BEREKUM STAR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Berekum Senior High School Category: Senior High Schools Published: 06 January 2010 History The Berekum senior high school (BESS) was established in 1970 by the joint efforts of the Berekum traditional Entrance Entrance council and the Berekum youth association BYA. Before the year 1970, there was no viable secondary school in Berekum and pupils who passed the common entrance exams had to travel Kumasi, cape coast and Accra for further studies. The only secondary school run by the Anglican Church was an apology of a secondary school with less than fifty students. When the BYA appealed to the Anglican Church to improve the conditions of the school, the church in a strong worded letter rejected the association's appeal. The BYA therefore decided to initiate the process to establish the school. They appealed to the traditional council who supported with them with £80. Nana Yiadom Boakye II was the then President of the Berekum traditional council. The community center was renovated and was for the school. It was inspected by the Ghana education service who gave approval for the establishment by July 1970. The initial problem the BYA faced was how to get students enrolled in the new school. The BYA hired a tipper truck and moved to all the villages to canvas support for the school in terms of enrolment. By September 1970, the initial problem had been resolved and the school began to operate with F.O Asante as the first Headmaster. The following people were very instrumental in the establishment of the school; the late Nana Yiadom Boakye II, Chairman of the Berekum Traditional Council, Mr. Kwabena Kyere, Mr. J.E.K Amankonah, Mr E.K. Addae, the late Mr. A.K. Tawiah, Dr. Henneh Ababio and the late Mr. Asomah Gyan. Headmasters and Period in office Name of Head Master Period in Office F.O. Asante October 1970 – July 1976 Kwame Adum July 1976 – September 1977 J.G.O Baidu September1977 – April 1980 Kwabena Kyere April !980 – March 1982 Donyina Kyereme March 1982 – August 1984 K.A. Arhin August 1984 – October 1990 S. K. Ayensu October 1990 – October 1999 George Adjei-Henneh October 1999 - 2007 Augustine Adigah 2007- October 2010 Joseph Kwaku Kyere October 2010- Vision The school has set itself the vision of becoming one of the best schools in the country by 2015 Mission The school is committed to helping the students acquire knowledge, develop critical thinking skills, right attitudes and values that will enable them contribute positively towards the improvement of their communities. Programme General Science The subjects offered are Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Elective MathematicsAdministration Administration Agricultural Science Subjects offered are Physics, Chemistry, General Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Business Subjects: Financial Accounting, Business Management, Principles of cost accounting and Economics, General Arts I Subjects: Economics, Geography, Government, Elective mathematics General Arts II Subjects: Christian Religious Studies, Government, Literature-In-English and Twi(Asante)/ French Home Economics Subjects: management-in Living, Food and Nutrition and General Knowledge in Arts Visual Arts Subjects: General Knowledge in Arts, Graphic design and sculpture. Status of Institution The school is co-educational with both day and boarding facilities. Academic performance Over the years the school provided various students to various universities in the country and tertiary institution. The school has full internet access which enable students to be abreast with current trends of technology and information worldwide. Courses in moral education and other core subjects are offered, which in effect help equip students with good morals and manners. In conjunction with the institute of renewable natural resources of KNUST, the school undertakes grass cutter rearing. Interested students get the opportunity of acquiring skills in the management of such projects. Discipline In pursuit of the school’s vision all students are required to display a high sen

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