1 GRADUATION PHOTO GALLERY PAGES 12-15 SUMMER TERM 2014 THE ROMAN RIDGE SCHO THE ROMAN RIDGE SCHO THE ROMAN RIDGE SCHO THE ROMAN RIDGE SCHOOL OL OL OL MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL Looking through this publication, it is hard to believe that the Summer Term 2014 is already over—it went by so quickly! Indeed, time flies when you’re having fun! These pages are filled with so many wonderful memories—from our gor- geous Festivals Exhibition to our Sponsored Walk in support of Nicole’s Helpline, a very elegant and glamorous School Prom and much much more! Special thanks to our Newsletter Editor, Daisy Sowah (L6 - Science) for successfully producing another vibrant publication that beautifully show- cases all that TRRS has to offer. We would also like to thank all the students, parents and teach- ers who have supported this edition by contrib- uting photos and information. We are busily pre- paring for a new school year and hope everyone has enjoyed a relaxing holiday! We look forward to welcoming you back to school on Monday 8 Sep- tember 2014, ready to embrace a busy, challeng- ing & fun-filled school year! Valerie Mainoo Valerie Mainoo Valerie Mainoo Valerie Mainoo See results of UK exams: Key Stage 1 & 2, Common Entrance, IGCSE , AS & A Levels NICOLE’S HELPLINE SPONSORED WALK RAISES OVER 32 000 CEDIS! PHOTO GALLERY SEE PAGES 17 & 18
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GRADUATION PHOTO GALLERY
PAGES 12-15
SUMMER TERM 2014
THE ROMAN RIDGE SCHOTHE ROMAN RIDGE SCHOTHE ROMAN RIDGE SCHOTHE ROMAN RIDGE SCHOOLOLOLOL
MESSAGE FROM
THE PRINCIPAL
Looking through this publication, it is hard to
believe that the Summer Term 2014 is already
over—it went by so quickly! Indeed, time flies
when you’re having fun! These pages are filled
with so many wonderful memories—from our gor-
geous Festivals Exhibition to our Sponsored Walk
in support of Nicole’s Helpline, a very elegant and
glamorous School Prom and much much more!
Special thanks to our Newsletter Editor, Daisy
Sowah (L6 - Science) for successfully producing
another vibrant publication that beautifully show-
cases all that TRRS has to offer. We would also
like to thank all the students, parents and teach-
ers who have supported this edition by contrib-
uting photos and information. We are busily pre-
paring for a new school year and hope everyone
has enjoyed a relaxing holiday! We look forward to
NICOLE’S HELPLINE SPONSORED WALK RAISES OVER 32 000
CEDIS!
PHOTO GALLERY SEE PAGES 17 & 18
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Class Field Trips 3
Teacher Of the Year Award 4
Principal’s Honour Roll 4
CIE Exam Results 5
AU Day Celebrations 6
Norway Cup 2014 7
TRRS Summer School 2014 7
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Page
Cultural Festivals Exhibition 8-9
Career Day 10
Speech and Prize Giving Day 11
Graduation 2014 Gallery 12-13
Graduating Class Messages 14
Graduation 2014 Gallery 15
2014 Prom Photos 16
Nicole’s Helpline Sponsored Walk 17-18
Coming up Next Term 19
Contact Information 19
This term the students & staff of TRRS celebrated the im-portance of good nutrition, reg-ular exercise and adequate rest in maintaining a healthy life-style. During morning assem-bly, PSHE classes and circle time our students were encour-aged to eschew fatty and sugary foods, in exchange for more fresh fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains. They were challenged to go to bed early and to turn of the telly & videogames in favour of physi-cal activity and sports! Well done to all of our pupils!
