School Profile
O’Reilly Senior High School is a renowned secondary school located at Okpoi-Gonno in the Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal District, Accra, Ghana. Established in 1925 by a Sierra Leonean Anglican Priest, Rev. Ezekiel Festus O’Reilly, the school has a rich history of academic excellence and has produced many successful alumni. After Accra High School, Adisadel College, and Mfantsipim School, O’Reilly Senior High School is the second-oldest senior high school in the Greater Accra Region and the fourth-oldest senior high school overall in Ghana.
Key Statistics
History
Rev. Ezekiel Festus O’Reilly, a Sierra Leonean Anglican Priest, established the O’Reilly Educational Institute (as it was first known) in August 1925. The school’s first home can still be seen in the area known as Korle Wokon, north of Ussher Town.
As the number of pupils increased, Rev. O’Reilly sought to find a new location for the school. Fortunately, he had become acquainted with Francis Dove, the elder brother of his first sponsor, Silas Dove. Through this relationship, Rev.
Board of Governors
Hon. Daniel Amartey
Chairman
Mrs. Mary Quaye
Director General's Rep
Mrs. Nadia L. Annan
Headmistress
Mr. NII Nortey Tawiah
Nuumo Nmashie Family Rep
Mr. Alphaeus K. Adzei
Original Owners of the Land
Mr. Stephen Abamfo
Regional Director's Rep
Bishop Gideon Titi-Ofei
Religious Rep
Mr. Adane Bosea
PTA Rep
Mr. Lord Bekoe
Historical Rep
Mr. Emmanuel Neequaye
Old Students Rep
Mr. Lennon Laryea Derock
LEKMA REP
Miss Sussie Sackey
Old Students Rep
Mrs. Florence Agyekum Dankwah
Teaching Staff Rep
Mrs. Susuana Abordo
Non-Teaching Staff Rep
Miss Asimiru Rabiatu
Member / Secretary
Heads
Headmistress
Headmistress
Headmistress
Mrs Nadia Lartetsoo Anang
Assistant Headmaster Domestic
Assistant Headmaster Domestic
Assistant Headmaster Domestic
Robert Josiah-Churcher
Asst Head Academics
Asst Head Academics
Asst Head Academics
John Ankoh
Asst Head Admin
Asst Head Admin
Asst Head Admin
Ms Rabiatu Asmiru
Past Heads
Rev. Ezekiel Festus O'reilly
Rev. Ezekiel Festus O'reilly
Rev. Ezekiel Festus O'reilly
1925 – 1944
Mr. E. L. O’reilly Wright
Mr. E. L. O’reilly Wright
Mr. E. L. O’reilly Wright
1957 - 1961
Mr. Ewusi
Mr. Ewusi
Mr. Ewusi
1961 - 1966
Mr. J. B. Cobbinah
Mr. J. B. Cobbinah
Mr. J. B. Cobbinah
1967 – 1977
Mr. C. K. Ayi
Mr. C. K. Ayi
Mr. C. K. Ayi
1977 – 1993
Mrs. Dina Keteku
Mrs. Dina Keteku
Mrs. Dina Keteku
1993 - 2003
Mrs. Jane Chinebuah
Mrs. Jane Chinebuah
Mrs. Jane Chinebuah
2003 – 2007
Mrs. Mary Adu Gyamfi
Mrs. Mary Adu Gyamfi
Mrs. Mary Adu Gyamfi
2007 – 2015
Rev. William F. Garr
Rev. William F. Garr
Rev. William F. Garr
2015 - 2017
Mrs. Patience T.A NII Okpe
Mrs. Patience T.A NII Okpe
Mrs. Patience T.A NII Okpe
2017 – 2019
Mrs. Rejoice Acorlor
Mrs. Rejoice Acorlor
Mrs. Rejoice Acorlor
2019 - 2022
Mission
To train learners to unearth their potential and to instil in them excellent values through quality teaching, supervision and inspiration
Core Values
Accountability
Respect for Diversity
Teamwork
Dedication
Intergrity
School Values
Punctuality
Excellence
Honesty
Hardwork
Dedication
Teamwork
Trust
Cleanliness
Tolerance
Definition of Core Values
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Accountability: it is the or condition of being accountable.
Similar words: responsivity, reporting, answerability, liability, and obedience - Respect for Diversity: It is the understanding that human beings are equal participants in a common ethical world by virtue of their human status, all the while recognizing each individual uniqueness and difference. Examples are respecting different languages, respect for gender, respect for individual needs and respect for religion
- Teamwork: A process of working collaboratively with a group of people to achieve a goal
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Dedication: The quality of being committed to a task or purpose
Similar words: commitment, zeal, diligence, perseverance, enthusiasm, persistence, hard work, effort, devotion, loyalty, allegiance, and faithfulness -
Integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
Similar words: honesty, uprightness, morality, virtue, sincerity, truthfulness, and ethics
School Anthem
We are Students of O’Reilly School and we thank God for this day. We bless the name of founder For the vision that he saw; His mantle upon us now shines, To uphold his great and lofty ideals fair,
Refrain
Etikete! is our motto ,
To stand fast for ever,
Remember now our founder,
But our duty first to God then man.