The Anfoega Old Students’ Association (ANFOSA) and the Management and Staff of the Anfoega Senior High School (ANFOESEC) have launched the 60th Anniversary Celebrations, slated for November 2025.

The launch also rallied support to undertake major educational projects that would elevate the School to a Grade A level nationally and beyond.

Madam Bertha Dzeble, Chairperson of the Anniversary Planning Committee, announced that the Committee had settled on the theme, “Celebrating 60 Years: The Role of Stakeholders in Providing Quality Education for the 21st Century.” She stated that the theme aligned with the vision of the Ghana Education Service for the future of education in Ghana and their determination to transform ANFOESEC into a Grade A school.

Madam Dzeble outlined two major projects for the 60th Anniversary Celebration: the facelift of the school entrance with a fence-wall adjoining the school gate from opposite ends and the development of a standard sports complex attached to the fence-wall, along with the construction of a modern Home Economics and ICT Block.

The estimated cost for these projects is GH¢4,000,000. She emphasized the significant responsibility they faced and the need for collective effort to ensure success.

Statistics from the School indicate that a total of 9,739 students graduated between 1976 and 2024, excluding those from 1965 to 1975. Madam Dzeble rallied the support of alumni for these self-help projects through their generous contributions.

Mr. Albert Dodo, Headmaster of the School, reported a sharp increase in student enrollment and staff population in recent years due to the Free Senior High School policy. The total enrollment for the 2023/2024 academic year stands at 1,664, which includes 730 final-year students who recently completed the 2024 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), 413 first-year students, and 521 second-year students.

Mr. Dodo noted that the current staff strength is 132, consisting of 98 teaching staff, 34 non-teaching staff, three National Service Personnel, three interns, and two staff members from the Youth Employment Authority.

He acknowledged that while indiscipline among students has become a significant challenge at the senior high level, “general discipline at ANFOESEC is under control.” Mr. Dodo highlighted the School's numerous achievements in academics, agriculture, and sports, commending the efforts of stakeholders, including alumni, organizations, the Parents Association, the Member of Parliament, and the District Chief Executive.

Despite the School's success and support received, Mr. Dodo mentioned ongoing challenges, particularly the lack of significant infrastructure expansion since the inception of the Free SHS Policy, which has led to converting six already inadequate classrooms into offices, a library, a staff common room, an ICT lab, and storage areas for food and books.

Togbi Gidiyiboe, Chairman of the Board of Governors, urged students to excel in their academic pursuits while encouraging parents to support their wards in their studies.

Dr. Peter Hayibor, a Legal Consultant, stressed the importance of all stakeholders and students being committed to producing graduates who can compete globally. He warned that the limited duration of the country's current educational system poses a threat to quality education.

Mr. Francis Yao Agbemadi, Volta Regional Education Director, called for collaboration in implementing the new curriculum, set to begin in the academic year starting November 2024, and creating a conducive learning environment for students.

Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, Paramount Chief of the Anfoega Traditional Area, pledged GH¢10,000 on behalf of himself and the community.

Solidarity messages were delivered by the North Dayi Member of Parliament, the North Dayi District Chief Executive, and the North Dayi District Education Director.

The event was attended by alumni, religious and traditional leaders, and students, featuring cultural, spectacular, and melodious performances from the School’s Cadet Corps, Choir, and Cultural Troupe.

This launch precedes the National launch in March 2025 and coincides with the 2024 Homecoming event, aimed at fostering networking among alumni, staff, and students.