History of Mancell Senior High Technical
26th March 1942
Establishment
the late Mrs. Rosamond Mancell.
Mancell Girls Senior High /Technical School was established on 26th March 1942 by a patriotic and visionary citizen of the then Gold Coast (now Ghana), the late Mrs. Rosamond Mancell. The school initially operated under a mango tree at Bantama in Kumasi for three years. Due to growing student numbers, the school was moved to Akwatia Line. As the population continued to rise, land was secured at Banamase (the present location of the school), where permanent structures were eventually developed.
After 32 years of independent work by the founder, significant support came from the NRC Government under Col. I.K. Acheampong, who called Rosemond Mancell to the office of the Netherland Abassador in Accra for the collection of the agreement Paper covering the building of the “Prempeh block”. Other Prominent people who supported this institution were late Nana Sir Osei Agyemang Prempeh II, Otumfuo Nana Opoku Ware II, the entire Royal Family of Manhyia, Mr. Beesley, the then manager Kumasi Brewey Ltd, Mr. Gyamfi, Mr. Keermmerman, the manager of the then UTC and other key industrial stakeholders in Kumasi.
The family of the late Mrs. R. Mancell, committed to the saying of the Late DR. Kwegyri Aggrey, that, “when you educate a woman you educate the entire nation” hence, continue the empowerment of Ghanaian women, officially handed over the school to the Republic of Ghana on 4th April, 2022. The transition process was started by the former headmistress, Ms. Lydia Osei Wusu, who was the first government-appointed Headmistress after the transition. After three years of dedicated service to mother Ghana, she handed over leadership to me (Mary Donkor Mrs) on the 17th February, 2025.
Current Student Population
| Level | Boarding | Day |
|---|---|---|
| SHS 1 | 275 | 42 |
| SHS 2 | 379 | 79 |
| SHS 3 | 182 | 59 |
Staff Population
i. Teaching Staff:
Female: 41
Male: 18
Total: 59
ii. Non-Teaching Staff:
Female: 12
Male: 8
Total: 20
Disciplinary Issues
Five students have been relocated to schools closer to their parents, following repeated disciplinary challenges and with parental involvement.
Eight students are currently under internal suspension as part of corrective disciplinary actions.
Academic Issues
Intervention programs have been introduced to support students academically.
However, these interventions are running with minimal motivation, primarily due to:
Limited incentives for students. Low parental involvement and encouragement, which affects students’ commitment and attitude toward learning.
Examinations
WASSCE 2024: 90% pass rate
Attached to this document is the 2024 wassce results analysis
STEM Initiative
The school is preparing to introduce STEM programs, specifically in Biomedical Science and Engineering, starting from the 2025/2026 academic year.
Symbolism
The school crest is a rich symbol of knowledge, skill, discipline, and courage, reflecting the values and academic vision of Mancell Girls Senior High Technical School. Each element has been carefully chosen to represent both our heritage and our future as we embrace new frontiers in Engineering, Biomedical Science, and General Science from the 2025/2026 academic year.
Upper Section
4.1.2 Pack of Different Colours of Books 📚
At the right side of the crest is a pack of books in different colours. These symbolize the diverse fields of knowledge and the holistic education offered by the school. The colours reflect the unity of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the creative and vocational disciplines, reminding us that learning is broad, vibrant, and interconnected.
The right side bears a quotation for the 21st century learner, representing the spirit of innovation, critical thinking, and global relevance. It points to our commitment to prepare students for a world shaped by rapid technological and scientific change.
4.1.3 Left Quarter – Adinkra Symbol “Akoko Nan Tia Ba Na Enkum Ba” 🐓👣
This Adinkra symbol means “The foot of the hen steps on the chick but it does not kill it.” It stands for nurturing discipline, care, and protection, reminding us that education shapes young minds with firmness, but also with love. It signifies the school’s role as both guardian and guide, ensuring every girl grows with resilience and responsibility.
4.1.4 Lower Section
a. Tape Measure 📏
Represents accuracy, order, and measurement—essential in Mathematics, Engineering design, and scientific experimentation. It reflects the school’s emphasis on precision and careful planning in both technical and academic work.
b. Scissors ✂️
Symbolizes creativity, design, and innovation, particularly in vocational and technical fields. It also reflects the ability to shape ideas, solve problems, and cut pathways to new discoveries in science and engineering.
c. Kitchen Knife 🔪
Stands for practical skills, discipline, and applied science. Beyond its culinary relevance, it reflects sharpness of intellect, readiness for work, and the scientific principles in food science, biomedical studies, and technology.
4.2 Unified Meaning
Together, the crest communicates the school’s mission:
Knowledge (Books) – building academic excellence.
Innovation (Scissors & Tape Measure) – fostering creativity and precision in STEM.
Practical Application (Kitchen Knife) – applying knowledge through skills and science.
4.2.1 Discipline with Care (Adinkra Symbol) – nurturing students with firm but loving guidance.
Global Readiness (Quotation) – preparing students for leadership in the 21st century.
With the introduction of Engineering, Biomedical Science, and General Science in the 2025/2026 academic year, the crest stands as a visual pledge of the school’s determination to equip young women with courage, knowledge, and skills to excel in higher education, industry, and entrepreneurship in the global society. Together, these items in the crest symbolize how STEM education is not only about abstract theories but also about practical skills, precision, creativity, and applied knowledge. They emphasize that the school prepares young women to measure accurately, design creatively, and apply knowledge skillfully in science, technology, engineering, mathematics—and beyond.
ABOUT MANCELL SENIOR HIGH TECHNICAL SCHOOL
OUR HISTORY
Mancell Girls' Senior High/Technical School, formerly Mancell Vocational Institute. Find more from the attached template
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OUR MISSION
Creating an enabling environment that integrates technical and STEM education for the learner to foster on creativity, critical thinking, and leadership for higher education, industry, and entrepreneurship.
OUR VISION
Empowering the learner through skills development for innovation and global impact.
OUR CORE VALUES
Integrity, Innovation, Discipline, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership and Creativity
OUR DEPARTMENTS
1. General Science
2. Mathematics
3. General Arts
4. Languages
5. Home Economics
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OUR ANTHEM
We sing of the school that we love We raise our voices to the sky Mancell, Mancell arise! Oh great and skillful women Leaders of the future Pillars of technical education in Ghana our Motherland We empower, we create, we lead the future generation Mancell, Skillful women a better society Mancell, women of substance Oh Mancell, we hail thee!
