The Archbishop Porter Girls' Senior High School (abbreviated as APGSHS) is a Catholic senior secondary school for girls, located in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana.[1] The female second cycle institution operates within the Ghana Public Education System. It was founded in 1965 by Rev. Kodjo Amissah with the name St. Louis Secondary School, which was later changed to Archbishop Porter Girls. It welcomes girls of all religious denominations. The school is situated on a hill in Fijai, Takoradi and it has come to be known as the "Hill of Tranquility" for its peaceful and serene academic atmosphere.[2]
The school was established in 1965 by John Kwadjo Amissah. The first Ghanaian Headmistress was Marian Andoh-Kesson.[3]
Achievements
In 2007 the school won the Western regional round of the i2CAP-"I Too Can Program" computer programming competition.[2]
In 2011 the school was adjudged the best school in the western region based on the results of the West African Examination Council.[3]
In 2013, the school was adjudged winners of the 'project citizen' showcase in Ghana which required high school students to address major issues concerning the country
In 2017, the school represented Ghana in the annual World Robotics competition in the United States.
In 2021, the school was crowned the 2021 National Science and Maths Quiz Western Zonal Champions.[4]
Notable alumni
There are different alumni groups for this school. Old students of Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High School in the United Kingdom are known as The Archbishop Porter Past Students Association in the UK (APPSA UK).[1]
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January 07, 2023
archbishop, porter, girls, senior, high, school, abbreviated, apgshs, catholic, senior, secondary, school, girls, located, takoradi, western, region, ghana, female, second, cycle, institution, operates, within, ghana, public, education, system, founded, 1965, . The Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High School abbreviated as APGSHS is a Catholic senior secondary school for girls located in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana 1 The female second cycle institution operates within the Ghana Public Education System It was founded in 1965 by Rev Kodjo Amissah with the name St Louis Secondary School which was later changed to Archbishop Porter Girls It welcomes girls of all religious denominations The school is situated on a hill in Fijai Takoradi and it has come to be known as the Hill of Tranquility for its peaceful and serene academic atmosphere 2 Archbishop Porter Girls Secondary SchoolLocationFijaiTakoradi Western Region 233GhanaCoordinates4 56 29 N 1 44 55 W 4 941459 N 1 748635 W 4 941459 1 748635 Coordinates 4 56 29 N 1 44 55 W 4 941459 N 1 748635 W 4 941459 1 748635InformationFormer nameSt Louis Secondary SchoolArchbishop Porter GirlsTypeSenior secondary schoolMottoLatin Puritas Mentis Et Corporis Purity of Mind and Body Religious affiliation s CatholicismEstablished1965 58 years ago 1965 Sister schoolSt John s School SekondiHeadmistressMrs Charlotte Asiedu MusaGenderGirlsClasses offeredBusiness General Arts General Science Visual Arts Home EconomicsLanguageEnglishHousesAggrey St Louis St Jude Ferguson Marian Lady Teresa Joseph Mary Sterlin NdoumColour s Beige and brownSloganLadies Of SubstanceNicknamePorter bellsAddressP O Box 241 Sekondi Takoradi Contents 1 History 2 Achievements 3 Notable alumni 4 ReferencesHistory EditThe school was established in 1965 by John Kwadjo Amissah The first Ghanaian Headmistress was Marian Andoh Kesson 3 Achievements EditIn 2007 the school won the Western regional round of the i2CAP I Too Can Program computer programming competition 2 In 2011 the school was adjudged the best school in the western region based on the results of the West African Examination Council 3 In 2013 the school was adjudged winners of the project citizen showcase in Ghana which required high school students to address major issues concerning the country In 2017 the school represented Ghana in the annual World Robotics competition in the United States In 2021 the school was crowned the 2021 National Science and Maths Quiz Western Zonal Champions 4 Notable alumni EditThere are different alumni groups for this school Old students of Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High School in the United Kingdom are known as The Archbishop Porter Past Students Association in the UK APPSA UK 1 Nana Aba Appiah Amfo linguist and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana 5 Ama Ampofo actress and model 6 Millicent Clarke Regional Human Resources Director Africa amp Middle East for Standard Chartered Bank 7 Joselyn Dumas television host and actress 8 Yvonne Nduom wife of Paa Kwesi Nduom the leader of Progressive People s Party in Ghana 9 Zita Okaikoi politician and a former Minister for Tourism 10 Adowarim Lugu Zuri entrepreneurReferences Edit NSMQ 2021 Archbishop Porter Girls outshines St Augustine SHS to qualify for National championship MyJoyOnline com www myjoyonline com Retrieved 2021 05 18 a b Archbishop Porter Girls Wins Computer Competition www allafrica com Retrieved 12 August 2011 a b Archbishop Porter Girls Best SHS in W R December 2011 NSMQ 2021 Archbishop Porter Girls beats St John s School to be crowned Western Zonal Champions MyJoyOnline com www myjoyonline com Retrieved 2021 05 19 Profile of soon to be Vice Chancellor of UG Prof Nana Aba Appiah Amfo Ghana Web 27 July 2021 Archived from the original on 2021 07 27 Retrieved 6 August 2021 Actress Ama Ampofo Opens Up To NEWS ONE modernghana com 23 July 2015 Retrieved 12 June 2016 Archbishop Porter Girls UK alumni raises funds for Visual Art block 21 October 2019 Ghanaian celebrities and the schools they attended Radio Maxx Radio Maxx Retrieved 30 January 2017 Nduom provides dormitory for Arch Bishop Porters Girls Starr Fm 2017 10 24 Archived from the original on 2021 08 06 Retrieved 2021 08 06 Asabee Zita may have to run around like a headless chicken if Joy Online Myjoyonline Archived from the original on 2 February 2017 Retrieved 30 January 2017 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Archbishop Porter Girls 27 Senior High School amp oldid 1130593220, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
