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PREMPEH COLLEGE, KUMASI

The School’s official name is Prempeh College. Both current and past

students are known as Amanfoכ, depicting the sense of nationalism

imbued in the pioneering students in the original motto of the College:

“Oman pa fapem me obrapa” which translates as Good citizens make a good

nation. There is a strong determination through hard work, integrity and good

morals and also a strong desire by Amanfoכ to serve the nation in particular,

and the world at large in any capacity they find themselves.

The original motto was amended to “Suban Ne NimdeƐ” – Character and

Knowledge in 1964.

VISION

The School’s main vision is to offer Prempeh

College students a unique experience in

education in order to achieve academic

excellence, and to train youngmen to occupy

positions of responsibility.

MISSION

To provide committed service and the relevant inputs that will enhance teaching

and learning, ensure compliance of school rules and regulations by students and

mould the character of students in achieving the vision of the school.

THE SCHOOL’S CREST

ELEMENTS OF THE CREST AND THEIR INTERPRETATION

The School’s Crest is composed of four main elements: a green and yellow shield;

an indigenous Akan male stool in yellow colour in a green background, a green

cross and the School’s motto “Suban Ne NimdeƐ” at the bottom of the shield.

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THE SHIELD

The shield is used to symbolize defense and security. These are attributes of the

Ashantis, that has kept the Kingdom intact over the last three centuries

THE STOOL

The indigenous Akan male stool is a symbol of unity and represents the

immense contribution of the traditional authorities towards the establishment

and growth of the school. In fact Otumfoᴐ Sir Osei Agyeman Prempeh II played a

pivotal role in the founding of the College. Not only did he donate the land on

which the College is sited, but he was also one of the brains behind its

establishment in 1949.

THE CROSS

The cross is a symbol of the Christian faith and represents the role of the

Presbyterian and Methodist Churches in the moral and character training of

students. The College has indeed has a feel of Presbyterian and Methodist

Training, and has exemplified the role of the two churches in educational

development

PREMPEH COLLEGE -BRIEF HISTORY

Prempeh College as an educational institution is a product of a fruitful

collaboration between the Kumasi Traditional Council, the Presbyterian and

Methodist churches in the then Gold Coast and the Colonial Central

Government.

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It is interesting to note that not many people in this country today may know

that until 1949 when Premeph College was founded, there was not a single

government assisted or recognized secondary school in Ashanti and Northern

Sector of the country. Students from these areas who were desirous of

pursuing Secondary Education had to travel to the south to attend schools like

Achimota, Accra Academy, Mfantsipim School, Adisadel College, St Augustine’s

College and PRESEC at Krobo Odumasi.

The Colonial Government sought to correct this imbalance in the early 1940’s by

inviting the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches, which had proven experience

in running institutions of learning to start a Secondary School for boys.

After some delays caused by the Second World War, the final decision to open a

school for boys in Kumasi was taken in 1948. Prempeh College, therefore, was

founded to fill a void that had existed in Secondary Education for residents of

Ashanti and the Northern Sector of the Country

Temporary accommodation was found for the Students in the premises of the

52nd Military Hospital. The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei-Agyeman Prempeh II,

who had taken personal interest in the formation of the school donated the land

which forms the present site of the school.

The name Prempeh College was suggested by Major C.O. Butler, the then Chief

Commissioner for Ashanti. The Ashanti colours of green and gold was adopted

by the school. The first Headmaster, Rev. S. N. Pearson presented the school

crest which incorporated the school colours and depicting the Ashanti stool as

well as a cross, representing the role of the church. The original motto:

“Oman pa fa pem ne suban pa” was changed to “suban ne nimdeɛ” in 1964.

The School was opened on 3rd February, 1949 with the arrival of 50 students

and its formal opening ceremony was attended by many dignitaries, including

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The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei-Agyemang Prempeh II, Major C. O. Butler,

Church Leaders, Chiefs and members of the Kumasi Traditional Council.

