Archbishop Porter Girls Secondary School
The Archbishop Porter Girls' Secondary School (A.P.G.S.S.) is a female second cycle institution in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana. Archbishop Porter Girls' Secondary School is a Catholic institution 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, in the Western Region of Ghana and it has come to be known as the "Hill of Tranquility" for its peaceful and serene academic atmosphere.[1]
| Archbishop Porter Girls' Secondary School | |
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Fijai Western Region 233 | |
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| Type | Secondary School |
| Motto | Puritas Mentis Et Corporis (Purity of Mind and Body) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic School |
| Established | 1965 |
| Status | Active |
| Headmistress | Mrs. Charlotte Asiedu-Musa |
| Gender | Girls |
| Education system | Senior High School |
| 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 |
| Colour(s) | Beige, Brown |
| Slogan | Ladies Of Substance |
| Nickname | Porter bells |
| Affiliation | St. John's School, Sekondi |
| Address | P.O. Box 241, Sekondi Takoradi |
History
The school was established in 1965 by His Grace John Kwadjo Amissah.[2]
Achievements
- In 2007 the school won the Western regional round of the i2CAP-"I Too Can Program" computer programming competition.[1]
- In 2011 the school was adjudged the best school in the western region based on the results of the West African Examination Council.[2]
- In 2013, the school was adjudged winners of the 'project citizen' showcase in Ghana which required high school students to address major issues concerning the country
- In 2017, the school represented Ghana in the annual World Robotics competition in the United States.
Notable Alumni
There 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).
- Joselyn Dumas[3] is a Ghanaian television host and actress.
- Zita Okaikoi[4] Ghanaian politician and a former Minister for Tourism.
- Yvonne Nduom is the wife of the leader of Progressive People's Party in Ghana.
- Ama Ampofo is a Ghanaian actress and model.
- Adowarim Lugu Zuri is a Ghanaian entrepreneur
- Mrs Millicent Clarke - Regional Human Resources Director – Africa & Middle East for Standard Chartered Bank
References
- "Archbishop Porter Girls' Wins Computer Competition". www.allafrica.com. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
- "Archbishop Porter Girls Best SHS in W/R". December 2011.
- "Ghanaian celebrities and the schools they attended". Radio Maxx. Radio Maxx. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- "Asabee: Zita may have to run around like a headless chicken if…". Joy Online. Myjoyonline. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2017.