In celebration of the 40th Anniversary Celebrations of Flowers Gay Schools the Schools has embarked on a float through the principal streets of Cape Coast.
The event, a flagship initiative of the Banyani NGO, was officially inaugurated during an impressive ceremony at the University of Cape Coast today, February 12, 2026. This groundbreaking competition seeks to transform “climate anxiety” into “climate action” by harnessing students’ competitive spirit to foster environmental stewardship.
A Battle of Wits and Sustainability
Out of 16 premier private and public schools across the Cape Coast metropolis, Flowers Gay Schools emerged as a dominant force. The competition brought together academic heavyweights, including University JHS, Mfantsipim JHS, Bliss International School, PEDU JHS, and St. Nicholas School, all vying for the coveted title of 2026 Climate Champions.
The high-profile event was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including a representative of Hon. Issifu Seidu, Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, underscoring the national importance of youth involvement in global environmental goals.
The Road to the Gold
At the conclusion of a grueling first day of the two-day competition, our brilliant representatives showcased exceptional mastery of climate science and sustainability strategies. Their performance propelled Flowers Gay Schools into the final stage, where we will face off against
- Cornelia Connelly School of the Holy Child Jesus
- Apeosika JHS
- Pedu JHS
Why the Climate Olympics Matter
The Climate Olympics is more than just a quiz; it is a movement. By framing environmental protection as a prestigious “sporting” event, the Banyani NGO and participating schools are grooming a new generation of leaders equipped to tackle the climate crisis head-on.
As we prepare for the final showdown, the entire Flowers Gay Schools community stands behind our contestants. We are not just competing for a trophy—we are competing for a greener, more resilient future for Ghana and the world.
Stay tuned for the final results! Let’s bring the gold home!
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A Journey Sustained by Grace.
As we reflect on this achievement, we are reminded that “unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” This nomination is not merely a reflection of our institutional efforts, but a testament to the unfailing grace of God. He has been our cornerstone, providing the wisdom, strength, and vision necessary to nurture the young minds entrusted to our care.
We take no credit for ourselves; we remain modest in the face of this recognition, knowing that all good things come from above. This nomination serves as a divine encouragement to continue our mission of excellence in education.
Sincere Appreciation to the Organizers.
We wish to extend our deepest appreciation to Osaberima Kwesi Atta II, the Oguaa Traditional Council and the organizers of the Osaberima Royal Awards. Under the visionary leadership of Osaberima Kwesi Atta II and the Oguaa Traditional Council, these awards have become a beacon of inspiration for businesses and individuals dedicated to the growth of Cape Coast.
We are truly humbled that our contributions to the sustainability of Oguaaman have once again been noticed by such an esteemed body.
“To be recognized by one’s own community is the highest honor a school can receive. We thank Osaberima Kwesi Atta II and the organizers for their tireless work in celebrating those who strive to make Oguaaman a hub of excellence.”
Our Commitment to Oguaaman Since our previous win at the 4th edition, Flowers Gay Schools has remained steadfast in its commitment to high-quality education and character building. This new nomination reinforces our pledge to:
• Support the socio-economic growth of the Cape Coast metropolis.
• Provide a nurturing environment where every child can flourish.
As we look forward to the awards ceremony, we ask for your continued prayers and support. We are excited to stand alongside other distinguished nominees who are all working toward a brighter future for our beloved city.
To God be the glory for the great things He has done.
Under the ‘eagle-eyed’ supervision of Staff and teachers of the Schools and subject to the guidance of the MTTU of the Ghana Police Service who played an outstanding role on the day, selected pupils of the Schools (Upper Primary pupils), alumni, parents and teachers hit the principal streets of Cape Coast amidst jubilation and dancing to brass band music.
For many parents and staff, it was an opportunity to stretch the limbs and exercise amidst the joy and celebrations whereas in the case of many of the ‘younger ones’, the experience was just exhilarating and novel. The media would not be left out of the excitement, as journalist from various media houses joined in the fun and reported live aboard the float.
The entire event which took close to three hours was favored by a cool weather occasioned by light drizzles of rain prior to setoff, which ultimately helped the participants accommodate the pressure of the long but sensational expedition.
The float ended at the fore of the Cape Coast Town Hall, where participants were bussed back to School, after spanning the Adisadel – Siwdu – Starlet 91 street, through Mfanstipim Junction – Kotokoraba Market – London Bridge – Anaafo – Barclays Bank – MELCOM- NIB – Kofi Esuman Ent. – Bakaano stretch.
Back at the Schools, participants were treated to some refreshments and some more brass band music. These understandably courted some gorgeous dance steps from patrons.
To kickstart the 40th Anniversary Celebrations of Flowers Gay Schools, a Thanksgiving Service has been held to appreciate God for all the goodness and mercy He has showered on the Schools over its more than four decades of existence.
