How it all started

The story of Lutheran High School, Obot Idim, Uyo started on December 10, 1930, when the congregation of the sixteen villages in Ibesikpo namely: Nung Udoe, Nung Ukana, Ikot Essien, Ikot Ekwere, Ikot Iko, Ikot Akpan Abia, Ikot Oduot, Ikot Oku Ubo, Ikot Obio Offong, Mbikpong Ikot Edim, Ebere Otu, Afaha Ibesikpo, Afaha Ikot Osom, Mbierebe Obio, Ito Oko and Ikot Okubo all in Ibesikpo Asutan L.G.A of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, left the Qua Iboe Mission in protest after many years of unsatisfactory relationship. Under the leadership of Chief Nyong Etim Udo, the people formed what was known as Ibesikpo United Church.

Two years after, the Ibesikpo United Church, which later becameEvangelical Lutheran Church when Rev. Dr. Jonathan Udo Ekong, whom the former sent to the United States of America to source for a mission which they (Ibesikpo United Church) could be affiliated to, saw an article written by Prof. Martin S. Sommer titled:AFRICA - WE OUGHT TO BE THERE.

The article was an answer to the prayer Rev. Dr. Jonathan Udo Ekong, the founder of Lutheran Church in Nigeria needed and without any waste of time, he established a relationship with the Americans and negotiations commenced.

In 1934, the decision to visit and establish a Church in Ibesikpo on the request of the Ibesikpo United Church through their representative Rev. Dr. Ekong, was taken. Rev. Henry Nau with Pastor Immanuel Alberht and Pastor Otto A. Boecler arrived in Nigeria on January 5, 1935. A month after, the three white missionaries arrived Nung Udoe, where they stayed for 6 months and were received by Chief Nyong Etim Udo, Effiong Akpan Ukpong, Frank Mazza Udo, N. E. Eton, Akpa Eso, Asuquo Udo Ekong, and Andrew Udo Akpan. Rev. Henry Nau later came to Nigeria and officially established what is known today as the Lutheran Church of Nigeria(formerly Evangelical Lutheran Mission) in April 1936. The coming of the Lutheran Mission was not only to establish Church.The early missionaries sent to Nigeria in pursuance of the Spiritual cum, educational development agenda also possessed teaching and administrative credentials, which fully equipped them for the pioneering initiative in the establishment and administration of educational institutions. In this regard, the Lutheran mission worked tirelessly to plant both the gospel, hospitals and schools in a good number of locations in the country. Primary Schools such as Boeder Memorial School, Obot Idim, Lutheran Teachers Training College, Ibakachi, Immanuel Hospital, Eket ,Lutheran High Schools, Obot Idim, Uyo and Ikot Obong Eron, Ikot Ekpenerespectively, were established purely as Christian Schools meant for the development of manpower for the mission and the nation, according to Ofonime Inyang.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church "considers Christian education of children very important" (Amamkpa et al 1986; 83) being one of her cardinal objectives in pursuance of her guiding philosophy of "The Soul of Education is the Education of the Soul". After the intention of the Evangelical Lutheran Mission to establish schools was made known to the then Ministry of Education at Enugu, as presented by the resident missionary, Rev. Henry Nau, who came back to Nigeria with a cream of white scholars and missionaries such as Rev. John Louis Konz, Mr. P. Dharmapalam, Mrs. N. H. Reim among others,approval was given to the church in December 27, 1949 to establish the prestigious Lutheran High School, Obot Idim and others. Entrance examination was immediately conducted and about five hundred (500) candidates sat for it out of which twenty eight (28) were successful.

These successful twenty eight pioneer students along with seasoned members of staff started what Ofonime Inyang described as "a well rounded qualitative and result oriented secondary education at the premises of Boechler Memorial Primary School" on January 28, 1950. Rev. J. P Kretzmann who led in this historical devotion on that occasion took his lesson from Deutronomy 6: 6 - 9

"And these words, which I commend thee this day, shall be in thine heart: and thou shall talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when. thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shall bind then for a sign upon thine hand and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes. And thou shall write them upon the post of thy house, and on thy gates" (KJV)

These words of the Lord ministered on the first day of opening created great impact not only on the lives of the students and members of the staff, but on the institution itself. No wonder Lutheran High School, Obot Idim has made so much impact globally in all fields of human endeavour. It is very true that Lutheran High School, Obot Idim was established on Christian foundation. The result of her achievement is enviable; positive impact made is enormous, her contribution to academic excellence and manpower development globally is unparalleled.

