Okuapeman School Explained

Okuapeman School is a category A coeducational first-cycle institution in Akropong in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

History

The school was established in 1957 by barrister Charles Opoku Acheampong,[1] who had been a pupil in the chambers of Edward Akufo-Addo.[2]

Due to establishment in a traditional and royal area, Past Students earn the name Adehye which means Royal family. The school was started by Barrister Opoku Acheampong and was later handled to the government of Ghana after his demise. The school runs both day and boarding system with majority of the students in the boarding house. There are 8 houses in all with 4 for the ladies and 4 for the gentlemen. They are namely Opoku Acheampong House - Blue, Akuffo House - Green, Kwadade House - Yellow and Addo Dankwa House- Red.

Okuapeman School
Streetaddress:P. O. Box 99
Denomination:Presbyterian
Founder:Kwaku Opoku Acheampong (L. L B)
Headteacher:Daniel Afari
Classes Offered:General Arts, Home Economics, General Science, General Agriculture, Business, Visual Arts
Lower Age:14
Upper Age:18
Houses:4
Age Range:14-18
Language:English
Campus Type:urban
Slogan:Semper Primus
Motto:Semper Primus ("Always first")
Rival:H'Mouunt Sinai SHS
Sports:football, basketball
School Colours:Brown and white
Publication:Primus magazine
Status:Active
Alumni:Kwame Sefa KayiProfessor Kwamena AhwoiDr. Afua Asabea Asare

The school's colors are brown and white with Brown signifying mother earth and nature and white depicting purity. The school has on these grounds trained a lot of diligent men and women in godliness, good character and responsible. There are lots of personalities like Kwami Sefa Kayi.

The school practices an inclusive system which enables visually impaired students have access to education. Visually Impaired students are given the opportunity to participate in activities and share facilities with the other students. The school strongly stand by its principle of not segregating students on any grounds. The school's disciplinary actions against students who condemn others with special needs are very swift.

Enrolment

The school has about 2,500 students, including special students.[3] Special needs students are enrolled in the general arts class and are offered courses on languages (Twi, Ga, Ewe and French), History, Government, Literature and CRS. They are excluded from Mathematics and Science due to their inability to join in the practical session.

Facilities

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Staff . 10 February 2015 . Okuapeman School Under Threat, Old Students Appeal to President. Ghana News Agency (via GhanaWeb) . 10 June 2016.
  2. http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/123-address-by-the-president-akufo-addo-on-the-occasion-of-the-60th-anniversary-celebration-of-okuapeman-school "Address by The President Akufo-Addo, On The Occasion of The 60th Anniversary Celebration of Okuapeman School"
  3. Web site: Folley, George . 20 February 2014. Okuapeman SHS Needs Amenities. . 10 June 2016.