Charles Seminary/Senior High School, Tamale
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CHARLES SEMINARY/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, TAMALE
- VISION
To aspire to be the best institution in Ghana that would give an all round education to form and train young men to be morally upright, academic giants and to build confidence in themselves to face the future with hope.
- MISSION
To create an atmosphere that would ensure the provision of quality formal education through effective teaching and character transformation to young boys for true service to God and the society.
- BRIEF HISTORY OF INSTITUTION
St. Charles Minor Seminary was first opened in 1953 at Wiaga in the Builsa District of the Upper East Region, by the Missionary of Africa (White Fathers). It was later moved to Tamale in 1955 where it is now situated. The school was moved to Tamale in 1955 perhaps because of its strategic and central position as the administrative capital of the north. In Wiaga, the school started with 12 students as a pinion class, and 8 in the second batch, and the third batch of 21 students were moved to Tamale. The forth batch which was made up of 29 was reduced to 15 students by the end of the year, 14 of them having been withdrawn for various reasons. Not until the late 90s when things became very difficult for the school to be continuously sustained by the church single handedly; that a decision of going into partnership with government which eventually resulted to the absorption of the school by the government in 2001.
STATUS OF INSTITUTION: Boarding
- The Crest
The following symbols in the crest are explained below
The Bird – This stands for the Holy Spirit, who is our Teacher, comforter, Sanctifier, Healer and Guider.
The Cross: The cross stands for Christianity and Catholism
The fire brand: This stands for light
The Motto:
Recta Sapere, is a Latin phrase which means ‘Outstanding Among Peers’
- PAST HEADMASTERS
| Name | Year |
| Rev. Fr. Ken Haskew | |
| Rev. Fr. Briody | |
| Rev. Fr. Avila Lafrance9 Acting) | 1988 To 1990 |
| Rev. Fr. Gerard Charonneau | |
| Rev. Fr. Gregoire Lincourt | 1973 |
| Rev. Br. Stephen Custers | 1990 |
| Rev. Br. Arnold Schmal | 1983 to 1988 |
| Rev. Fr. Peter Anglaaere | 1997 to 1999 |
| Mr. Jakpa Paul Kelly (Acting) | 1999 to 2001 |
| Rev. Br. Luke Bangnikon | 2001 to 2003 |
| Mr. Joseph K. Jumah | 2003 to 2008 |
- MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS OVER THE YEARS
- SSCE/WASSCE:
The school has registered 100% academic performance over the years.
- National Science and Mathematics Quiz:
First round participation in 2002/03
- Regional Games:
FICA Basket ball Competition (2004) Gold Medalist
FICA Basket Ball Competition (2004) – Well behaved team
| Classrooms |
- SCHOOL FACILITIES:
(A). Academic.
(a). Classrooms: 22
(b). Laboratories: Biology and Chemistry Laboratory, Physics and Computer Laboratory
| Assembly Hall |
| School’s Library |
(c). Library:
| Library |
One, of a capacity of 40 students with very old donated books
| Computer Laboratory |
| Dormitory |
(B). Non Academic:
(a). Recreational Hall: Fields:
- CO- CURRICULA ACTIVITIES
Cadet Corps affiliated to the Air Force Base, Catholic Youth Organization, ICT Club, Peace Club, Debating Club, Green club, Legion Of Mary .ETC.
- ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES:
- Agricultural Science: General Agriculture, Crop Husbandry, Animal Husbandry, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (Elective)
- Business (Accounting): Business Management, Principles of Costing, Economics, Mathematics (Elective)
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics (Elective), Geography
- General Arts: Literature in English, French, Christian Religious Studies, Geography, Economics, History, Government, Mathematics (Elective)
Listing Features
Available Dates
Working Hours
- Monday Open all day
- Tuesday Open all day
- Wednesday Open all day
- Thursday Open all day
- Friday Open all day
- Saturday Open all day
- Sunday Open all day