Between 1955 and 1961 enrolment witnessed a meteoric rise as application for placement snowballed each year. Specifically by 1961, about nineteen teachers were on hand to satisfy the instructional yearnings of about 348 students, a development which necessitated the need for expansion and the eventual movement from Boecler Memorial School to the present site Great Luthisco Republic.

The Rev. John Louis Konz deserves a special mention for his pioneering effort in laying a solid foundation on which the fledging institution needed and depended upon for sustenance and growth. It is on record that this young American missionary, teacher and administrator nurtured the right kind of leadership potentials, which the School thrived on. It is to his credit that a wide range of subjects were taught, the students cutting across the sciences to the liberal arts. Mr. E. E. Nkanga, Dr. Ime Udo, HRM Edidem Ita Bassey Etuk, all agreed that they received motivation which has impacted their lives and endeavours from the leadership style and administrative disposition of Rev. J. L. Konz. In his good will message to the Golden Jubilee Anniversary, the Rev. Konz exuded some level of complimentary devotion to the ideals which he set up as a pioneer head of the institution. His words…

"We recall the faithfulness of the tutors and the discipline and determination of the students to succeed." (Konz 2000)

Following Rev. Konz was the dynamic forward-looking, amiable disciplinarian Mr. A. A. Obot who succeeded the Rev. Konz as principal. Mr. Obot goes down the record as the very first African and indigenous person to head the institution. He was ably supported by a disciplined crop of teaching staff which included Mr. E. A. Ubom. Mr. E. B. Attah, Mr. P. Dharmapalam, Mr. SM. Udofia, Mr. A. E. Inyang, Mr. O. E. Okpo, Mr. J. Ekanem, Mr. E. K. Nwankwo, Mr. U. P. Akanwan. Miss I. K. Odiba, Miss G. N Etim. Mr. B. A. Nyong, Mr. V. J. Ekong, Chief E. U Ekong, Mr. 0. I. Inyang, Mr. J. J. Ntia, Mr. E. N. Oko and, Mr. J. A. Ibanga.

Mr. A. A. Obot was very unrelenting in his pursuit of excellence in academic standard and discipline. In an article, which is published in "A Word from the Principal" column in the second volume of The Luthiscolian, the students association magazine, Mr. Obot enunciates the need for students to pursue their educational careers objectively. In his words:

“I like to encourage our present and future students to study very hard for both themselves and for this nation”. (Luthiscolian: 8).

Many students of the institution who belonged to the pioneer class have also made tremendous impact in their chosen field of endeavour. Examples are: Engr. Koon Akpanekong, Etim John Nkop, Eteidung (Barr.) Ita Etuk, Eyo Udo Ekong (Senior Prefect) among others. Other former students of the school in subsequent years have also registered the name of the school on the marble of history. Examples are Dr. Ime Joseph Udo who is a physician of reputable standing, Mr. Otu Ben Udo (former School Prefect), Mrs. May Usoro ( former Girls' Prefect now a retired school administrator), Rev. Dr. Udo Etuk, scholar and University Professor, Justices Edet R. Nkop, Effiong D. U. Idiong - former Chief Judges of Akwa Ibom State, Engr. Martin Essien formerly of the Petroleum Training Institute, Efurrun, Delta State, Rev. Offiong Udo Idiong, Obong Aqua E. Aqua, former National President of RAlTAWU, now Director, AKS Ministry of Culture and Tourism, former Principal of Lutheran High School, Obot Idim, Mrs. Nsidibe Ekong, Okon Efanga Akpabio, HRH Chief Dr. John Dennis Osaronu, Air Marshall Nsikak Eduok. former Chief of Air Staff, Air Commodore Ita Udo Ime, former Minister for Aviation, DIG Archibong Nkanga, retired Police Chief, Engr. Enobong Billy Etuk, businessman and politician, Engr. Nse Idio, paint manufacturer/industrialist. Dr. Martin Akpan, prolific writer and medical practitioner, Rev. Dr. Uduakabasi B. Udofia, a medical doctor and international evangelist, Iniobong S. Jimmy, former General Manager, British Airways among others too numerous to mention.