The Asantehene maintained a keen interest in the school and was a frequent

attendant at the School’s Speech and Prize-Giving Days.

The College has been under the watch of 10 Headmasters since it was founded

some 62 years ago. The first Headmaster, Rev. S. N. Pearson in his four year

term set the trail blazing by making discipline and academic work his principal

occupation. He also started to replace the old buildings of the former 52nd

military Hospital. His successors continued to build on the solid foundation laid.

Special mention is made of Dr. T. A. Osae, first African headmaster who brought

the work of his predecessors to fruition and built on it. Under him Prempeh was

placed on a high pedestal, beating key schools academically for ten consecutive

years, producing more students for medical schools than any

other School and becoming Champions in Athletics. Old Students (Amanfoכ)

have instituted an annual Pearson – Osae Memorial Lectures in honour of these

main pivots of Prempeh College’s success story. The invaluable contributions of

all other headmasters, which cannot be recounted for time and space, has kept

Prempeh in the limelight as one of the top second cycle institutions in the

country.

Today the success story of Prempeh College has made it a school of choice for

boys across the country. The vision and dreams of the Monarch and the others

have become a reality and today alumni of the school are serving in many

positions of responsibility in and outside the country. They have distinguished

themselves as academics, doctors, lawyers, teachers, engineers, architects,

traditional rulers and as officers in the security services. In the political arena,

the immediate past President of the Republic of Ghana, Mr. J. A. Kufour is an

Amanfoכ.

The school looks into the future with hope and will continue to make the sky the

limit.

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LIST OF HEADMASTERS OF PREMPEH COLLEGE

NO NAME FROM TO

1. Rev. S. N. Pearson 1949 1953

2. Mr. T. C. Sims 1954 1958

3. Rev. A. D. Lewis 1958 1960

4. Mr. Arthur Clark 1961 1963

5. Mr. T. A. Osae 1963 1976

6. Mr. M. K. Atiemo 1977 1984

7. Mr. Reuben t. Sackey 1985 1995

8. Mr. E. A. Sekyere 1998 2001

9. Mr. A. Owusu-achiaw 2002 2009

10. Mr. E. K. Yeboah 2009 Date

SCHOOL ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE

P. O. BOX KS 1993

KUMASI, ASHANTI – GHANA

TEL: 0322023287/ 0322023288

FAX: 0322024563

EMAIL: prempehcolleges@gmail.com

IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES

Founder’s Day: First Saturday of February.

SCHOOL FACILITIES

1. ACADEMIC 2. NON ACADEMIC

1 Classrooms 38 Recreational Ground

2 Library

LABORATORIES Football Field 2

Science 3 Basketball Pitch 1

ICT 3 Lawn Tennis/ Valley Ball

Court

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Art 0

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FREEMAN HOUSE OSAE ASSEMBLY HALL

PREMPEH CADET IN PARADE OPOKU WARE HOUSE

LIBRARY

ICT LAB MAIN CLASSROOM

BLOCK

COLLEGE POST

OFFICE

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MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL’S BOARD OF GOVERNORS