OUR THEME FOR THE TERM
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CLASS 4 TRIP TO
PARLIAMENT
FORM 4 TRIP TO HOHOE
(VOLTA REGION)
CLASS 6 TRIP TO
PAMBROS SALT PONDS
CLASS 5 TRIP TO
PLANETARIUM
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On 26 June 2014, it was announced that Mrs. Mabel Dadson Addo (Principal Teacher & English Co-ordinator-Middle School) was selected as the 2013/2014 Teacher of the Year, an award that recognises teaching excellence and outstanding contribu-tions to our school community. She will enjoy a 3 week, all- expenses paid, working holiday to the UK and will visit a selec-tion of UK independent schools in October 2014. Dr. Frank B. Adu Jnr. (Chairman, Board of Directors) presented prizes to our finalists: Mrs. Abigail Duah-Antwi (Class 3 Teacher) & Mr. Yaw Agyaako Danso (Head of PE Department) tied for First Runner– Up, Mrs. Viviane Sowah (Principal Teacher) was named Sec-ond Runner-Up and Mr. Titus Adjei (Maths Teacher – Senior School) took home the prize for Third Runner-Up. Congratula-tions to all of our Teachers!
TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Principal’s Honour Roll celebrates and pro-motes academic excel-lence in our students. To qualify as a member of The Principal’s Honour Roll, a student must at-tain a score of A (80%) or above in every subject taken. It is our hope that this award will serve as a challenge and incentive for our students to truly strive for excellence in all they endeavour to do. Congratulations to Easter Term 2014 recipients Efia Awuah (F1E) & Swaleh Abbas, and Kofi Opuni-Frimpong who was the sole recipient for Summer Term 2014.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS!CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS!CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS!CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS!
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Lower Six students led our celebra-tions on 23 May 2014, beginning the day with a special Whole School Assembly. As part of the celebrations, Middle & Senior School classes had each been as-signed an African country to repre-sent and prepared an exhibition to showcase the rich cultural heritage of their country. In the afternoon, students and staff gathered on the Middle School Forecourt to visit the stands and enjoy various cultural performances. It was difficult for our panel of judges to choose a winner, but at the end of it all Class 6 East won for their presen-tation of Mauritius. Thank you to Azmera Restaurant and Ms. Asante (TRRS Parent) for sponsoring a wonderful class party for the win-ners!
AFRICA UNITY DAY
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At the end of July 2014, members of our Boys Football Team travelled to Oslo to participate in the International
Norway Cup 2014. We were simply thrilled with the performance of our players, they stood up to the task and
played their hearts out! Our boys gave their opponents a run for their money in each game, playing 4 exciting
matches only to be eliminated from the medal zone in penalty kicks! It was a wonderful experience for all and we
are ready to begin preparations for next year’s tournament! Congrats to all players and many thanks to Mr. Yaw
Danso (Head of PE) & Mr. Ellis Brown (PE Department) and Mrs. Ekuba Quayenortey (dots Marketing, TRRS Par-
ent) for organising this amazing trip!
SUMMER SCHOOL— JULY 2014
NORWAY CUP 2014
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Class RVS—Ngmayem (Eastern Region)
Class RVB—Kobine Lawra (Upper East Region)
Class 1EAN— Akwambo (Central Region)
Class 1FOA—Asafotufiam (Greater Accra Region)
FESTIVALS EXHIBITION
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Class 2GAB—Fetu Afahye
(Central Region)
Class 2AH—Hogbetsotso (Volta Region)
Class 3ADA—Homowo (Greater Accra Region)
Class 4GK— Odwira (Eastern Region)
Class 4PO - Ohum (Eastern Region)
Class 3BA—Aboakyer (Central Region)
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Our Senior School welcomed an array of
accomplished professionals from a wide
variety of exciting fields, who graciously
volunteered their time to participate in our
Career Fair. Students had the opportunity
to meet with facilitators in small groups
and learn more about the intricacies of
each career, in addition to receiving pre-
cious life advice about everything from time
management to the importance of good in-
terpersonal skills. Thank you to our facili-
tators & Mrs. Deirdre Babalola (Careers &
Guidance Counsellor) for organising this
event.
