Kpetoe RC JHS launches 75th anniversary with GH¢500,000 fundraising target

Kpetoe RC Junior High School in Agotime Kpetoe has launched activities for its 75th anniversary with a fundraising campaign to raise GH¢500,000 towards the construction of a perimeter fence and other development needs of the school.

The anniversary was officially launched on October 2, 2026, ahead of the main celebration scheduled for 2027.

Headmistress of Kpetoe RC JHS, Margaret Pearl Tettey, said the decision to make the fencing project a priority was informed by persistent security challenges on the school compound.

She explained that motorcyclists frequently pass through the school premises during instructional hours, while stray livestock also enter the compound. According to her, the school has additionally experienced incidents of theft, with some school property, including ceiling fans, stolen from classrooms.

Mrs Tettey said a perimeter fence would help control access to the school, improve security and promote discipline among students.

She said since taking over as headmistress in 2022, she had been concerned about the challenges and began exploring ways of mobilising resources to address them. The proposal was subsequently discussed with teachers, the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and the School Management Committee (SMC), who supported the initiative.

The headmistress also appealed to the government and other stakeholders to support the school, particularly with textbooks and computers to enhance teaching and learning in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Chairman of the anniversary planning committee, Steven Fianyo Dodzi, said the GH¢500,000 target would help finance the fencing project and address other pressing needs of the school.

He said the launch itself had an initial target of GH¢20,000 and although that amount was not achieved on the day, the organisers raised GH¢18,000. He expressed optimism that additional funds would be received as supporters fulfil pledges made towards the project.

Mr Dodzi said invitations had been extended to education authorities, political leaders and other stakeholders, some of whom could not attend because of prior engagements but had nevertheless offered support or made pledges.

He further appealed to the government and development partners to assist with the school's infrastructure needs, noting that some facilities had deteriorated and required renovation.

An old student of the school, Cephas Kafui Afenuvor, also appealed to alumni to contribute to the development of their former school.

Mr Afenuvor, who attended Kpetoe RC JHS between 1989 and 1991, said the school had provided the foundation for many successful people and urged them to give back by supporting its development.

He also called on corporate organisations, individuals and other well-wishers to contribute to the fundraising campaign, stressing that government resources alone may not be sufficient to meet the development needs of schools across the country.

The 75th anniversary activities will continue through 2027, with the organisers hoping to mobilise the resources required to construct the perimeter fence and undertake other improvements aimed at creating a safer environment and enhancing teaching and learning at Kpetoe RC JHS.

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