The Mawuli School community, led by its Headmaster, Board of Governors, staff, and alumni, marked its 75th Anniversary with a grand celebration that showcased decades of academic excellence, discipline, and service to Ghana and beyond.

The week-long celebration was filled with vibrant activities, including a float through the principal streets of Ho, a health walk, sporting events, a food bazaar, and cultural displays, culminating in a grand durbar attended by dignitaries, traditional leaders, and old students from across the world.

Delivering the welcome address, the Headmaster of Mawuli School, Mr Benjamin Yaw Dei, described the 75-year journey as a story of resilience, innovation, and faith in God’s purpose. He paid glowing tribute to the founding fathers — the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana, and the Gold Coast Colonial Administration — whose vision in 1950 gave birth to an institution dedicated to nurturing responsible citizens and leaders for national development.

Mr Dei highlighted the school’s remarkable academic achievements, including a consistent 95% pass rate, and excellence in national and international competitions such as the National Science and Maths Quiz, the National Oratory Competition, and the Climate Change Debate, where Mawuli School emerged the ultimate winners. He proudly announced that four students who excelled in the National Olympiad will be representing Ghana in upcoming international public speaking contests in South Africa, China, and the United Kingdom.

The Headmaster also lauded the government for sustaining the Free SHS policy and commended the Minister of Education for his “bold and visionary leadership” in transitioning to a single-track system, assuring that Mawuli School stands ready to support the process.

Touching on infrastructure, Mr Dei revealed that with a student population of 1,161, the school’s facilities are under immense pressure. He expressed gratitude to the Minister for cutting the sod to begin new infrastructure projects, while appealing for urgent attention to the incomplete classroom block and girls’ dormitory, as well as the provision of additional GETFund classroom blocks to ease congestion. He also drew attention to the financial challenges caused by the transition from prepaid to postpaid electricity meters, requesting government intervention to ease the burden.

In his address, the Board Chairman of Mawuli School, Hon. Kofi Attor, praised the foresight of the founding fathers and the enduring partnership between the Evangelical Presbyterian Church and the state in shaping the institution. Quoting Malcolm X, he emphasised that “education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”

He urged students and alumni to uphold the school’s core values of discipline, integrity, service, and creativity, which have sustained its reputation as a centre of excellence. Hon. Attor reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to ensuring that Mawuli School continues to provide holistic education that balances intellect, moral discipline, and practical skill — in line with its timeless motto: “Head, Heart, and Hand.”

Adding his goodwill message, the Volta Regional Director of Education, Mr Francis Yaw Agbemadi, congratulated the school on reaching its Diamond Jubilee, commending its seven-and-a-half decades of nurturing character and excellence. He said the anniversary theme, “Empowering the Heart and Hand into the Future,” reflects the true essence of modern education — one that equips learners with knowledge, values, and skills for responsible citizenship and global competitiveness.

Mr Agbemadi explained that the “Head” represents creativity and problem-solving; the “Heart” embodies values, resilience, and lifelong learning; while the “Hand” symbolises practical skills that translate knowledge into purposeful action. He encouraged teachers, students, and alumni to remain committed to the school’s ideals, saying, “Together, you are the custodians of this heritage and the architects of its future.”

He concluded by urging the entire Mawuli community to deepen their impact and uphold the institution’s legacy of excellence, declaring, “Long live Mawuli School! Long live education! Long live Ghana!”

As the celebrations drew to a close, one message echoed through the gathering — Mawuli School’s story is not just about the past 75 years, but a continuing journey of excellence, faith, and service to the nation.