Porter Girls' Senior High School (abbreviated as APGSHS) is a Catholic senior secondary school for girls, located in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana.[1][2] The female second cycle institution operates within the Ghana Public Education System. It was founded in 1965 by Rev. Kodjo Amissah with the name St. Louis Secondary School, which was later changed to Archbishop Porter Girls. It welcomes girls of all religious denominations. The school is situated on a hill in Fijai, Takoradi and it has come to be known as the "Hill of Tranquility" for its peaceful and serene academic atmosphere.[3][4]
| Archbishop Porter Girls' Secondary School | |
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 Archbishop Porter Girls' Senior High School logo | |
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Fijai , , 233 Ghana | |
| Coordinates | 4°56′29″N 1°44′55″W / 4.941459°N 1.748635°W |
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| Former name |
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| School type | Senior secondary school Girls School |
| Motto | Latin: Puritas Mentis Et Corporis (Purity of Mind and Body) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholicism |
| Established | 1965 |
| Founder | His Grace John Kwadjo Amissah |
| Sister school | St. John's School, Sekondi |
| Headmistress | Mrs. Charlotte Asiedu-Musa |
| Gender | Girls |
| Classes offered | Business, General Arts, General Science, Visual Arts,Home Economics |
| Language | English |
| Houses | Aggrey, St. Louis, St. Jude, Ferguson, Marian, Lady Teresa, Joseph Mary, Sterlin Ndoum, John Kwadjo Amissah, Naana Biney |
| Colour(s) | Beige and brown |
| Slogan | Ladies Of Substance |
| Nickname | Porter bells |
| Address | P.O. Box 241, Sekondi Takoradi |
Courses
edit- General Arts
- General Science
- Home Economics
- Business
- Visual Arts
History
editThe school was established in 1965 by Archbishop John Kwadjo Amissah, the then Archbishop. The first Ghanaian Headmistress was Marian Andoh-Kesson.[5]
Achievements
edit- In 2007 the school won the Western regional round of the i2CAP-"I Too Can Program" computer programming competition.[4]
- In 2011 the school was adjudged the best school in the Western region based on the results of the West African Examination Council.[5]
- In 2013, the school was adjudged winner of the 'Project Citizen' showcase in Ghana which required high school students to address major issues concerning the country.[6]
- In 2017, the school represented Ghana in the annual World Robotics competition in the United States.
- In 2021, the school was crowned the 2021 National Science and Maths Quiz Western Zonal Champions.[7]
Notable alumni
editThere are different alumni groups for this school. Old students of Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High School in the United Kingdom are known as The Archbishop Porter Past Students Association in the UK (APPSA UK).[1]
- Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, linguist and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana.[8]
- Ama Ampofo, actress and model.[9]
- Millicent Clarke, Regional Human Resources Director – Africa & Middle East for Standard Chartered Bank.[10]
- Joselyn Dumas, television host and actress[11]
- Yvonne Nduom, wife of Paa Kwesi Nduom, the leader of the Progressive People's Party in Ghana.[12]
- Zita Okaikoi, a politician and a former Minister for Tourism.[13]
- Adowarim Lugu Zuri, entrepreneur.[14]
References
edit- ^ "NSMQ 2021: Archbishop Porter Girls' outshines St Augustine SHS to qualify for National championship - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ^ brief (2022-06-19). "Archbishop Porter Girls' Senior High School: Location, Category, Courses, Entrance, Uniform, Photos". Ghana Brief. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ "Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High | SchoolsInGh.com". schoolsInGh. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ^ a b "Archbishop Porter Girls' Wins Computer Competition". AllAfrica. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
- ^ a b "Archbishop Porter Girls Best SHS in W/R". December 2011.
- ^ Baarffour (Devarsh), Asare Michael (2022-10-20). "Archbishop Porter Girls' Senior High School: Courses, Achievements & Many More". Ghana Education News. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ^ "NSMQ 2021: Archbishop Porter Girls' beats St John's School to be crowned Western Zonal Champions - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- ^ "Profile of soon-to-be Vice-Chancellor of UG, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo". Ghana Web. 27 July 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-07-27. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Actress Ama Ampofo Opens Up To NEWS-ONE". modernghana.com. 23 July 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ^ "Archbishop Porter Girls UK alumni raises funds for Visual Art block". 21 October 2019.
- ^ "Ghanaian celebrities and the schools they attended". Radio Maxx. Archived from the original on 2016-04-17. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- ^ "Nduom provides dormitory for Arch Bishop Porters Girls". Starr Fm. 2017-10-24. Archived from the original on 2021-08-06. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ^ "Asabee: Zita may have to run around like a headless chicken if…". Myjoyonline. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- ^ Tetteh, Kennedy (2018-02-15). "Adowarim Lugu-Zuri …the lady who brought pride to coconut selling". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-06-16.