Education · Peter Amaane

Madonna school inter-house cooking competition

The Madonna basic school in Koforidua, the capital of the Eastern Region has organised inter-house cooking competition as part of activities to mark the school's 60th anniversary celebration. It sought to promote Ghanaian local foods and their nutritional values while encouraging the preservation, consumption and the transfer of culinary skills to pupils.

The participating houses prepared plantain, and yam with palava sauce accompanied by smoothie. 

At the end of the competition St. Mary's house was adjudged winner while St. Bakhita came out second.

 St. Arnold and St. Joseph houses took third and fourth positions respectively. 

The Headteacher, Rev Sr. Perpetual Owiredu, Missionary Sisters, Servants of the Holy Spirit, SSPS noted that the competition afforded the pupils the platform to showcase their cooking skills and learn importance of traditional dishes.

 Sr. Owiredu urged parents to get their children enrolled at Madonna school for holistic education.

"Madonna school has been nurturing future leaders. We focus not only on academic excellence but also on holistic catholic education. Our pupils are disciplined and academically excellent" Sr. Owiredu stated

The leader of St. Mary's house, Bani Sersinam Mercel expressed delight at her team's victory, noting that the competition has enhanced their cooking skills. 

The competition brought together teachers, parents and pupils to promote traditional cuisine, creativity and practical training. 

The theme for the upcoming 60th anniversary is “Celebrating 60 years of holistic quality Catholic education; renewing our commitment to excellence”. 

It runs from November 23 to November 28, 2026. 

The school was founded in 1966 by the Missionary Sisters, Servants of the Holy Spirit, SSPS.