Academic Records & Standard

The academic records of LHS have always been impressive right from her inception so much so that INSPECTORS OF EDUCATION in the then Eastern Region, from Enugu once made the following observation:
Lutheran High School, Obot Idim is one of the best schools in the country going by her academic standard: LHS has produced the best of minds in the academia.

Her academic record has been very high, impressive, highly commendable judging from the number of admissions granted to students in higher institutions within and outside the country. A very popular grade A School. Lutheran High School, Obot Idim can effectively and comfortably compete with all other schools of her class anywhere in the country (School Records, Ministry of Education, Enugu 1961).

Dormitory Life

Lutheran High School, Obot Idim was predominantly a boarding school until the early 70s when day-studentship was introduced. Life in the dormitory was so exciting and unique that no serious minded student of the school would have ever wanted to miss the dormitory because of the friendly boarding experience, sophisticated boarding facilities down to decent meals, good discipline and high moral training and interactions/fellowships among students. Students derived many advantages by being in the boarding house. Boarders were and still are regarded as first class citizens in the "Luthisco Republic". Female students were/are not left out. While male students are housed in four hostels namely Nau, Luther, Ekong and Konz, the girls are accommodated in the then Lizzy hall. In the then Luthsico Republic, Nau and Luther houses are popularly known as Old Colony, while Ekong and Konz houses constitute the New Colony.

Areas Of Significant Performance

Academic excellence is one area that cannot be divorced from Lutheran High School. From available records, LHS has been associated with high academic standard right from the days of Rev. J. L. Konz. It is on record that, in 1974 Academic Session under the headship of Mr. E. A. Ubom as the Principal, the School made the best result in West African School Certificate (WASC) examination in the West African sub-region. Accordingly LHS became the first secondary school in the country to enjoy the special privilege of conducting her WASC examination without external supervision.

Discipline was high as well. This attracted people from far and near to seek admission in the school. It is therefore to her eternal glory that her products are today known for their disciplined conduct in their homes, communities, associations, careers/professions, and work places.

Lutheran High School, Obot Idim also excelled in extra curricula activities to the admiration of sister institutions. As a result, of her outstanding performances, the, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) approved the establishment of a UNESCO CLUB in the School. Lutheran High School, Obot Idim became one of the three schools chosen and sponsored by UNESCO in the then Eastern States of the country.

Students enjoyed well-organized variety shows every weekend including football, debate, drama etc. LHS was never left out of any important competitive event in the area of sports, debates and drama. These activities greatly boosted the students' morale and gave them self-confidence while preparing them for a result-oriented educational pursuit.

Houses & Colours

While other schools were busy identifying houses and hostels with colours, number or letters,Lutheran High School, Obot Idim was the first school in this part of the world that came out with a concept of naming houses/hostels after some distinguished personalitieswho have made this great institution. For instance, Luther House is named after Martin Luther, the founder of the Lutheran Church Worldwide. Luther House has RED as her colour. NAU House is named after Rev. Henry Nau, the first Resident Missionary who brought Lutheran Church to Nigeria. GREEN is her colour. Rev John Louis Konz who accompanied Rev. Henry Nau to Nigeria as a missionary became the first principal. Konz House, which is named after him has BLUE as her colour, EKONG HOUSE / HOSTEL is named after Rev. Jonathan Udo Ekong the founder of Lutheran Church of Nigeria. YELLOW is her colour.

Apart from the hostels, other buildings named after important dignitaries are: The school auditorium (named after Mr. A. A. Obot, the first indigenous principal of the school) and the Intro Tech block (named after Air Marshall Nsikak Eduok, a Distinguished Old Student, who built and equipped it).

Trend Assessment

It has been a long walk from 1950 till date. Trends have changed. Modern academic requirements came with its new generation of pressures, but we have been agile and adaptive; vigorously keeping up with the ever changing trends of modern day school managment while preserving academic excellence. Overall, there is progress against all odds...