NO NAME POSITION

1. Rev. Dr . Opuni –Frimpong Chairman

2. Mr. E. K. Yeboah Headmaster

3. Rt. Rev. Prof. Osei Safo-Kantanka Member

4. Nana Baffour A. O. Amankwatia V Member

5. Dr. E. Osei Kuffour Member

6. Dr. Robert Asuboah Member

7. Mr. Franklin K. Asamoah Member

8. Mr. C. K. Kumah Member

9. Mr. Yaw Gyekye Member

10. Mr. R. Owusu-Asare Member

11. The Regional Director Of Education Member

12. The Metro Director Of Education Member

13. The K. M A. Co-ordinating Director Member

14. A. Okyere-Darko Secretary

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS OVER THE YEARS

WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION RESULTS SUMMARY OF PASSES FOR REGULAR STUDENTS

YEAR NO. OF

CANDIDATES

FAIL ABSENT RESULTS

HELD

PERCENTAGE

PASSES

2006 738 00 06 00 100

2007 610 02 01 00 99.8

2008 592 00 03 00 100

2009 609 00 00 00 100

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NOTABLE WAEC ACHIEVEMENTS

Overall Best General Science Student 2000

Overall best Candidate 2000

Overall third Best candidate 2003

NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHS QUIZ

National Champions (maiden Competition) 1994

National Champions 1996

Runners – up (National) 1997

4th Position 2005

NATIONAL DEBATE COMPETITION

National Champions 1997

National Champions 2004

Runners – up (National) 2009

SPORTS

SOCCER RECORDS TENNIS RECORDS

2005 Regional Soccer Champion 1st 2005 3rd

2005 National Champions (Milo) 1st 2008 1st

2006 Regional Champions (Milo) 1st 2009 1st

2006 National Runner up (Milo) 2nd 2010 1st

2011 3rd

BASKETBALL RECORDS

HOCKEY RECORDS

2008 Regional 1st Runner up 2nd 2007 2nd

2009 Regional 2nd Runner up 3rd 2008 1st

2010 Regional 1ST Runner UP 2nd 2009 1st

2010 National (Sprite) 5th 2010 2nd

2011 Regional 1st Runner up 2nd

2011 National (Sprite) 2nd

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ATHLETICS

2001 Super Zonal 2nd 2007 Super Zonal 2nd

2002 Super Zonal 1st 2008 Super Zonal 5th

2003 Super Zonal 2nd 2009 Super Zonal 3rd

2004 Super Zonal 2nd 2010 Super Zonal 2nd

2005 Super Zonal 3rd 2011 Super Zonal 3rd

2006 Super Zonal 2nd

NB First at all Regional Zonals

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES AND CORRESPONDING SUBJECTS

A GENERAL PROGRAMME B BUSINESS PROGRAMME

General Arts Option Accounting Option

Literature in English Business Management

French Principles of Costing Accounting

Ghanaian Language (Twi) Economics

Music Mathematics (Elective)

Christian Religious Studies Financial Accounting

Geography

Economics

History

Government

C GENERAL PROGRAMME D VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME

General Science Option Visual Arts Option

Physics General Knowledge in Art

Chemistry Sculpture

Biology/ Geography Textiles/Picture making/Graphic Design

Mathematics (Elective) Mathematic/ Literature

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CO – CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

1. A list of Clubs and Societies are as follows:

1. Science Club 5. ICT Club

2. Investment Club 6. Wild Life Club

3. GUNSA 7. Child’s Right Int. Club

4. Ghana Red Cross Society 8. Writer’s and Debater’s Club

2. Sports and Games

1. Soccer 4. Volleyball

2. Athletics 5. Handball

3. Hockey 6. Basketball

CONTRIBUTIONS BY PTA

1. A Fence wall round the School

2. KIA Minibus (50th Anniversary)

3. 6 – Unit Staff Flats

4. Completion of 2nd Floor of Opoku Ware House (a project initiated by Amanfoכ)

5. Sponsorship of Speech and Prize Giving Days and National Competitions

(Science and Maths Quiz, Debates etc.)

CONTRIBUTIONS BY AMANFOכ (OLD BOYS)

1. First two floors – Opoku Ware House

2. Mechanized borehole (1979)

3. Metal balustrade – Main Classroom block

4. 15 Jumbo Polytanks (Houses and staff)

5. Computers – USA/ Greater Accra Amanfoכ

6. Sponsorship of Speech and Prize Giving

Days and National Competitions Science

and Maths Quiz, Debates etc

7. Sports (Jerseys and Other equipments)

8. Refurbishment of College Clinic

9. Booster Water Pump (Snr. O. Boamah) MD – Opoku Trading Company

10. Recreation Centre