CAREER FAIR
OUR FACILITATORS
Mr. Carl Sakey Project Management
Mr. Lekan Sanusi Banking & Finance
Mr. Kwame Barnieh Accountancy
Prof. A. Kufuor Academia & Education
Mr. Philip Okullo Market Research
Mrs. Wilma Appenteng Hotel & Hospitality
Mr. Adjei Telecommunications
Dr. Ollenu Dentistry
Mrs. Theresa Ayoade Event Management
Mrs. Yvonne Ntiamoah Fashion Design
Mr. Johnson Daniel HR Management
Mr. Frank Acheampong Road Construction
Mrs. E. Acheampong-Danquah Travel & Tours
Mrs. Afua Koranteng Law
Mr. Louis Nyarko-Mensah Aviation
Dr. Bettina Andah Medicine
Mr. Victor Randolph Architecture
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SPEECH & PRIZE GIVING
On 25 & 26 June 2014, we celebrated the outstanding
achievements of our Junior, Middle & Senior School
students during our annual Speech & Prize Giving
Ceremonies. It was an honour to welcome Dr. Frank
B. Adu Jnr (Chairman, Board of Directors), our Aca-
demic Board of Governors: Rev. Dr. Joyce R. Aryee
(Chair), Mr. Keli Gadzekpo, Dr. Leslie Casely-Hayford,
Mr. William Coker (PTA Chair), as well as Mrs. Amy
Fafa Awoonor (Former Principal), who graciously
awarded our prizes. Congratulations to all!
Theme: “Educating the mind without educating the Theme: “Educating the mind without educating the Theme: “Educating the mind without educating the Theme: “Educating the mind without educating the
heart is no education at all.” heart is no education at all.” heart is no education at all.” heart is no education at all.” -------- AristotleAristotleAristotleAristotle
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GRADUATION
CEREMONY
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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2014
AS Level Programme Ahmed Ayman Aly Mohammed Abdallah Mohammed Ayman Aly Mohammed Abdallah Aya Hamoui
A Level Programme Tarek Abdelfattah Cynthia Okyere Edem Kofi Afflu Nana Afua Konadu Adjeiwah Josephine Appiah Emmanuel Kingsley Mensah Kiran Balani Nirvana Gabriele Teki Safo Jonas Bredu Momi Binaifer Sagoe Naryssa Taome Chattoo Kevin Quartey Deon Gopaldas Frederich Wetzel Dylan Kobby Ofori Hope Adobea Tara Williams Pelumi Obanure UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES & AWARDS
USA: Quinnipiac University, New York University, Grinnell College, Agnes Scott College,
College of Wooster, Ithaca College, Calvin College, Truman State University, West Vir-
ginia University, Augustana College, DePaul University
UK: University of Kent, University College of London, University of Manchester, Univer-
sity of Sussex, University of Reading, University of Warwick, Kingston University, Man-
chester Metropolitan University, Keele University, Newham University, University of Es-
sex, University of Swansea, University of Hull, University of Stirling, Brunel University,
University of Huddersfield, Middlesex University, University of the West of England ,
University of Northampton
Ghana: University of Ghana, Legon Europe: University Debrecen (Hungary)
Total Amount Awarded to Class of 2014 to date: $134,000.00
Highest single award: $30,000 from College of Wooster
Go forth boldly in the direction of your dreams; live the life
you’ve imagined. ~ Henry David Thoreau
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Binaifer Sagoe—TRRS has taught me to be independent and to believe in the fact that you can do anything if you try.
Cynthia Okyere—"What lies behind and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Jonas Bredu—We are not rich by what we possess, but by what we lack. What I will miss most is the family I leave.
Edem Afflu—To excel you only need 1% talent and 99% hard work!
Deon Gopaldas- Give me strength when I am standing and faith when I fall.
Kiran Balani - "It is not in our stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves." William Shakespeare
Nirvana Safo - There is fate, but when it comes down to it , you have to make it happen.
Naryssa Chattoo- There are no happy endings, they're the saddest part. So give me a happy middle, Roman Ridge gave me a happy start.
Kevin Quartey - With the unity that binds us together, there is no doubt that of course knowledge is power.
Tarek Abdelfattah - TRRS has taught me to use my full potential, even for the smallest challenges.
Josephine Appiah - When you complain you remain but when you praise you get raised.
Frederich Wetzel - Ups & downs, got in trouble more times than I can count! But in all made great friends and memories. I’ll miss my Roman Ridge Family.
Nana Afua Adjeiwah- The close of an eventful chapter in my journey through life. Hello to a new beginning.
Pelumi Obanure- I've waited 30, 648 hours for this moment.