The Schools also offered high praise and epic worship in appreciation for God’s direction, guidance and protection through all the changing scenes of its life.
The service opened with a word of prayer by Rev. Nana Folson which was followed by a period of praise and worship which was led by Rev. Amponsah of the Fountain Gate Chapel, Ankaful.
The Word of God for the occasion was delivered powerfully by Rev. Roland Roberts of the Action Chapel International, Chosen Family, Cape Coast.
The Schools was also honored by the presence of the Honorable Central Regional Minister – Hon. Kwamena Duncan, Mrs. Gloria Folson and Mr. Kwete Quaynor (Directors of Flowers Gay Schools), Rev. Noah Adunkwaah (Head Pastor, Maranatha Assemblies of God), Major Bohyeba, Asempatease, heads of other private Schools, parents, alumni and many other well-wishers of the Schools.
Indeed it was a joyous occasion of extreme gratitude to God Almighty and with hearts and hands and voices, the whole congregation of pupils, staff and parents as well as other well wishers offered praise and thanksgiving to the only one and truly deserving God Almighty.
The Honorable Central Regional Minister who shared a few words with the congregants expressed his delight at the honor done him to by inviting him to be part of the Schools’40th Anniversary Celebrations. He emphasized the manner in which the alumni of the Schools have impacted all sectors of the economy and mentioned that himself as a witness of the level of excellence alumni of the Flowers Gay Schools exhibit after passing through the institution. He was of the view that the success story is one that projects the Central Region as a whole and which has provided the Central with much needed job opportunities. He wished the management and staff well and further made a generous cash donation to the Schools. He prayed that the Schools shall celebrate many more of such anniversaries in the years ahead.
Again in drawing the curtain on the 40th anniversary celebrations, a Founders Day Service was held at the Maranatha Assembles of God Church in Cape Coast in memory of the late proprietress of the Schools (Mrs. Selimy Gifty Quaynor), again in thanksgiving to God for using her to establish such an institution in her lifetime.
Rev. Noah Adunkwah (Head Pastor of the Maranatha Assembles of God Church, Cape Coast), paid a glowing tribute to late proprietress and stressed
Prophet Agyapong, who delivered the sermon for the day further eulogized the late proprietress and encouraged the church to emulate her example. He declared a prayer of blessing over the Schools and decreed that the Schools shall not fold up as many have done in Cape Coast but that the Schools shall increase from grace to grace to bring glory and honor to God Almighty in whom ‘Mummy’ always put her trust.
Management of the Schools gave a thanksgiving offering on behalf of the Schools in appreciation for all the great things God has done for the Schools and further thanked the Church, which was the assembly which the proprietress worship with, for their prayers and support. Special appreciation given to Rev. Noah Adunwaah for his exceptional support and genuine love and concern for the Schools.
From a humble beginning of three (3) pupils, Flowers Gay Schools has over the years by the grace of God built a reputation for self for instilling Christian ethos and academic excellence in the lives of the many who have now passed through the Schools.
In celebration of the Grace of God upon the Schools a number of activities were lined up for all stakeholders of the Schools – pupils, teachers, parents and alumni amongst others. Management of the Schools visited some prominent office in the Cape Coast Metropolis to announce the celebration of Flowers Gay Schools’40 years of existence and also to make known the activities and/programs outlined for the celebrations.
Some of the dignitaries Management of the Schools paid a courtesy call on include Hon. Kwamena Duncan (Central Regional Minister), The Regional police Comander and Mr. Philip Incoom (Metro Director of Education, Cape Coast).
At the Office of the Regional Minister, Mr. Kwete Quaynor, speaking on behalf of the Management of Flowers Gay Schools intimated that achieving the great milestone could not have been possible without the special grace of God. He further mentioned that the achievement could not be seen as a singular fete but rather as a success story for the Central Region as a whole and Cape Coast in particular – being a clear departure from the narrative (either real or perceived) that private businesses (and schools in particular) do not thrive in Cape Coast. In this regard, he emphasized that with God all things are possible.
After narrating a brief history of the Schools and paying a glowing tribute to the late proprietress of the Schools (Mrs. Selimy Gifty Quaynor), whose tenacity saw the establishment of the Schools in January 1980, Mr. Quaynor presented the Honorable Regional Minister with some souvenirs, a piece of the Schools’ Anniversary Cloth and an official invitation, indicating activities lined up for the anniversary celebrations.
In his response the Honorable Regional Minister accepted the invitation and mentioned how acquainted he was with the Schools and its exploits (though from a distance). He recounted some fond memories of the Schools and stressed that the alumni of Flowers Gay Schools have always proved themselves at the Senior High School level and beyond.
