Knowledge in the Service of Africa!

December 2022

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