Accra Royal School
| Accra Royal School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
London Market St, Jamestown | |
| Coordinates | 5°32'6.8500"N, 0°12'56.2406"W |
| Information | |
| Type | |
| School district | Accra Metropolis |
| Oversight | |
| Gender | Co-educational (Boys/Girls) |
| Age range | 4 to 15 years |
| Campus type | Suburban |
Accra Royal School[1] (also known as the Accra Royal Junior High School or Accra Royal JHS)[2] is a school located in Jamestown in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.[3][4]
History
[edit]In 2018, some students of the school benefitted from the Amerley Adjaidoo Foundation.[5]
In 2020, students of the school received educational materials from the members of the Mamprobi District of the Young Adults’ Fellowship.[6]
As at 2024, the headmistress of school was Madam Francesca Garbrah.[7]
Facilities
[edit]The school has the following facilities:[7][8]
- 6-unit classroom block,
- A library,
- Headmistress's office,
- Staff common room,
- A storeroom,
- Washrooms,
- Paved compound, and
- Landscaped garden space
Notable alumni
[edit]- Agness Oforiwa Tagoe-Quarcoopome, a freedom fighter for Ghana's independence[9]
- Charles Kumi Gyamfi, a former Ghanaian footballer[10]
- Joe Lartey, a Ghanaian sports commentator[11]
- Mr. John Saka Addo, a former Governor of the Bank of Ghana.[12]
- Oblempong Nii Kojo Ababio V, the former Paramount Chief of Ngleshie Alata Traditional Area[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Accra a century ago: life in Ghana before independence – in pictures". the Guardian. 2017-03-07. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ "Fidelity Bank Refurbishes Accra Royal JHS Under Orange Impact Initiative". CCI FRANCE GHANA. 2024-09-24. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ "Amsterdam gives computers to Accra Royal School". Ghana Web. 28 October 2005. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ adesawyerr (2009-08-10). "Bruce Road, Jamestown British Accra • Ade Sawyerr". Ade Sawyerr. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ "Schools In Odododiodio Get Support From Amerley Adjaidoo Foundation". Modern Ghana. 7 February 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ "YAF Mamprobi Donates Educational Materials". DailyGuide Network. 2020-01-31. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ a b "Fidelity Bank Hands Over Refurbished Accra Royal JHS Under Orange Impact Initiative - Fidelity Bank". www.fidelitybank.com.gh. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ "Fidelity Bank undertakes CSR project in Accra". Graphic Business. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ "The forgotten heroine of Ghana's independence and liberation". Ghana Web. 12 September 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ Sam, Stacey (2024-03-13). "GHANA MONTH: A focus on C K Gyamfi". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ ""Over to you Joe Lartey": Four facts about Ghana's iconic commentator - Citi Sports Online". 2020-06-25. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ "Saka Addo -An astute banker". Modern Ghana. 2 July 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ "James Town Mantse Oblempong Nii Kojo Ababio dead". Ghana Web. 25 February 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2025.