Hon. Kwamena Duncan expressed his delight at the invitation and promised to be part of the celebrations. He also underscored the importance of the celebrations in view of the fact that the Schools has represented the Central Region well and fed the nation and beyond with valuable assets who are found in almost every fabric of society. He wished the Schools and all its stakeholders well.
The Metro Director of Education for Cape Coast was also elated when the Management called on him with the same anniversary message.
On his part, Mr. Incoom indicated that involving the office of the Metro Director of Education in the Schools’ anniversary celebrations was a step in the right direction and hoped that the bond between the Schools and his office would be further strengthened for mutual benefit.
He likewise, indicated his willingness to partake in the anniversary celebrations.
The activities lined up for the celebrations include, a Thanksgiving Service to usher the anniversary celebrations, a week of peer coaching and quizzes, a presentation of medical consumables to a chosen health facility, a Dinner and Awards Event, a Durbar and Alumni Homecoming Funfair and a Float through the principal streets of Cape Coast.
Flowers Gay Schools’40th anniversary celebrations under the theme: ‘40 Years Of Christan Ethos And Academic Excellence’, promises to be an unforgettable experience.
At times, emergencies such as severe weather, fires or power failures, can disrupt the Schools’ operations. In extreme cases, these circumstances may require the closing of an institution.
In cases where an emergency closing is not authorized, employees who fail to report for work will not be paid for the time off. Employees in essential operations may be asked to work on a day when operations are officially closed. In these circumstances, employees who work will receive regular pay.
At Flowers Gay Schools we understand that every child is exceptional hence our child-centered approach to teaching and learning.
To ensure that our pupils are exceptional amongst equals, we engage them in class assignments, practical programs, healthy competitions, educational trips and high-quality social experiences via our carefully designed curricula drawn up with the intention of training open-minded alumni for a fruitful future!
Flowers Gay Schools is undeniably a highly esteemed educational institution with reputable, highly qualified and skilled teachers and examiners, eager to support and grow incomparable graduates.
By the Grace of God and the consistent day-to-day hard work of our staff, aimed at student success we humbled by the regular and exhilarating outcomes in the BECE every year. Truly as The School Motto says:
By Their Fruit, Ye Shall Know Them”.
We do not only believe in providing academic opportunities and advantages – we believe in growing your child to be smarter, and providing an exceptional educational experience that cannot be found anywhere else.
At Flowers Gay Schools we are devoted to leading our pupils down the path of self-discovery and equipping them with key transferable skills to guarantee that their fullest potential is harnessed and that they are empowered to compete effectually with their compatriots in all spheres of life.
The Schools comprise of:
A Pre-School
A Primary
A Junior High School
Unless otherwise stated (under special arrangements agreed upon with and by employees FLOWERS GAY SCHOOLS and the Schools) the normal work schedule for all employees shall be as follows:
Subject to statutory holidays, vacation holidays and midterm holidays, hours of employment shall be:
- Employees shall report for duty at 7:30 AM on every School Day.
- Except for Wednesdays (when the Schools close at 2:30PM), on all other School Days , after closing at 2:30PM, ‘Extra Classes’/’After School Care’ (in the case of Basic School) are organize by the Schools which extend the closing time to 4:00PM.
Employees shall strictly observe and adhere to these working hours of the Schools accordingly.
Supervisors and or appropriate Heads will advise employees periodically (where and when applicable), of any changes in the times of their schedules.
Staffing needs and operational demands may necessitate variations in starting and ending times, as well as variations in the total hours that may be scheduled each day and week. The Schools shall however officially communicate and agree on such changes with employees as and when they become necessary.
Flexible scheduling, or flextime, is available in some cases to allow employees to vary their starting and ending times each day within established limits. Flextime may be possible if a mutually workable schedule can be negotiated with the employees involved (This shall however be the norm but may be allowed for under peculiar and mutually beneficial circumstances – chiefly in respect of Part time employees). However, such issues as staffing needs, the employee’s performance, and the nature of the job will be considered before approval of flextime. Employees should consult their supervisor and appropriate Heads to request participation in the flextime program.
The Ministry of Education (MoE) via its Regional Directorate has officially furnished the Flowers Gay Schools with the ‘Broad Sheet’ of the The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) 2018 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results and by the special Grace of the Lord God Almighty, we are happy to announce that the ‘Class of 2018’ made the Schools proud.
Thankfully the assiduousness and diligence of the pupils coupled with the efficient commitment of staff and the vigilance and conscientious efforts of parents and guardians paid off.
Two pupils of the ‘Class of 2018’ recorded Grade 1s in all nine subjects (‘9 Ones’ as it’s normally called).
Over the recent past Flowers Gay Schools has considered (for ourselves), the grades 1 to 3 as our preferred/quality passes. Anything above a Grade 3 raises concerns for us, considering the rigorous preparations our pupils are put through. We therefore use the Quality/ Preferred passes (Grades 1-3) in our analysis as one of the indicators of improvement or otherwise.
