Education · Michael Teye Amartey

New Juaben Senior High school climaxes its 73rd anniversary celebration in a grand style.

The New Juaben Senior High School, NJUASCO, has celebrated it 73 years of academic excellence in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital.  

Highlights included sod cutting for 12-unit classroom block legacy project, parade, cultural display and speech presentations to chart the strategic vision for the school’s next diamond jubilee.

New Juaben Senior High School is a public second-cycle institution started in 1953 by Mr.  Kwaku Adjei, a native of Asokore near Koforidua.

It first operated as a private commercial institution named the New Juaben College of Commerce, NJUACOCO.

In 1965, the institution was absorbed by the government as a Government-Assisted Secondary School and renamed the New Juaben Secondary Commercial School, NJUASCO. Colonel George Minyilah, Former Eastern Regional Minister played a vital role in helping build the early physical structures of the campus.

The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey congratulated the school for their achievement adding that classroom must be a place of learning, not intimidation, manipulation or sexual exploitation. 

She said no student should ever be compelled to exchange sexual favours for grades, protection or special treatment. 

She urged teachers to maintain professional boundaries, respect the dignity of every student and remember that their position is one of trust and responsibility.

The Chief Executive Officer of Star Group and proud alumnus, Samuel Bassam Ocran, highlighted that the 73 rd anniversary serves as a critical strategic milestone. 

He said education must look beyond the book and pen or traditional examination systems to build a holistic mind capable of the thriving in a shifting global environment. 

He rallied fellow alumni to give back directly to their alma mater.

The Headmistress of the school, Georgina Oti Frempong commended all stakeholders who have contributed significantly to the growth of the school adding that her mission is to move the school from grade B to A status. 

Hard working teachers, old students and continuing students were awarded.