Chronicles of Principals 1950 - 2010

John Louis Konz, A. A. Obot, I. J. Ikpe, B. I. Ekaluo, E. A. Ubom, S.E. Etim (Akpan Annang), N. J. Utuk, Godwin Ekong, O. Mkpong, E. U. U. Umanah, Mkpenie, Offiong U. Idiong, Ime D. Isine, Ndarake U. Mbon, Umondia D. Umondia, Edem E. Etuk ...

Facts File

• 1936 Lutheran Church founded in Nigeria
• 1949 Lutheran Mission applied for establishment of schools
• 1950 Lutheran High School founded in Nigeria
• 1950 L. Konz became the pioneer principal
• 1950 28 students (all males) were admitted in LHS
• 1952 Miss Dorah Effiong Udo became the first female student in LHS
• 1954 Eyo Udo Ekong became the first Gen. Prefect of LHS
• 1955 The first batch of students passed out
• 1956 The population grew to two streams
• 1957 Mr. A. A. Obot became the first black / indigenous principal
• 1959 Chemistry/Physics lab built
• 1959 School library built
• 1961 Lizzy Hall (female hostel) built
• 1963 LHS Chapel built
• 1963 LHS stadium constructed
• 1964 LHS students demanded for higher school A level programme
• 1964 Mrs. lbiatke Asuk became the first female student to make the best result in mathematics
• 1972 Government of the then South Eastern State took over the management of Lutheran High School, Obot Idim from Lutheran Church
• 1974 LHS made the best Result in WASC in the country
• 1976 LHS' name was changed to Secondary School, Obot Idim. It however reverted to its former name LHS in 1979

Other Landmark

• The first Old Student to head the school as principal - Rev. O. U. Idiong.
• The first medical doctor produced by Lutheran High School, Obot Idim - Dr. Ime J. Udo
• Prof. Nse Ekpo became the first nuclear physicist in Nigeria
• The first product of Lutheran High School, Obot Idim to become the Chief Judge of a State (AKS) - Justice Edet Nkop
• The first product of the school to become Chief of Air Staff (Nigeria Air Force) - Air Marshall Nsikak Eduok.
• The first to be made a federal minister - Air Marshall Nsikak Eduok
• The first product of the school to be a Military Governor r- Navy Capt. Edet Akpan Archibong
• The first product of the school to become AKS Deputy Governor - Ambassador Etim J. Okpoyo.
• The first female product to head a professional association at the national level - Lady Eme Ufot Ekaette. She was also the first to become a federal Senator.

Credits and References

Culled from the article LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OBOT IDIM: HOW IT ALL BEGAN: (HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE) by Pastor Mike Effiok-Abasi, DOS in the book ESSAYS IN CELEBRATION OF 60 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP by Martin Akpan, et al (2010).

Extra inputs, updates & modifications by Current School Management.

Verse 1

Alone gold is success;
Hardwork holds the key
A center of knowledge accesses;
Good aims from our toil;
Because in God we stand;
Ours is a known of all mark of
excellence well grounded in truth.

Verse 2

Purpose and high aims to empower us
to climb any height and stand
apart and shine like a
day star because in God we stand.

Verse 3

Let's put our feet in the footsteps
of our forbearers and learning light
In order to be what we can be
Let's hold high our aims because in
God we stand.

Vision

To remain an international reference standard for high school education in West Africa, providing balanced education and graduating students with exceptional abilities for innovation, resilience and excellence.

Mission

To make learning simpler, yet effective using refined teaching and learning approaches; providing well-rounded education with cutting edge facilities while instilling moral soundness and readying all our students for future greatness.

