Representatives from SOS Lesotho recently visited the college to discuss ways to increase enrollment of students from Lesotho into SOS - HGIC. The delegation, which included, Youth Development /Alternative Care Coordinator; Ithabeleng Ramonate; Social Worker, Palesa Khotlele and two  SOS Villages mothers; Ms. Christine Aboke and Ms. Julia Masabata Lepheana, met with the School Leadership Team (SLT) and teachers to explore opportunities for collaboration and partnership. The team was accompanied by Godknows Kporha, the National Youth Development Advisor, SOS CV Ghana. During their visit, the Lesotho representatives shared information about the opportunities and challenges regarding education in their country. They

The ESAF Youth Power Summit is a youth empowerment program aimed to support young people to strengthen their initiatives as well as foster a culture of youth involvement in Africa. Over 40 participants from 17 nations attended the summit. The youth leaders acted as mentors, listening to the teenagers' proposals and providing constructive feedback. The summit provided an opportunity for young changemakers to create and expand strong networks across the continent and even beyond.   Gloria and Lucky Ponchak, siblings at SOS-HGIC, had the opportunity to present their project which focuses on environmental protection, philanthropy, and deforestation. They intend to collect as

‘Yurlim’, a Dagbani word meaning ‘love’, was aptly chosen for this initiative's name. This foundation was founded by a group of DP1 students and catered to the social and emotional needs of teenagers and encourages them also to practice self-love for the entirety of their lives.   The Yurlim Initiative was launched on Thursday 5th January 2023 at the Labadi Beach Hotel. The Launch included an interview with the founders, Natasha Nettey, Fafali Godzi, Phoebe Nkrumah, Davina Adjei, and Nuna Agbodza, where they spoke about their plans for the future, which included talks and workshops with teens and pre-teens. The Initiative was founded

The Book Launch of Natasha N. Nettey’s book titled , “It’s Your World, Evangeline!” took place on Thursday, 5th January, 2023 at the Labadi Beach Hotel. The Launch was chaired by His Lordship Yonny Kulendi, Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana and the Master of Ceremonies of the event was Mrs. Anita Erskine, talk show host of ‘Sheroes of our time’. The Launch included book recommendations by Mrs Eliz Dadson, principal of SOS-HGIC, Mrs Elizabeth-Irene Baitie, award winning author of fiction for children and young adults, Ms Beryl Stanley-Marbell, owner of Sytris Bookshop, as well as a book review by Dr.

Celebrating different cultures at SOS - HGIC,  a school with students from all over Africa, is a wonderful way to foster a sense of community, diversity, and inclusivity. It is also a fun and educational opportunity for students to learn about and appreciate the unique traditions, customs, and histories of their classmates.    Every semester, the school celebrates National Day; a fantastic opportunity for international students to celebrate their home nations. Burundi, China, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda were acknowledged in November under the theme “My culture, my identity.” Students from these countries with their peers prepared different delicacies from their

The annual school Christmas concert was a festive and joyous occasion filled with music, dance, and cheer. The Magaret Nkrumah Hall was filled to capacity with students, teachers, and parents all eager to participate in the holiday celebration. The concert began with a performance by the school choir, who sang a selection of classic Christmas carols. Their beautiful harmonies and joyful expressions added to the concert's festive atmosphere. Next, the mass choir took the stage, performing a medley of holiday tunes. The students' skillful playing and precise timing delighted the audience and set the tone for the rest of the

Congratulations to Maame Efua Kome-Mensah, a dedicated and hardworking DP2 student who has recently been recognized for becoming a runner-up in the global storytelling contest held by News Decoder. Her essay, titled ‘I Want To Be a Winner Who Leaves the World a Better Place’ chronicles her personal understanding of what winning means.   News Decoder is a global educational news service for young people. Their mission is to help young people develop internationally-recognized global citizenship competencies, including the ability to communicate to global audiences, appreciate diverse perspectives, think critically about global issues and identify solutions to local, national, and global problems.    Students

The Academic Talent Development Program (ATDP) through the Ghana Olympiad Academy launched its latest initiative - Mathleticus Math Tournament (MMT), for lovers of Maths who are 16 years and below. This tournament helps schools promote excellence in math, raise student test scores, increase student self-esteem, develop problem-solving skills, and hone cooperative skills in a competitive environment. It is also designed to allow outstanding mathematics students to meet and compete with each other, and to promote public interest in mathematics. The Mathleticus Tournament was held on Saturday, November 26, at the Ghana Olympiad Academy. About 200 students from 20 schools competed in

Dive in and unleash greatness’—— The invigorating aura of the swimming pool over the hubbub of buzzing participants and the gentle sound of soft splashes of students taking turns diving into the water kicked off the annual swimming competition.  With massive support from students, hostel tutors, and staff, the various hostel groups and swimming teams, in unity, did their very best in the competition.  The top swimmers of all four hostel groupings retreated into the changing rooms to prepare for their share in bringing their team's glory. Swimmers dove into the inviting water and speedily made their way through the length

Tuesday 18th of October marked the date for  SOS-HGIC's Annual Career Day.  The theme of the day was, "The Winding Path to A Profession." We had an outstanding presentation from our guest speaker, a financial engineer and parent of a student of this fine institution, Mr. Steve Williams. His presentation on the many paths his life has taken was riveting. Indeed our overarching aim was to explore the various pathways that culminate in developing a meaningful career. One which is impactful to our communities and eventually enables us to contribute towards Africa’s development and transformation.  Just as exciting and informative were