St Roses Senior High (Akwatia)
St Roses Senior High (Rosec or Roses) is an all-female second-cycle high school in Akwatia in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
| St Roses Senior High | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
P. O. Box 31 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Veritas |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1965 |
| Founder | Dominican Sisters[1] |
| Status | Active |
| School district | Denchembour District |
| Oversight | Ministry of Education |
| Headmistress | Mrs.Marian Jackson |
| Gender | Girls |
| Age | 14 to 18 |
| Number of students | 1,014 |
| Classes offered | General arts, home economics, science |
| Language | English |
| Houses | 6 |
| School colour(s) | Blue and white |
| Slogan | Truth and responsibility |
| Nickname | Rosec |
| Website | http://strosesshs.com |
Alliance
The school has an ongoing alliance with its fellow Roman Catholic boys' school St. Peter's Boys Senior Secondary School (called Sperosa).
Notable alumni
- Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong, lawyer and politician
- Abena Amoah, investment banker[2]
- Francisca Oteng-Mensah, politician
- Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah Adjei, politician
- Nana Anima Wiafe-Akenten, media practitioner and academic
- Sandra "Alexandrina" Don-Arthur, International Makeup artist and beauty mogul[3]
- Sandra Opoku, acting director of Ghana Ports
See also
- Education in Ghana
- List of senior high schools in Ghana
- Roman Catholicism in Ghana
- Women in Ghana
References
- Effah, Evans (5 April 2014). "St Roses Launches Golden Jubilee Celebration". Citi FM. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- Staff (8 April 2014). "St Rose's Launches Golden Jubilee Celebration". Daily Graphic. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Sandra-Don-Arthur-makes-Ghana-proud-at-New-York-Fashion-Week-683663
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