The percentage of ‘Quality Passes’ recorded by candidates presented for the Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) over the recent past have risen sturdily. In 2016, 67% of pupils presented for the BECE Examinations by Flowers Gay Schools recorded ‘Quality Passes’. In 2017 69% of pupils presented recorded ‘Quality Passes’ indicating a 2% growth in Quality Passes as compared to the previous year (2106). Thankfully, in 2018 78% of candidates presented for the BECE Examinations recorded ‘Quality Passes’ in the various subjects, signifying a 9% rise in ‘Quality Passes’ as compared to the previous year (2017).
The worst Grade (considering the candidates’ best 6 subjects which include their compulsory 4 core subjects) recorded in 2017 was 28 whereas in 2018, the worst Grade recorded was 23.
50% of the pupils presented made between Grades 06 and 11 in 2018 where as in 2017 50% of the pupils presented actually fell within grade 06 and 13 – strongly indicating that 50% of the class presented in 2018 improved on the performance of 50% of the ‘Class of 2017’.
A comparison of academic of pupils presented for the BECE performance between 2017 and 2018 (RE: candidates’ best 6 subjects which include their compulsory 4 core subjects) between Grades 06 and 18 is shown below.
| Percentage of Pupils Presented in 2018 (%) | Percentage of Pupils Presented in 2017 (%) | Grades |
|
14 |
8 | 06 |
|
21 |
16 |
06 Up to 07 |
|
32 |
20 | 06 Up to 08 |
|
38 |
28 |
06 Up to 09 |
|
43 |
34 |
06 Up to 10 |
| 50 |
42 |
06 Up to 11 |
|
57 |
47 |
06 Up to 12 |
|
66 |
50 |
06 Up to 13 |
|
79 |
53 |
06 Up to 14 |
|
82 |
58 |
06 Up to 15 |
|
86 |
61 |
06 Up to 16 |
| 93 | 67 |
06 Up to 17 |
| 96 | 72 |
06 Up to 18 |
We are eternally grateful to God Almighty for seeing us through another success story and thoroughly appreciate all our stakeholders who have in diverse ways contributed to this achievement of the 2018 year group.
Special mention should be made of parents and guardians, staff and management of the Schools as well as the pupils themselves who burnt the midnight oil and toiled through the tough regime of examination preparations.
Flowers Gay Schools in indebted to every one of you. Surely, the results of the ‘Class of 2018’ have clothed all of you in Splendor.
We are hopeful and confident that the ‘Class of 2019’ shall do even better to bring Glory to the Lord God Almighty.
Indeed, ‘….. by their fruit, ye shall know them….
]]>Miss Agatha Cudjoe and Miss Agnes both served with extraordinary levels of commitment at the pre-schools and shall be sourly missed after giving to Flowers Gay Schools, the best part of their 26 and 24 year careers respectively.
Mr. George Abraham who until the end of the past academic year had served the Schools as an ITC teacher for 12 years also moved on as a result of inevitable family commitments. His generous devotion to solving IT related challenges during his stay with the Schools was consummate and shall not be forgotten anytime soon.
Regrettably, the School lost the services of Miss Emefa Dogbatse and Mr. Christopher Yeboah of the English and French departments respectively to further academic pursuits which would conflict with their commitments to the Schools.
Flowers Gay Schools recognizes, acknowledges and appreciates the altruistic service they individually and collectively rendered to the Schools and wishes them well in their every endeavor in the future.
We pray that the grace of God locates every one of our departing old staff and are confident that all the new staff shall by God’s divine providence deliver their best to impart knowledge to the Children of Flowers Gay Schools.
In spite of the loss, Flowers Gay Schools is happy to announce that the services of some new highly competent professional teachers have been engaged to replace the few who left owing to unavoidable circumstances.
Ms. Joyce Amoak and Vivian K. Maumunyu join the teaching staff of the Home Economics and English departments respectively on permanent basis whilst Mr. Emmanuel Agudey has been engaged to teach ICT.
To further strengthen the ICT department, the Schools have engaged the services of Mr. Josef Ansah Odum as a ICT Technician who joins us from the Holy Trinity Lutheran School in Kumasi.
To augment and stabilize the French Department of the Schools which hitherto had been manned on part time basis, three professional French teachers with immense experience and impeccable educational credentials (Mr. Elom Kofitse Azouma, Ms. Linda Johnson and Mr. Matthew Kofi Segbedzi), have been employed to afford our pupils more access to French Teachers during the term which should hopefully translate into an enhanced interest in the subject area and ultimately the best results for the Schools.
Flowers Gay Schools officially welcome all our new staff into our fraternity and trust that your contribution will ultimately add to the impeccable image we have been graced with.
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