Oppon Memorial Senior High School

OPPON MEMORIAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1. VISION

• To attain high academic excellence through hard work
• To produce self – disciplined and self motivated graduates that can take responsible positions in the society.

The above can be achieved through the following measures:

• Recruiting qualified, self – disciplined teaching and non – teaching who are hardworking.
• Provision of infrastructural facilities to provide very conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning.
• Provision of teaching and learning materials, including standard library.
• Provision of recreational facilities.

2. MISSION

The mission of the school is to;

• Train students to develop their God – Given talents
• Inculcate into the children self discipline and high moral standards that will help them to take responsible positions in the society.
• To give the students quality education through improved teaching methods and the provision of appropriate facilities.
• Recruiting qualified teachers to enhance teaching and learning.
• Improving community participation through h recognized associations etc the P.T.A, the Old Students Association and the Town Development Committees

3. SCHOOL MOTTO: Success Through Hard Work
4. BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL:

The school started as a private school by one of the sub – chiefs of Kokofu by Name Nana Oppon in 1973. The Government took over the school two years later and made it a public school.

STATUS: Boarding and Day Facilities.

5. MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
6. SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS QUIZ.

2007/2008 Regional Science and Mathematics Quiz :             Champions both District and Regional.

1. REGIONAL GAMES. ETC

• 2008/2009 Runners up (girls) in Volley Ball Games at Zone D.
• 2008/2009 Table Tennis Champions both boys and girls at Zone D.
• Athletics – Always falling between 11^th and 14^th position (Boys) in the Regional Athletics out of 28 schools.
• Soccer – 2008/2009 runners up at Zone D.

6. SCHOOL FACILITIES

Academics

(a)   Classrooms – 15 unit classroom Block

(b)   Laboratories – 1 Science Laboratory and 1 Computer Laboratory

7. ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES.

General Science Physics Chemistry Biology Elective Mathematics

Business:  Principles of Accounting Economics Financial Accounting Business Management

Home Economics:  Food & Nutrition, Management–in–Living, Clothing and Textiles, Biology, General Knowledge–in–Art

General Arts: Government, Twi, French, History, Christian Religious Studies, Economics, Geography, Elective Mathematics

8. STAKEHOLDERS

(i) Old Students: Actively functioning.

(ii) Parents Teachers Association (P.T.A): Vibrant, Meets at least once every term.

(iii) Traditional Authority: Cordial Relationship

(iv) Municipal Assembly: Supportive in terms of scholarship.