By Michael Foli Jackidy/Frank Kwame Abbor, GNA
Ho (V/R), July 13, GNA – Henry House Community School (formerly Henry House International School) has celebrated its 15th Graduation, Speech and Prize‑Giving Day, highlighting the institution’s steady rise as a centre of high‑quality, inclusive education.
Held on the school grounds in Ho on Saturday, July 12, the ceremony carried the theme “Rooted in Partnerships, Rising to Educational Excellence.”
Special Guest of Honour, Volta Regional Minister, Mr James Gunu, described the occasion as “a remarkable milestone for a school that offers quality, affordable education to children from Ho and surrounding villages.”
Founded in 2010 by Dr David K. Atubra and Mrs Bernice Atubra, Henry House reserves at least one‑third of its enrolment for scholarship students – a policy Mr Gunu said aligns perfectly with Ghana’s commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.
“Graduates, remember today’s theme,” he told the Class of 2025. “Stay rooted in collaboration, keep rising through excellence, and seize every opportunity.”
The Minister applauded the school’s board – chaired the newly sworn‑in Supreme Court Judge, Justice Senyo Dzamefe – as well as partner organisations OAfrica, The Clarke Education Foundation, EduSpots and the Atubra family “for shaping the region’s future leaders.”
Chief Executive Ms Akofa Wallace said the theme reflects the critical role partners have played in raising academic standards:
OAfrica spearheaded governance reforms that installed a new five‑member board.
The Clarke Education Foundation funded extensive facility upgrades, scholarships and a pupil‑safeguarding policy.
EduSpots selected the school as the learning hub for the Ho‑Kpenoe community. The North American Women’s Association expanded the ICT lab to 16 networked PCs, now supported by campus‑wide Wi‑Fi donated by a benefactor.
Dutch NGO Help Ghana financed conversion of an old dormitory into a modern community library, stocked with over 10,000 books donated by 16‑year‑old philanthropist Sasha Zegbawu; the facility has been named the Zegbawu Community Library.
“With 64 pupils on means‑tested scholarships and a clear mission to deliver top‑tier education regardless of background, we are on course to become the learning centre of excellence for Ho‑Kpenoe,” Ms Wallace said.
Parents, community leaders and dignitaries enjoyed poetry recitals, songs and cultural dances before prizes were presented to outstanding pupils in academics, sports and citizenship.
The Volta Regional Coordinating Council pledged continued support, while school authorities called on additional donors to help complete staff housing, road access and a school bus for outreach programmes.
With its 15th graduation now complete, Henry House Community School looks ahead to the next academic year – firmly “rooted in partnerships” and determined to keep “rising to educational excellence.”
GNA
July 13, 2025
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Edited By: Maxwell Awumah/Kenneth Odeng Adade