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West Africa Senior High School

Also known as: WASS

West Africa Senior High School — school that competed in the 2026 National Investment Quiz and National Science and Maths Quiz, experiencing gang violence concerns in 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The second contest delivered another closely fought battle involving Mfantsipim, West Africa Senior High School (WASS), Wesley Girls’ High School and St Augustine’s College. …

    Four Schools, One Crown: Prempeh, Corpus Christi, Mfantsipim and St Augustine’s battle for NIQ trophy
  3. Joy Online

    West Africa Senior High School (WASS) and St. Louis Senior High School have secured qualification to the semi-finals of the 2026 National Investment Quiz after emerging as the top two schools in the third quarter-final contest. …

    National Investment Quiz: West Africa SHS, St. Louis SHS advance to semi-finals
  4. August 2026
  5. Joy Online

    West Africa Senior High School has sent a loud warning to the competition, powering past Oda SHS and Mankessim SHTS to book a place in the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). …

    NSMQ 2026: West Africa SHS powers past Oda SHS, Mankessim SHTS to book one-eighth spot on 80th anniversary
  6. July 2026
  7. Joy Online

    … He cited incidents at Accra High School, Kinbu and West Africa Senior High School, including a case where a student allegedly mobilised a gang to attack teachers after being turned away from the school. …

    Gang-related violence spreading from tertiary institutions to senior high schools – GES
  8. Joy Online

    … bbing of a final-year student of Koforidua Senior High Technical School during the Super Zonal Sports Festival, the alleged gang rape of a female student at Osino Presbyterian SHS, as well as separate assault cases involving teachers and students at West Africa Senior High School …

    Education Ministry, CHASS begin push for national strategy to curb SHS indiscipline
  9. June 2026
  10. The Chronicle

    … Minister ArmahBuah planting a tree Speaking at the event, which coincided with the celebration of World Environment Day at the West Africa Senior High School in Accra, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanu …

    Gov’t Targets 30m Trees After Exceeding 2025 Goal
  11. Joy Online

    … Speaking at the 2026 Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative held at the West Africa Senior High School on 5 June under the theme “Forests and Economies”, Prof. …

    EPA urges Ghanaians to report environmental offenders
  12. Joy Online

    … Speaking at the 2026 Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative held at West Africa Senior High School on June 5 under the theme “Forests and Economies,”, Prof Anankware stressed that environmental protection efforts cannot be effective if they are concentrated only in the national c …

    Non-compliance could lead to permit suspension or revocation – EPA warns mining firms
  13. Joy Online

    … Speaking at the 2026 Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative on June 5 at West Africa Senior High School under the theme “Forests and Economies,” the Minister announced that Ghana has planted over 31 million trees nationwide, surpassing its 30 million target through the collective …

    Ghana surpasses 30 million-tree target, urges stronger post-planting care – Lands Minister
  14. Joy Online

    … Speaking at the 2026 Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative held on June 5 at West Africa Senior High School under the theme “Forests and Economies,” the minister said the government’s environmental agenda extends beyond tree planting to long-term care, monitoring, and protection …

    Government moving ahead with ban on Styrofoam packs, says Lands Minister

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Four schools qualify for 2026 National Investment Quiz final

    Prempeh College, Corpus Christi, Mfantsipim and St Augustine's College have advanced to the final of the 2026 National Investment Quiz after semi-final contests held at the University of Ghana on Wednesday, September 30.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

  1. West Africa SHS, St. Louis SHS reach investment quiz semi-finals

    West Africa Senior High School and St. Louis Senior High School qualified for the semi-finals of the 2026 National Investment Quiz after finishing first and second respectively in the third quarter-final contest, with West Africa SHS scoring 50 points and St. Louis SHS scoring 32 points.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 22 August

  1. West Africa SHS advances to NSMQ one-eighth stage

    West Africa Senior High School defeated Oda SHS and Mankessim SHTS at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz preliminary stage, finishing on 55 points to book a place in the one-eighth stage. The victory marks the school's 80th anniversary.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Gang violence spreading to senior high schools from universities

    Ghana Education Service has warned that gang-related violence and serious indiscipline previously seen mainly in tertiary institutions are increasingly affecting senior high schools, with incidents at institutions like Accra High School and West Africa SHS. The GES Director-General attributed the problem partly to weak implementation of positive discipline policies adopted after corporal punishment was abandoned in 2017, and cited social media and changing societal values as contributing factors.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Education Ministry, CHASS plan national strategy to curb SHS indiscipline

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has engaged the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools ahead of a national conference to address growing indiscipline in senior high schools. The effort comes after a string of violent incidents in recent years, including six recorded within a week in February 2026.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Ghana sets 30m tree planting target for 2026

    Ghana has set a target of planting 30 million tree seedlings in 2026 as part of efforts to combat climate change and restore forest cover, following the planting of more than 31 million trees in 2025 under the Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources warned that Ghana is already experiencing climate change effects including rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, floods, droughts, and coastal erosion.

    8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 5 June

  1. EPA calls on Ghanaians to report environmental offences

    The EPA's Deputy Chief Executive Officer has urged Ghanaians, especially young people, to report environmental offences and become active environmental stewards by planting trees, reducing plastic use, and championing sustainability initiatives in their communities.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. EPA warns mining firms of permit suspension for non-compliance

    The EPA's Deputy CEO said mining companies that fail to comply with environmental regulations risk having their permits suspended or revoked, stressing that environmental sustainability must not be sacrificed despite mining's importance to Ghana's economy.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana exceeds 30 million trees planted; minister urges survival focus

    Ghana has planted over 31 million trees nationwide, surpassing its 30 million target through efforts by government institutions, traditional authorities, schools, religious bodies, and civil society. The Lands Minister stressed that true success should be measured by tree survival and maturation rather than seedling numbers, calling for stronger post-planting monitoring and care.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Government pursuing styrofoam ban and environmental sustainability measures

    The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources said the government is moving ahead with a ban on styrofoam packs as part of broader environmental interventions including marine and coastal conservation, renewable energy investments, and climate-smart policies aligned with the Paris Agreement.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Ghana's forestry sector valued at $260m in timber supply

    The Forestry Commission CEO said more than 350 private companies and individuals are engaged in commercial forest plantations within forest reserves, and in 2025 the sector supplied 952,000 cubic metres of timber and timber products valued at roughly $260 million to domestic and export markets.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Government directs Gaming Commission to align growth with economic agenda

    The government has called on the Gaming Commission of Ghana to ensure the gaming industry's expansion contributes to the country's broader economic transformation agenda, focusing on regulation, revenue, and responsible gaming practices.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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