Day Students Only

A student who intends to be a day student must return to school with the following compulsory items:

1. Complete set of school uniforms.See section on school uniform for details
2. Class locker with padlock
3. Excercise books for all subjects offered
4. Compulsory English and Maths text books

Boarding Students Only

A student who intends to be a boarder is to return to the boarding house with the following compulsory items:

1. Complete set of school uniforms.See section on school uniform for details
2. Class locker with padlock
3. Dormitory locker with padlock
4. 2 cutlasses for boys and girls
5. 2 big sized brooms for boys and girls (termly requiurement)
6. 1 weeding hoe for girls only
7. A set of cutleries: knife, fork, spoons and drinking cup
8. 1 flat plate (aluminium/silver)
9. 1 soup/bowl plate (aluminium/silver)
10. 1 bucket
11. 1 plastic water jar (preferrably 10litres)
12. 1 mattress (student size) and pillow
13. 2 white bed sheets; 2 white pillow cases
14. 2 skyblue bed sheets; 2 skyblue pillow cases
15. 1 blanket; 1 loin cloth
16. 1 mosquito net
17. 1 towel; 1 soap dish; 1 bathing sponge
18. 1 battery lamp (preferrably recharcheable)
19. 1 box iron - with some charcoal (optional requirement)
20. 1 dettol
21. 1 Revised Standard Bible
22. Jik (1 litre volume)
23. Izal (1 litre volume)
24. N1,000 (House Dues)
25. N1,000 (Termly hair cut levy)

NOTE: Izal, Jik and House Dues is to be handed over to the boarding officer for collective school use while other items is for the student's personal use.

Regular Uniform

Boys (JSS 1 - JSS3)

1. Two pairs of white shorts and two white short sleeves shirts
2. A pair of sky blue short sleeves shirt and a navy blue short
3. Two pairs of navy blue socks (to be bought in school)
4. Long or short sleeve pullover (to be bought in school)
5. Belt and school badge (to be bought in school)

Girls (JSS 1 - JSS3)

1. A pair of white gown with pleats
2. A pair of sky blue gown with pleats
3. Two pairs of navy blue socks (to be bought in school)
4. Long or short sleeve pullover (to be bought in school)
5. Beret with school logo (to be bought in school)

Boys (SS 1 & SS2)

1. A pair of white trouser and white short sleeves shirt
2. A pair of sky blue short sleeves shirt and a navy blue trouser

Boys (SS3)

1. A pair of white trouser and white long sleeves shirt
2. A pair of sky blue long sleeves shirt and a navy blue trouser

Girls (SS1 - SS3)

1. A pair of white skirt and white blouse
2. A pair of sky blue skirt and sky blue blouse

Ceremonial Wear

Boys (JSS 1 - SS3)

1. A pair of White trousers and white long sleeves shirt.
2. A pair of white and navy blue socks (to be bought in school)
3. Belt (to be bought in school)
4. Pullover (to be bought in school)
5. Black sandals

Girls (JSS 1 - SS3)

1. White gown
2. A pair of navy blue socks (to be bought in school)
3. School Beret with school logo (to be bought in school)
4. Black sandals

Sports Wear

For everyone (JSS 1 - SS3)

1. White polo and a pair of white short
2. White canvas
3. A pair of white socks

Girls (JSS 1 - SS3)

1. White gown
2. A pair of navy blue socks (to be bought in school)
3. School Beret with school logo (to be bought in school)
4. Black sandals

We encourage all students, parents/guardians to study these rules & regulations and request compliance. For offline access,click here to download as pdf.

PREAMBLE

Lutheran High School, Obot Idim is a co-educational Christian Institution which seeks to train its students mentally, physically and spiritually. The School therefore strives to live up to the highest principles of Christian conduct. It also recognizes to the fullest the national need for honest, God fearing and righteous citizens who would be good leaders to our society tomorrow.

In order to achieve this, a high standard of discipline is therefore highly necessary, hence the following rules and regulations.

REPORTING ON REOPENING AND CLOSING

1. All boarders must report back to the boarding house a day to the official reopening date between the hours of 12:00pm and 5:00pm.
2. All boarders must surrender their luggage for checking by the House Master/Mistress or an accredited representative before being cleared to move into the dormitories.
3. No border will be checked into the dormitories without evidence of Fee payment - the Teller.
4. Day students must report on the official reopening date with evidence of Fee payment - the Teller and in their correct school uniform before allowed entry into the school compound.

