THE Assemblies of God schools complex comprising a crèche, nursery, kindergarten, primary and junior high schools at Koforidua has celebrated its 20th anniversary.
The school complex was established in 1988 through the efforts of the late Reverend Jonathan Sarpong Donkor, the then Head Pastor of the Koforidua Central branch of the church who was also the Eastern Regional Superintendent of the church.
Its initial enrolment of 30 at the crèche and nursery levels increased over the years during which the kindergarten, primary and junior high schools were added.
The school complex which currently has a population of more than 400, is now one of the best in the New Juaben Municipality, producing quality students for the best senior high schools (SHS) not only in the municipality, but also in other parts of the country.
Addressing a grand durbar to mark the event on the theme: “Quality Education for Children, the Best Security for Parents,” the Regional Superintendent of the church, the Reverend Alex Ofori Amankwaa, said the church established the school in support of the government’s policy to make education available to every child.
He said initially the school operated on charity, offering full scholarships to about half of the students and pupils relying on the church’s local coffers.
According to Rev Amankwaa, currently, the school charged low fees below what was recommended by the Ghana Education Service to ensure that children of poor parentage could go to school.
The Headmistress of the school, Mrs Christiana Agbetie said due to the disciplinary measures adopted by the school, it had become one of the best in the New Juaben Municipality.
She said the school had produced a number of professionals such as engineers, lawyers, academicians, journalists and businessmen.
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