The Rose’s Old Students Association (ROSA) has inaugurated an off-grid rooftop sustainable solar system for St. Rose’s Senior High School (SHS) in Akwatia, Eastern Region, as part of the school’s diamond jubilee celebration.

The solar project, funded by ROSA, aims to provide sustainable energy for St. Rose’s and create a greener future for generations to come.

Other projects handed over to the school include furniture for the school’s old and new dining halls by the 1982 Year Group (YG) and ROSA North America, respectively; a renovated classroom project and refurbished ICT laboratory by ROSA North America; a refurbished school infirmary by the 1985 YG; and five industrial sewing machines donated to the Home Science building by the 1997 Year Group.

Additional projects include a renovated Home Economics Food & Nutrition Laboratory and a refurbished Clothing & Textile Workroom by the 1995 YG, as well as a 60-tray steam cooking machine, retrofitted kitchen, and refurbished gas tank by the 2005 YG.

Handing over the projects to the school during its 60th-anniversary celebration in Akwatia, the outgoing ROSA Global President, Nana Akosua Asantewaa Owusu, stressed the critical importance of the solar system to the students and staff.

She emphasized that the solar installations would provide reliable electricity for learning environments, which is crucial for educational activities like computer labs, libraries, and evening prep sessions.

She explained that the funds raised by ROSA had enabled the installation of solar panels across the school’s campus to ensure that the school not only leads in academic and spiritual formation but also stands at the forefront of sustainable energy and innovation.

“This is more than an infrastructure project. It is a bold statement of vision, responsibility, and hope. And yet, the true test of our success lies not only in raising funds but in what we do next,” she stated.

She further appealed to the management and students of the school to strictly uphold the maintenance of the solar panels and all the legacy projects ROSA year groups have generously presented over the past years.

“These gifts were not made for today alone; they were made to endure. Let’s be intentional. With great responsibility, these initiatives can serve our St. Rose’s SHS for decades to come. Let us steward what we have built with as much honor as we dreamed it,” Owusu added.

The Bishop of Koforidua and chairman of the celebration, His Lordship Most Rev Joseph Afrifa-Agyekum, who commissioned the projects, blessed the old students and appreciated their continuous support for the school.

ROSA hands over dining hall worth GH₵480,000 to St. Rose's SHS

He described ROSA’s exemplary commitment to their alma mater as a testament to the values of service and dedication that St. Rose’s instills in its students.

The Headmistress of St. Rose’s Senior High School (SHS), Marian Esi Jackson, expressed her gratitude for the gesture and support, assuring that she would exercise a strict maintenance culture to ensure the projects served their intended purposes and lasted long.

She said, “I cannot but thank ROSA for living the school’s anthem—‘to our alma mater we’ll be loyal.’ Our alumni are very visible and vibrant and have championed most of the projects in the school.

“Permit me to touch on a few ROSA projects: refurbishment of Sr. Solamen Ott Assembly Hall, renovation of Bishop Andoh Block, and the mighty Solar Energy Project.

“It is my fervent prayer that the unity among these sisters continues to grow stronger and that they will continue their good works for St. Rose’s and Mother Ghana,” Jackson added.



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