The HOPSA 2001 Year Group has launched a major sustainability project to boost water access at Holy Child School, receiving support from various HOPSA year groups and patrons.
The project launched under the theme “Reliable Water, Every Drop Empowers Her,” aims to provide over 20,000 gallons of water daily to benefit more than 3,000 students and staff, as part of preparations toward the school’s 80th Anniversary celebrations.
The event was spearheaded by the dynamic class of HOPSA 2001, the Sapphires who will be hosting and organising next year’s 80th Speech and Prize-Giving Day of Holy Child School as well as marking 25 years of completing school.
The Project will provide a sustainable water solution for over 3000 students and staff, enhancing the school’s daily water capacity by an impressive 20,000 gallons per day. The launch was a remarkable demonstration of excellence and resilience with the provision of sustainable water at the forefront of the evening’s deliberations.
The occasion was patronised and studded with dignitaries including Prof. Kofi Abotsi, Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu and Mr. Ibrahim Mahama.
In her opening address, the President of the 2001 Year group Mrs. Anita Nadia Attah noted that “the Sapphires have chosen a project that aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 – ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.”
She added that ” this vital project seeks to cure the chronic and perennial water shortages that have affected the school’s daily operations over the years by providing an additional 20,000 gallons of water per day, improving the lives of students and enhancing the school’s infrastructure”.
The Chairperson for the occasion, Professor Kofi Abotsi, a renowned lawyer and Dean of UPSA Law School also noted that the issue of water shortage was endemic to most Cape-Coast schools but especially for a girls’ school, sanitation cannot be taken for granted.
He pointed out that this project was not only for some group of people to solve but for everyone to be involved in. As such, implored all guests present to be a part of this historic and commendable project.
Mrs. Charlotte Okai-Tettey an executive of the group unveiled the 80th Anniversary Patrons including: Isabel Boaten; Nana Odom; Lawrencia Adams; Justina Laing; Juliet Ofeibea Maneaw-Kutin; Stella Afua Adu; Cynthia Lumor; Justice Adelaide Abui Keddey; Rosemary Beryl Archer; Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu; Linah Sowah; Magdalene Ewuraesi Apenteng and Debbie France.
Pledges of support were received from NUHOPSA (HOPSA parent group), HOPSA 2000, HOPSA 2006, HOPSA 1980, HOPSA 2002, HOPSA 2004, HOPSA 2003, HOPSA 1990, HOPSA 1991, HOPSA 1989, and HOPSA 1992.
The Sapphires also acknowledged and appreciated the following personalities and Groups for their support in diverse ways; Sheila Akyea; John Colin Villars ; Delle Brothers; Edward Osei Boakye Trust Fund and Chris Kusi-Appiah.
Businessman and philanthropist, Ibrahim Mahama, a special guest of the event pledged to fully support the project, stating the need to adopt a culture of maintenance to ensure the sustainability of such projects.
He pledged to have his team take up the responsibility of implementing the project entirely.
The Sapphires are committed to working with all stakeholders and still seeking Patrons and Benefactors to help carefully plan and execute the project. This initiative, which will have a significant impact on the school’s future, also reflects the values of sustainability and community leadership that have long been part of Holy Child School’s ethos.
Following the official launch of the Sapphire’s legacy project, a clarion call has been made to all alumni, parents, friends of Holy Child, HOPSANs, as well as Corporate Ghana, to help make the 80th Anniversary of Holy Child School next year a success.
