New Head Master to transform St. Thomas

Mr Ansah, (middle) the new headmaster with the dignitaries
after the Mass

The New Headmaster of the St. Thomas Senior High/Technical School at Asamankese in the Koforidua Diocese has pledged to work assiduously to transform the school into a place of excellence.

Mr. William Ansah, who was inducted into office as the substantive headmaster of the School, declared his intention to utilise available resources to make the School one of the best in the country.

 “I will ensure that St. Thomas School remains competitive among the best schools in the country,” he assured.  

Pledging to uphold the Catholic teachings and principles as the pivot in building the School, the new headmaster promised to collaborate and work with all stakeholders including the old students’ association to promote the growth of the school.

Mr. Ansah (seated) flanked by dignitaries after his induction.

He made these remarks recently at his induction ceremony at the St Mary’s Catholic Church at Asamankese in the Koforidua Diocese, and commended his predecessors, the Church, the Parent Teacher Association (P.T.A), with particular thanks to its longest serving Chairman, Mr. Patrick K. Kumi, as well as the Chief of Asamankese.   

Very Rev. Msgr. Francis Twum Barimah, Vicar General of the Koforidua Diocese and main celebrant at the induction Mass urged the new headmaster to emulate the steps of Jesus Christ who came to fulfill the works of the prophets.

He bemoaned the tendency in the country, where successive leaders discredit the records of their precursors, and urged Mr. Ansah to build on what his predecessors have started.

The Vicar General entreated the headmaster to rely on God, who raised him to head the School, and urged the staff to eschew factionalism and work together to support the new headmaster in discharging his duties successfully.

Concelebrants at the well-attended Mass included Very Rev. Msgr. Alex Bobby-Benson, Chairman of the Koforidua Diocesan Education Committee; Rev. Frs. Paul K. Tordzro, Parish Priest and Matthias T. Djabatey, Associate Priest and Chaplain at the St. Thomas Senior High Technical School.

At the Mass, 14 students were confirmed into the Catholic Church by the Vicar General, who advised them to uphold their faith and endeavour to understand the teachings of the church.

Msgr. Bobby-Benson saying a prayer
Mr. Acheampong.

As part of the ceremony, the Kofordua Diocese honoured Mr. Eward Achemapong, Assistant Headmaster of the St. Thomas Senior High/ Technical School (Academics), for his dedicated and committed service to Catholic Education for several years.

Msgr. Bobby-Benson who presented a citation with an undisclosed amount to Mr. Acheampong on behalf of the Church, extolled his contributions to education in the Diocese.

In recognition of his hard work, the staff and the Students Representative Council as well as the P.T.A and the School Welfare made various presentation to Mr. Acheampong, who was due for retirement.           

The Acting Deputy Director at the Ghana Education Service (G.E.S) Mrs. Felicia Boakye-Yiadom, who together with the Vicar General inducted the new Headmaster, expressed the confidence in the potential of Mr. Ansah to deliver and make the school a place of excellence.

She encouraged Mr. Ansah not to fear but seek the face of the Lord to help him in discharging his duties at the School.

While commending Mr. Acheampong for his service to Ghana, she thanked the Church and the PTA for honouring him for his commitment and dedication.

Mr Kumi (with microphone)
speaking at the function

Mr. P. K. Kumi, who was honoured together with other long serving members of the P.T.A, lauded the determination of the pioneers through whose effort the school has come this far and assured the current leadership of their continued support to help the growth of the school.