Bishop Okoye Spiritan Secondary School

Bishop Okoye Spiritan Secondary School (often abbreviated as BOSSS), is a private, coeducational Roman Catholic high school in Oyigbo, Rivers State, Nigeria. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt. The school is named in honor of the first Bishop of the Port Harcourt diocese, Bishop Godfrey Okoye, whose contributions to the educational system in Southeastern Nigeria were far-reaching. The school's main campus is situated on a large area of land in the town of Afam, covering more than 300 plots of land.[1]

Bishop Okoye Spiritan Secondary School
Address
No.1 Spritan Close Mirinwayi Asa, Afam Road

Oyibo
,
Rivers State
,
P.M.B. 5038

Nigeria
Information
TypePrivate Catholic Non-profit Coeducational Secondary education institution
MottoFaith, Knowledge For Service
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic (Spiritan)
EstablishedSeptember 2006
FounderCongregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans)
School districtDiocese of Port Harcourt
PrincipalRev. Fr. Barr. Christopher Amaubosi, C.S.Sp
Genderco-educational
Websitewww.bosss.sch.ng

School overview

BOSSS is owned and operated by the congregation of the Holy Ghost Fathers and Brothers South East Province of Nigeria. The school is accredited and prepares students to be active and engaged participants in an interconnected world. The school also offers boarding services to students of all nationalities. The current principal is Rev. Fr. (Dr). Barr. Christopher Amaubosi, C.S.Sp.[2]

Admission

As many students move from various curricula, prospective students are required to sit for an entrance examination. The school organizes an informal interview with the student which forms part of the overall assessment. Admission is at the school's discretion and the school's decision is final. However, unsuccessful applicants may apply again at a later date if they believe they will do better at the entrance examinations. [3]

Mission

To build and sustain Catholic educational institutions that will provide first class learning and early development for the Nigerian child. Thus, working in consonance to ensuring outstanding character formation and performance in all aspects of theirs lives- present and future to be in accordance with the tradition of the Holy Ghost Congregation (Spiritan) Mission.

Vision

To build exemplary educational institution committed to living out its mission and standing out as a pinnacle of reference for Educational Development in Africa.

Motto

Faith, Knowledge For Service

See also

References
  1. "About BOSSS". Bosss.sch.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  2. "Welcome Address By The Principal". Bosss.sch.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  3. "Admission". Bosss.sch.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2016.

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