GES celebrates St. Roses SHS at 60 as the schools marks a glorous journey of its existence and great contribition to education in Ghana, human resource development and more.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) joined the grand 60th Anniversary Celebration of St. Roses Senior High School (SHS), a beacon of excellence in girls’ education and a symbol of transformational learning in Ghana.
Government Commends Catholic Church for Contribution to Education
Representing the Director-General of GES, Prof. Smile Dzisi, Deputy Director-General (Management Services), conveyed warm felicitations on behalf of the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu.
She commended the Catholic Church for its unwavering commitment to education, having established and maintained some of Ghana’s most prestigious schools, including St. Roses SHS.
GES Celebrates St. Roses SHS at 60: 60 Years of Shaping Confident and High-Achieving Women
Prof. Dzisi praised the school for six decades of producing disciplined, confident, and high-performing young women who have contributed significantly to Ghana’s growth across diverse sectors. She urged all stakeholders—teachers, alumni, parents, and government—to preserve the school’s legacy of integrity and excellence.
Government’s Commitment to Quality Education
Prof. Dzisi assured stakeholders of government’s dedication to expanding access to quality education through:
Completion of outstanding GETFund projects at St. Roses SHS
Strengthening of teacher capacity and motivation
Sustained investment in school infrastructure
Commitment to the Free SHS Policy and educational equity
“Investing in the education of girls is investing in the future of our nation,” – Prof. Smile Dzisi.
The GES congratulated St. Roses SHSs at the school’s 60th anniverssery for its exceptional contributions to education and reaffirmed support for its journey into the next 60 years of excellence.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Why is St. Roses SHS significant in Ghana’s education sector?
St. Roses SHS is one of Ghana’s premier Catholic girls’ schools, known for its consistent academic excellence, discipline, and leadership training over six decades.
2. What role has the Catholic Church played in Ghana’s education?
The Catholic Church has established some of the most prestigious schools in Ghana, contributing to quality education and character formation for generations.
3. What is GES doing to support St. Roses SHS?
GES has pledged to complete ongoing GETFund projects, improve infrastructure, and enhance teacher capacity to support the school’s continued excellence.
4. How does the Free SHS Policy benefit schools like St. Roses?
The Free SHS Policy ensures that brilliant students, regardless of financial background, can access high-quality education at top schools like St. Roses.
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As GES Celebrates St. Roses SHS at 60, the leadership and managment of the school as well as teachers must work together to achive the vision and mission of the school for the next 60 years. They have a better chance to better shape the fortunes of the school and make it great and strong.
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