STUDENTS MOVEMENTS (DAY/NIGHT)

1. No student should leave the school compound without express permission from the Principal, Vice Principal, or Boarding Master/Mistress.
   Penalty: Suspension from classes, manual labour or expulsion on the recommendation of the Disciplinary Committee.
2. All exit/entry into the school compound must be through the main/authorized entrance - The Gate.
   Penalty: The culprit shall be subjected to two days manual labour.
3. Students should walk on the walk paths and not accross the lawns of field(s) in the school compound.
   Penalty: Grass cutting or planting of grass.
4. No student should be found outside their dormitories after evening meal but in their preparatory classroom except on special occassions, with express permission. In case of a variety night all students should return to their respective dormitories as soon as the event(s) is/are over
5. Absense during preparatory class and night inspection is an offence.
6. On no account should any student be found outside the hostel after "light's out".
   Penalty: One week Suspension.

THE SCHOOL BELL

1. All students must obey the school bell prompliy.
2. The "wak up" bell is rung at 5:30am. All students are expected to wake up, attend the morning prayers and take part in morning duties immediately after morning prayers.
3. Morning Assemblies, Sunday Worship and Solemn Assemblies are compulsory to all students.
   Penalty: Manual labour for one day.

ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOURS

1. Anti Social behaviours include the following: stealing, insult, assault, fighting, smoking, alcoholism, use of canes, writing on the walls, floors, or desks, unauthorized plucking of fruits, drug abuse, use of non essential materials, dress, films, pornographic books, use of harmful/dangerous weapons (axe, rifle, Penknife), bullying, extortion, illegal relationship, illegal meetings or unlawful assembly and dual habitation.
   Penalty: Suspension/expulsion/forceful withdrawal from the school and any other purnishment deemed fit by the Disciplinary Committee.

SCHOOL CLUBS/EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The available clubs are: Jets/Science Club, Young Farmer's Club, Literary/Debating Club, Press Club, Choral/Cultural Club, Mathematics Club, and Bible Readers Club. The other activities are Games and Sports/Compound Work. All students are to compulsorily participate in Club meetings, Games and Sports as well as compound work. Each student is therefore expected to join one but not more than two clubs. Time is created in the General School Time Table to enable students attend their Club meetings.
Penalty: Culprit will be deprived of their Break time for manual labour for one week.

FEEDING AND FEEDING HABIT

1. No cooked food item should be eaten in the dormitory but in te Refectory.
2. Any food item taken into the hostel(s) shall be confiscated and destroyed.
3. Taking of double ration is highly prohibited. Any student caught will be subjected to an unassisted manual labour for one day.
4. All purchases from the Truck-shop or Canteen or any part of the compound should be during Break Time i.e. 11:30am. to 12noon.
   Penalty: The food items shall be confiscated and destroyed.
5. No student is allowed to cook in the hostel. Any student found with any cooking utensil will go on ssuspension and the cooking utensils seized.
6. All students are expected to use their cutleries to eat in the dining room.

SANITATION

1. The cleanlinesss of the school, the dormitories, classrooms and surrounding is the concern of every student.
2. Careless dropping of pieces of papers, food wrappings as well as writing on the walls, floors, windows and desks is an offence.
   Penalty: A surcharge of 20 litres paint as recommended by the School authority by the guilty student.
3. All boarders must be present for the general cleaning and inspection on saturday.
   Penalty: Manual work for one day/washing of gutter or toilet(s).

UNIFORM

1. Specified school uniform for each occasion as recommended by the school authority must be worn by all the students.
2. Improper dressing will not be tolerated even during games.
3. No coloured material other than those prescribed by the school authoriy should be brought into the school compound.
   Penalty: Such materials will be sized and will not be returned to the owner until his/her final year in the school.

SIESTA

1. All boarders must observe siesta at the stipulated hour on the time table.
   Penalty: Any student found outside during siesta will be subjected to manual labout.

NOISE

1. There should be no disturbances on the school compound ad anytime.
2. Noisemaking and loitering during prep, classes and other official assemblies are not allowed.
3. No musical instrument(s) should be brought to the school compound by any student.
   Penalty: Such, if found, will be confiscated and only returned at the end of the student's final year in school.

