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namely; Bellamy (Block A), Ellis (Block B) and Waldron (Block C), infrastructure been expanded to include two new houses for the
Wrigley (Block D), Compton (Block K), Ward Brew (Block L) and students – Garnett-Acheampong and Thompson-Djokoto Houses,
Abban (Block M). in addition to the various contributions made by Old Girls, but the
academic standards set have been maintained as well.
Mrs. Nancy Thompson, another Old Girl of the School, took over The various accolades and awards garnered by the students attest to
from Archie in 1997. During her time, student intake was increased this fact as evidenced by the numerous awards;
from 800 to about 1200. The School’s infrastructure was also expanded
accordingly whilst maintaining the high academic standards and
discipline set by the predecessors. She was assisted by Mrs. Betty
Djokoto.

In 2003, Mrs. Thompson retired and Mrs. Betty Djokoto, another Old
Girl of the 1975 year group took over. Mrs. Djokoto had previously
served as the Assistant Headmistress for seven (7) years in the School.
During her time, the Computerized School Selection and Placement
System (CSSPS) was introduced by the Ministry of Education in
conjunction with the Ghana Education Service (GES) in 2005. This
was to replace the Manual School Selection process that had been used
over the years.

The implications of this new system of admissions for the School,
coupled with low morale of teachers were challenges she worked hard
to overcome in order to maintain the high standards set.
Mrs. Betty Djokoto has governed the School for the last twenty (20)
years first as an Assistant Headmistress followed by thirteen (13)
years as the Headmistress assisted by Ms. Kate Annan Wilberforce
(Assistant Headmistress – Academic) and Rev. Mrs. Hagan (Assistant
Headmistress – Domestic) and currently by Mr. Gabriel Kumassah
(Assistant Head–Academic) and Mrs. Beatrice Agyapong-Boamah
(Assistant Head– Admission). In that time, not only has the

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