Tema Secondary School
| Tema Secondary School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public High School |
| Motto | "Nil Nisi Optima" (Nothing but the Best) |
| Established | 1961 |
| Head of school | Mr Emmanuel Kobina Baidoo |
| Grades | Senior High Years 1 - 3 |
| Enrollment | Mixed |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Green, yellow and white |
| Affiliation | Tema Old Students' Association |
Tema Secondary School also referred to as Tema Senior High School and TEMASCO, is a public senior high school located in Tema in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It is the oldest school in the Tema metropolis and located in Tema Community 5.[1] [2]
Brief History[edit]
With 52 students, the school was established and commissioned on 22nd September 1961 by Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah. Mr F. K. Buah, its first headmaster, was a historian, writer, educationist and former politician. His vision for the school was to model it to be a well endowed center of excellence, befitting the status of the Port city of Tema. In line with the plan, subjects taught included Accounts, Arts, Business Studies, Civics, Commerce, Ghanaian Languages, Home Science, Latin, Logic, Shorthand/Typing and Science. By the end of the first month, the student population increased to 105 with three (3) Form 1 classes (A, B and C). In the Advanced Level, students were taught English, Economics, Geography, History and Logic for the Arts and Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Pure and Applied Mathematics for the Sciences. In 1968, the first batch of students from the Sixth Form Level were turned out. [3] The motto of the school is "Nil Nisi Optima", a Latin expression which means “Nothing but the Best”. The school is currently being headed by Emmanuel Kobina Baidoo.[4][5] The anthem of the school is titled, "God save TEMASCO, make this school our own".
Awards[edit]
In 2017, Tema Secondary School won the Zoomlion Foundation Debate which focused on recycling activities and was aimed at creating awareness on recycling of waste. The debate motion was, ”Waste is a resource, do you agree?”. The seven (7) senior high schools, all member schools of the Zoomlion Ambassadors Club in the Greater Accra Region (Accra Academy, West Africa Senior High School, Nungua Senior High School, Odorgonno Senior High School, Ghanata Senior High School, Fafraha Senior High School and Tema Senior High School).[6]
Courses[edit]
- Home Economics
- General Science
- Visual Arts
- General Arts
- Business
Notable Personalities[edit]
- Kwesi Arthur (Musician)
- Roselyn Ngissah (Actress)
- Clemento Suarez (Comedian and Actor)
- Umaru Sanda (Broadcast Journalist with Citi FM)
- Senyo Hosi (CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors)
- Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye (Chairman of Church of Pentecost)
- Suzy Williams (Actress)
Heads[edit]
| No. | Name | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | F. K. Buah | 1961 |
| 2. | Eunice N. Quansah | 2005 |
| 3. | Emmanuel Ofoe Fiamewhle | 2019 |
| 4. | Emmanuel Kobina Baidoo | Present |
References[edit]
- ↑ Quansah, Hadiza Nuhhu-Billa. "TOSA '83 in diaspora comes home". Graphic Mirror Online. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
- ↑ "TOSA donates PPEs to Tema Senior High School". MyJoyOnline.com. 2020-07-25. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
- ↑ "View source for User:Cnii/sandbox", Wikipedia, retrieved 2020-10-14
- ↑ "WASSCE to go on smoothly - Headteacher Temasco". www.ghanaweb.com. 2020-07-21. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
- ↑ "TOSA donates PPEs to Tema Senior High School". MyJoyOnline.com. 2020-07-25. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
- ↑ "Tema Secondary School wins Zoomlion Foundation debate". MyJoyOnline.com. 2017-03-20. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
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