ABOUT US
HISTORY OF AGOSA
Within AGOSA, it was agreed that the establishment of an AGOSA group would be a good starting point that could become the nucleus of a wider and open network of old students. Accra Girls Old Students Association or Alumni (AGOSA), was started or established in 1980 by a group of dedicated old students i.e. President; Rose Glover Quartey, Vice-President: Florence Amartey, Secretary: Awurabena Okrah, Publicity: Wendy Asiamah. Other founding members were Josephine Azu, Mavis Boye Doe, Mabel Collison, Mary Hanson, Cecilia Djoletto, and Anna Lamptey. The first meeting was held at the Accra Community Centre near the Kwame Nkrumah Monument and later at the School and then once monthly. The AGOSA office is non-existent but our capable committee members are seriously exploring possibilities whilst the monthly meetings are still held at the Accra Girls Senior High School and are sponsored by the AGOSA and its members.
Objective of AGOSA
The principal objective is “to form a bond of union between Old AGISS students and the School to promote the maintenance of their interest in the School and their willingness to assist in its welfare, and to promote the ideals for which AGISS was founded” hence was able to plan and celebrate the 25th, 40th, and 50th anniversaries.
National Executive Committee
AGOSA’s affairs and funds are managed by a National Executive Committee. The Committee consists of four officers of the Association, (President, Vice- President, Treasurer, Public Relations. The National Executive Committee is elected for 2 years at an Annual General Meeting. In the wake of AGOSAN branches birthing in different parts of the world (e.g. USA , UK , Italy, Switzerland, etc. etc ), the National Executive Committee may connect with heads/coordinators to streamline our efforts and harness our funds and goals. Mrs Miriam Nkansah, Co-ordinator of AGOSA Madam Joyce Oku, Acting President of Accra Girl
AGOSA - CONSTITUTION
Click here to downloadAGISS Anthem
Accra Girls’ Secondary School As a student of the school
Though my pride, my greatest pride Or when an old girl I am
That wilt thou expect of me I shall do all that I can
I’ll do it with my might It’s great name to uphold
In all aspects of School life Loyalty and purity
I shall try to do my best Honesty in all I do
A shinny example These are qualities
I must be to my friends That I pray God me to give
Founding Members
Mrs Rosemary Glover-Quartey.
Mrs Florence Amartey
Mrs Awurabena Okrah
Wendy Asiamah
Headmistress and Tenure of office
- Mrs Blanche Gibson (first headmistress), from 1960 to 1961
- Mrs Barbara Oddoye, from 1961 to 1962
- Mrs Marjorie Bulley, from 1962 to 1962
- Mrs Gloria Aryee, from 1962 to 1979
- Mrs Beatrice Sey, from 1979 to 1982
- Mrs Kate Cobbina, from 1981 to 1995
- Ms Bertha Clottey, from 1995 to 2002
- Ms Veronica Akapame, from 2002 to 2016
- Mrs Joyce S. Acolatse, from 2016 to present
Various NEC Members
January 2019 – January 2021 – Executives: Auntie Mina et al
January 2016- January 2019 – AGOSA Advisory Council
September – December 2015 – AGOSA Interim Executives
Peach Rich - Vice President
Mid 2014 – Mid 2015 – Revamping Email Group
Leading to setting up of WhatsApp platform ending in Leticia Addison (94), Rita Senya et al, mobilizing the junior groups (1980-2015). Juniors meeting Seniors evening, the rest is history.
Executives 2011 - 2012
Mimi Nkansah
Alberta Creppy
Augusta Okine
Baaba Sagoe
Dover Aryee
Rosemary Aidoo
Alberta Creppy
Annabel Nkestiah
Joyce Oku
Buildings and Accommodation
The site chosen for the school used to be a Military camp for West Africa Fortier Force recruits hence a military zone. Initially, there was only one storey building which served as a classroom and dormitory, a dining hall and three bungalows. In three years time, additional buildings had been built. Currently there are two main classroom blocks, an Art Room, Home Economics Department, Science Block, Administration Block, Assembly Hall, three Dormitory Blocks and fifteen Bungalows.
The houses which originally bore the names of colours such as white, green and also New House were renamed after former headmistresses in 1985. The houses are now known as Buckman, Gibson and Aryee Houses respectively.
Curriculum and Course Content
Initially, only Arts Subjects were taught in the school mainly, French, History, Geography, Religious Knowledge, English Language and English Language Phonetics, Vernacular (Ga, Twi, and Fanti), Literature, Music and Mathematics. Science was later added but due to lack of equipment, the students went to the Achimota School for Science lessons.
In the 1970s, Business subjects were also introduced into the curriculum. Like many other schools, students now study computer programmes. After five years of quality education, students wrote the West African School Certificate and later the General Certificate of Education and Ordinary Level Education.
With the Education Reform in 1990, there were not many changes in the subjects offered. The school runs five programmes in General Arts, Business, Science, Visual Arts and Home Economics which comprise all the subjects that were taught at the initial states. The duration of the course, however, is four years at the end of which Senior High School certificates are awarded to students.
Many old students of the school occupy enviable positions in and outside the country: architects, artists, public servants, international civil servants, diplomats, politicians, jurists, medical doctors, engineers, university professors, lawyers, teachers, chiefs and business executives and a host of others.
Some of the most notable achievements are; Mrs Dzigbordi Kwaku Dosoo who won the Best Marketing Award for 2009 and is CEO of Allure Africa; Jubilee Awards – Miriam Nkansah, Nana Okyere-Bekoe II, Mrs Aryee, Mrs. Felicia Quartey-Acquaye, Ms Florence Oku, Mrs. Gloria Abbey, Excellence Award Winners, Mrs. Gloria Awurabena Okrah, Dr. Adelaide Kastner, Mrs. Gloria Abbey, Mrs. Anna Naa Lamiley Amoah, Dr. Rose Mensah-Kutin, Ms. Peace Enyonam Baku, Mrs. Vida Otuo Acheampong, Dina Adjei Boadi, Mrs. Edith Korantema Appah and Mrs Ruth Naa Korkoi Nyarkortey.