VISITING DAY

1. The first Saturday of every month has been set aside for Parent/Guardians to visit their wards between 10:00am, and 5:00pm.
2. Visitors are not to be received in the dormitories but in the auditorium.
3. Parents/Guardians who wish to see his/her ward on emergency case outside the Visiting Day should discuss it with the House Master/Mistress, Vice Principal or the Principal.
   Penalty: The student will be sent home with the parent/guardian for one week.

OUT OF BOUNDS

The following places are out of bounds to students.

1. The Kitchen, except to the Food Board members and Dining Hall Prefects.
2. Staff quarters and staff rooms, except on invitation or official errand.
3. Dormitories, Refectory, Canteen, Terraces during classes and other school assemblies.
4. Hall of residence/Dormitories are out of bounds to all visitors.
5. Girls hostels are out of bounds for boys and vice versa.
6. The school premises are out of bounds for Day Students after official school hours, except on invitation.

GSM PHONES

The use of GSM phones by students is highly prohibited in the school.
Parents are to advice their children to desist from bringing any phone to school.
Penalty: The student will be dismissed and the phone(s) not returned.

ACADEMIC WORK TEST AND EXAMINATION

1. Taking Continuous Assessment tests and internal examination are compulsory.
2. Examination malpractice(s) are viewed as stealing.
3. Alteration of scores during tests/examinations shall be viewed as examination malpractice.
4. Refusal to take test and examinations is a very bad attitude towards learning.
   Penalty: The culprit(s) will be given corporal purnishment. Consistency will result in dismissal of student(s) from the school.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

The official language of the school is English Language. Any student caught communicating in vernacular will be made to cut grass for two days during school hours.

Regularity in Attendance

Students must attend and be punctual to morning assembly, roll call in classes, preparatory classes, siesta, the dining hall, compound work and games.
Penalty: Warning/grass cutting/corporal purnishment washing of gutter/toilet.

Dual Habitation

Is highly prohibited. Any student who occupies a private house(BASE) in addition to the dormitory would face ejection from the hostel and/or expulsion on the recommendation of the Disciplinary Committee.

Routing of Reports

All forms of maltreatment should be reported to the class Teacher, or House Master/Mistress/Boarding Master/the Vice Principals. Never rush to your parents/guardians first, before reporting the case to the school authority.
Penalty: Expulsion.

Conclusion

Students should show respect to constituted authorities of the school. Be reminded that your continued stay in the school is dependent on your good behaviour, good conduct and good attitude towards learning.
The law is no respecter of persons. Prefect and other students are equally bound by these Rules and Regulations.

Yes, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching and learning, but our teachers are trained to be adaptive in adopting the general best practices that would be effective in reaching positive learning outcomes.

Our goal is to make learning relevant and engaging in all circumstances. We encourage our teachers to use real world examples and allow students to explore topics that interest them by granting them guided access to our facilities for independent research. We continuously create a safe and supportive environment, where our students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. Overall, we encourage critical thinking and independent learning, rather than just rote memorization.

Here is a summary of our top teaching and learning approaches:

• Project-based learning - here we involve our students to work on projects that address real-world problems.
• Inquiry-based learning - here we encourage students to ask questions and explore answers through research and hands-on activities.
• Collaborative learning - This approach involves students working together in groups to solve problems and complete tasks.
• Technology-enhanced learning - This approach makes use of technology tools to support and enhance the learning process.

1. Full Boarding Facilities
2. Highly qualified and experienced staff
3. Optimum class size and an ideal staff-students ratio
4. Attention to develop talents beyond the classroom
5. National and International Programs: WASSCE, SAT
6. Personalized Counselling, Leadership and Enterprenuership training programme for students
7. Audio Visual teaching, e-teachning and Learning Facilities
8. Expansive and well laid-out school premises
9. Extensive ICT and Science Programmes
10. Serene and nature-friendly educational environment
11. Discipline and core value training philosophy
12. Security consciousness
13. On-campus residency of staff
14. High academic and moral standards leading to students' independent and excellent perfomances in all examinations
15. Strong commitment and support of members of the Board of Governors
16. Well Equipped Science and Computer laboratories for Junior and Senior Schools
17. Well equipped and standard library
18. Standard Healthcare Centre for prompt healthcare
19. Well equipped Food and Nutrition Laboratory
20. Overall passion for excellence