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The Archbishop Porter Past Students Association (APPSA)

The Archbishop Porter Past Students Association (APPSA) comprises alumni of Archbishop Porter Girls’ Secondary School (APGSS) who have united with the common goal of advancing the welfare and development of our beloved Alma Mater, as well as promoting the well-being of our members and the communities in which we reside and work.

OUR VISION

To foster a sense of community while instilling in our members a lifelong commitment to our Alma Mater.

OUR MISSION

Promote engagement, foster connections, and prioritize the well-being of alumni while empowering students of APGSS through exposure and support of sustainable, impactful programs for the advancement of our Alma Mater.

OUR SLOGAN

APPSANS – WE EXCEL

OUR MOTTO

“PURITAS MENTIS ET CORPORIS” (PURITY OF MIND AND BODY)

OUR ANTHEM - AVE MARIA

O’Lord Our God
We Praise Thy Holy Name
Bless Our Noble School
Archbishop Porter Girls
Ave Maria, Ave Maria
Ave Mother Of Our Savior
Pray For Us, Pray For Us
Pray For The Founding Fathers
Pray For Us, Pray For Us
Pray For The Staff And Students
Grant That Our Lives May Portray
Purity Of Mind And Body
To Serve Our God
To Serve Our God And Ghana

OUR AIMS & OBJECTIVES

To contribute to the advancement of Catholic education at APGSS while enhancing the academic life in collaboration with stakeholders.
To foster unity and cultivate harmonious relationships among members and other relevant entities.
To provide a platform for open dialogue regarding matters concerning APGSS and APPSA through various activities such as social functions, seminars, lectures, and more.
To act as a representative body for all members, facilitating negotiations between APPSA and external organizations.
To convene congresses, conferences, meetings, lectures, and workshops to discuss affairs related to APGSS and APPSA for the benefit of all.
To establish and maintain a fund from which resources can be allocated for the development of APGSS and the organization’s social initiatives.
To offer and sustain additional services that enhance the well-being of our members, as determined by APPSA from time to time.

OUR ALMA MATER

Archbishop Porter Girls' Secondary School (APGSS)

Archbishop Porter Girls’ Secondary School (APGSS) is a distinguished Catholic institution integrated into the Ghana Public Education system. Established under the guidance of the late His Grace Archbishop John Kodwo Amissah, the then Archbishop of Cape Coast, Sekondi, and Takoradi Diocese of the Catholic Church. The school’s foundation stone was laid in August 1965. Just three months later, on November 5, 1965, the first cohort of forty (40) students embarked on their academic and boarding journey.

Nestled on a serene hill in Fijai, Takoradi, within the Western Region, APGSS has earned the nickname “Hill of Tranquility” for its serene and conducive academic environment.

Archbishop Porter Past Students Association (APPSA) was officially inaugurated in 2001 under the leadership of APPSAN Dinah Blankson-Appah.

APPSA CHAPTERS

Projects / Initiatives

Over the past two decades since its inception, APPSA has remained dedicated to these aims and objectives, spearheading numerous developmental projects at APGSS. Recent endeavors include the construction of a dormitory by APPSAN Mrs. Yvonne Nduom, the establishment of an Art Block by APPSA UK, lead by APPSAN Lydia Bannerman, renovations of the sick bay, some dormitories, dining hall, and the provision of water tanks, etc. all undertaken by various Year Groups.

Since 2017, Archbishop Porter Past Students Association (APPSA) has also been providing free health and breast screenings to staff and students of Archbishop Porter Girls' Secondary School (APGSS), the general public and members of Archbishop Porter Past Students Association - APPSANS during APPSA's annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities every October across different Chapters and locations.

We are on a continuous learning journey so we provide health, financial and social talks during seminars to members and affiliate alumni.

We extend a warm invitation to all APPSANS, affiliate alumni, well-wishers, and honorary members to join us on this fulfilling journey.