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Wesley Grammar School

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Established: 1956

Location: Dansoman, Accra, Ghana

Motto: Love, Truth, and Service

School Anthem: "We Hail Thee"

Nickname: WES-G

Colors: Blue and White

Residency: Day and Boarding

Religious Affiliation: Methodist

Current Headstaff: Mrs. Barbara J.T. Thompson

Wesley Grammar School, founded in 1956, is a co-educational secondary institution located in Dansoman, Accra. It operates under the Ghana Education Service and is managed by the Methodist Church Ghana. The school occupies a campus of approximately 20 acres, which it shares with the Methodist University College and the headquarters of the Methodist Church.


History

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The school was envisioned by the Methodist Church to foster education grounded in intellectual development and Methodist traditions. It was originally named Wesley Boys High School under the leadership of the late Rev. L.H.S Osae Addo. By 1961, the school transitioned into the public education system and evolved into a full boarding institution. Although de-boarding occurred in 1985 due to government policies, boarding was partially reintroduced in 2000.


Facilities

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Wesley Grammar School boasts a comprehensive campus with facilities that include:

  • Science laboratories
  • A modern library
  • Computer labs
  • Sports fields
  • Dormitories for boarding students

Houses

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The school has four houses, each named to honor distinguished individuals:

  1. Pesemaku House: Named after Nii Aryee Pesemaku, the Gbese Mantse.
  2. Addo House: Named after Rev. J.E. Addo.
  3. Dodoo House: Named after Mr. Robert Dodoo.
  4. Osae-Addo House: Named after Rev. L.H.S Osae-Addo.

Each house accommodates male and female students, with eight sub-groups overall.


Academics

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Wesley Grammar offers programs in the following areas:

  • General Science
  • General Arts
  • Visual Arts
  • Business
  • Home Economics

The school prepares students for higher education and national development.


Notable Alumni

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The school is proud to have produced distinguished individuals, including:

  • Rebecca Akufo-Addo: First Lady of Ghana
  • Most Rev. Titus Awotwi Pratt: Former Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana
  • Anita Akuffo: Journalist and TV Presenter
  • Gasmilla: Ghanaian Hiplife Artist
  • DJ Mic Smith: DJ

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  • Wesley Grammar Official Facebook Page
  • The Methodist Church Ghana

References

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  1. "Presiding Bishop," The Methodist Church Ghana, 2016-09-07.
  2. WESGOSA 3rd Annual Home-Coming Event Magazine.

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