Kumasi High School (KUHIS) has celebrated its 60th anniversary with a grand durbar last Saturday, climaxing yearlong activities since June 2023.
The celebration was under the theme: “60 Years of Holistic Education In A Safe Environment…What Next?”
The Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, who doubles as Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe constituency and an old student of KUHIS, noted that the accomplishment of KUHIS over the years is legendary, as the school, which used to produce Accounting students is now producing necessary human capital through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
According to him, research has shown that in the next 10 years, 85 million jobs will disappear and 96 million jobs will be created over the same period, and stressed that nations that do not recognise STEM will lose.
He said Ghana does not want to be one of such nations, hence the government’s investment in STEM to increase the number of graduates in areas of high demand.
He indicated that STEM is the new sanctuary of KUHIS and announced that the Ministry of Education is working with the management of KUHIS to introduce Engineering (Robotics) in the coming academic year and advised students to grow their mindset.
Prof. Kwame Adom-Frimpong, Chairman of the occasion, noted that KUHIS has embraced modern technology and teaching skills and advised students to strive for excellence and conform to the moral ethics of the school.
He also expressed appreciation to alumni who serve as an inspiration by making their mark nationally and internationally to raise the banner of the school.
Mr. Benjamin Tawiah Twum, Headmaster, KUHIS urged stakeholders to reflect on the remarkable achievements and enduring legacy of Kumasi High School, as it celebrates 60 years of holistic education in a safe school environment.
The headmaster paid glowing tribute to the unwavering support of visionary founders, headmasters, dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff, supportive parents and enthusiastic old students whose collective efforts have laid the foundation upon which the school stands today.
Among the dignitaries who graced the occasion were Nana Baffour Owusu Amankwantia VI, Bantamahene, Patricia Appiagyei, MP for Asokwa Constituency, Akwannuasah Gyimah, MCE of Asokwa Municipal Assembly, Nana Sarfo Tuogyan III, Otumfuo Hyiretufour Hene, Gyenyase, Mr. Joseph Kwabena Onyinah, Board Chairman of KUHIS and Rev. Peter Owusu Mensah, Chairman, Anniversary Planning Committee.
From Oswald Pius Freiku, Kumasi