Adobea Williams Dylan Hope Ofori—Failure should not be considered as defeat but rather as feedback which should help you to achieve.
Kingsley Mensah—Excellence is not a skill, but an attitude. This school has made me a better person and I look forward to returning for a visit.
Mohamed Abdallah—First say to your self what you would be; and then do what you have to do.~ Epictetus
Ahmed Abdallah—"If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” –Nora Roberts
Aya Hamoui— “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.”
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PROM
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NICOLE’S HELPLINE SPONSORED WALK
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On Saturday 3 May 2014 TRRS students, parents & staff joined hands with members of the wider community to support Nicole’s Helpline, a chari-table foundation established in the memory of Nicole Lomo-Mainoo (TRRS Class of 2012) who tragically passed away in 2010 from complica-tions due to diabetes. The event was spearheaded by our Lower Six class and they did an amazing job! Setting off from El-Wak stadium, supporters briskly completed a 5km course through the sur-rounding area. Upon our return, we enjoyed a va-riety of healthy snacks, fresh juices, fruits & vege-tables, followed by an informative lecture by Dr. Yeboah (Endocrinologist) and free diabetic screen-ing courtesy of MedLab. Many thanks to all for participating, especially our student, parent & teacher organisers, and to all who donated to this very worthy cause! Your support helped us raise over GH 32,000.00 and we are forever grateful for your generosity! THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS! CAL Bank Databank Bel Aqua Mango & Wheat MedLab Yarley Anne Blue Skies Felix Fitness Yeboah Hospital The African Regent
OUR TOP STUDENT FUNDRAISERS!
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NEW TERM BEGINS– 8th Sep Class 5 & Sr School Parent-Teacher Meetings– 10 Sep
Jr School Parent-Teacher Meetings– 12th Sep
Form 1 & 2 Parent-Teacher Meetings– 15th Sep
PTA New Parent Welcome– 19th Sep
Founder’s Day ( Public Holiday)- 22nd Sep
PTA General Meeting (4:30pm)– 24th Sep
Early Pick-up (2:55pm)—26th Sep
Class 5 Field Trip to Weija Dam– 26th Sep
Form 2 Trip to Parliament House– 30th Sep
Eid Al Adha ( Public Holiday) -3rd Oct
Forms 1 & 2 Trip to Ghana Seismological Centre– 7 Oct
Class 4 Trip to Recycling Plant– 8th Oct
Model Global Summit (African Devlpt) - 8th-10th Oct
HALF-TERM BEGINS -10th Oct Early Pick– Up (12:35pm), Half Term Reports Issued
HALF TERM BREAK– 11th to 19th Oct Return from Half-Term—20th Oct
Form 4 Trip to Hohoe (Volta Region) - 21st-24th Oct
Junior School Parent-Teacher Meetings– 21st Oct
Forms 1 & 2 Parent-Teacher Meetings – 22nd Oct
Class 3 Trip to Oyarifa Village – 23rd Oct
Class 5 & 6 Parent-Teacher Meetings – 23rd Oct
Junior School Parent-Teacher Meetings- 24th Oct
Senior School Parent-Teacher Meetings– 28th Oct
Class 2 Trip to La Palm Beach Resort—30th Oct
Class 1 Field Trip ( Tour Of The City)- 4th Nov
Form 1 Trip to Atomic Energy– 5th Nov
Junior School Science Fair– 7th Nov
Early Pick– up ( 2:55pm) - 7th Nov
Reception Class Field Trip to Pet Shop– 12th Nov
EXAMINATIONS PERIOD (4PM PICK-UP) - 17TH—28TH NOV
Form 2 Field Trip to James Fort– 3rd Dec
Inter-House Athletics Competition (El-Wak) -4th Dec
Farmer’s Day( Public Holiday)- 5th Dec
Xmas Production @ Int’l Conference Centre– 7 Dec
Middle School Science Exhibition– 9th Dec
Junior School Christmas Recitals– 10th Dec
Form 1 Field Trip to Achimota Zoo– 11th Dec
LAST DAY OF TERM -12th Dec Class Parties, Early Pick-up (12:35pm), Senior School Christmas Party (7pm), Xmas Term Reports Issued
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