Sunyani Business Senior High School
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SUBSEC
the beginning of wisdom
Sunyani Business Senior High School
Contents 03 From the director 04 About SUBSEC 06 Our people 07 Our facilities 08 Courses and curriculum 10 Fees and support 11 Applying to study at SUBSEC 12 Preparing to start at SUBSEC 13 Life on campus 14 Looking Ahead © Copyright 2011 Sunyani Business College Limited - All rights Reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic or mechanical, photocopying, recording, etc), or by any information storage or retrieval system or database without written permission from Sunyani Business Senior High School.
Website www.subsec.org Email info@subsec.org Phone +233 (0) 3520 27438 Address Sunyani Business SHS P O Box 1235 Sunyani - Ghana Location Penkwase last stop, off Sunyani-Techiman road, behind Low Cost housing Directions From Sunyani Town Centre, take a Penkwase bound taxi and alight at ‘Penkwase Last Stop’. Students with luggage will need to take a ‘dropping’ taxi direct to the campus near Penkwase Last Stop. The Cocoa House is not a campus of SUBSEC but shown on the front page as an iconic structure of Sunyani and Brong Ahafo region.
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From the director Investing in your child Welcome to Sunyani Business Senior High School. We know that choosing a high school is an important decision for your child and your family and we are glad to provide you with an opportunity to see what is offered at this thriving school. At Sunyani Business Senior High School our core values of achievement, innovation, inclusion and accountability provide the basis for academic development and future success for all. Your child has the opportunity to join us at a truly exciting time as the school embarks on a comprehensive programme as a major force in the provision academic, sports and social education for students. Our school goes from strength to strength, with a committed staff and ever-improving facilities set within a supportive, caring and respectful community. Our students are here to learn and at SUBSEC we have challenging expectations – we are proud of our success and are keen to provide opportunities for each individual to achieve his or her best and to recognise and celebrate their achievements. We at SUBSEC believe the development of the youth is the responsibility of a whole range of stakeholders, especially parents and teachers. As such, your role as a parent or carer, making you an automatic member of our vibrant Parent-Teacher Association, is of great importance to the school.
Ernest P. Asare Ernest P. Asare / Director
This prospectus will give you an insight into what you can expect, but we invite you to find out for yourselves by coming along to see things yourself. Visits and personal tours can be arranged; contact the school office for an appointment. It is also the first opportunity to establish a good working relationship between home and school which will be built upon over the next three-four years. We look forward to welcoming you to Sunyani Business Senior High School.
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About SUBSEC Sunyani Business Senior High School is a private, nongovernment-assisted SHS, fully accredited by the Ghana Education Service (GES) and West African Examinations Council (WAEC). We also run additional courses such as National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI) Secretarial courses (see courses section on page 8). SUBSEC also coeducational, accepting both boys and girls, and runs a day and boarding programme (see pages 12 and 13).
Background Sunyani Business Senior High School, originally known as Sunyani Business College - SUBUSCO, was established through the proprietorship of Mr. E. P. Asare on the 10th of September, 1982. With its unique blend of academic and vocational programmes, SUBUSCO grew rapidly, serving the Brong Ahafo, Western and Northern regions of Ghana and beyond, including neighbouring countries.
In 1990, the government introduced the educational reform (SSS programme) to replace the GCE system and this school became the first private institution in the region to be approved by the GES to run the SSS programme. SUBUSCO was then renamed Sunyani Business Secondary School (SUBSEC). However, as widely known, the national SSS programme took off with a number of limitations and non-assisted schools were most affected with most collapsing by the day, mainly due to their exclusion from vital aspects of the programme and policies. SUBSEC was among the few to survive, thanks to its diverse programmes, innovation, effective management and divine intervention. Thankfully, the hard work and consistency has yielded to accelerated growth since the turn of the century. Since 2003, SUBSEC in partnership with PANEST [Pro-Action Network in Education and Skill Training] introduced youth development programmes through sports, music and social education.
Accreditations and Memberships Organization
Our Status
Ghana Education Service (GES)
Approved Senior High School
West African Examinations Council (WAEC)
Accredited School & Examination Centre
National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI)
Accredited Provider & Examination Centre
Pro-Action Network in Education & Skill Training (PANEST)
Key Project Partner
Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS)
Active Member School
Motto The beginning of wisdom
Vision The school envisages becoming one of the best coeducational High school in the Sunyani municipality in particular and the Brong Ahafo region. 04 Sunyani Business Senior High School
Achievements In light of the mission and set goals, a lot has been achieved as a youth development oriented institution. Our school is known for the inclusion, universal education and equal opportunity policies. This is why our programmes are and continue to be diversified to provide for a wider range and levels of abilities. The school’s year-on-year growth rate currently averages at about fifteen percent.
A significant number of students, after their studies at SUBUSCO/SUBSEC have got the chance to further their education at the universities, polytechnics, teacher training colleges and other institutions. A recognisable proportion also gains direct employment in the public and private sector courtesy of our NVTI, ICT programmes - not forgetting those who apply their skills in managing family businesses or setting up their own In fact, one would be sure to find a former student in almost every major part of the Brong Ahafo, and nationwide especially in the Western, Ashanti, Northern, Upper regions. Also some leavers who get the chance to travel abroad find their course very useful as reference requests towards employment or further education, are common at our office. Due to our consistency, SUBSEC is now a WAEC approved examinations centre since 2006. This makes us the first privately managed school, once again, to achieve this in the Brong Ahafo Region. Since 2003, SUBSEC, in partnership with Panest, a local non-governmental organization, began the Panest Sports Academy to add football and athletics in our youth development programme. Hundreds of young people have benefited or continue to benefit from the project. This has not only withdrawn most of them from the streets and homes back into structured programmes but has also rekindled their interest in formal education which has been integrated into the sports development project. Some trainees have already and continue to progress into higher level clubs and national teams. It will require another booklet to list all known specific achievements. But to conclude, the growth and development means there are more greater achievements to come and by the grace of God, the sky is the limit.
Our People
Your son or daughter is about to embark on an important change in their education life and so will the rest of your family. At our school, we know that your involvement is crucial and therefore we form strong home/school links as early as possible and always. Our core aim is to attain excellence through achievement, innovation, inclusion and accountability. These are reflected in our values‌
Our Students Every student is treated as an individual and is encouraged to develop as a confident independent learner, to explore their personal learning style, experience success and to develop their full potential. We encourage all students to achieve high standards and to develop an enthusiastic problem-solving approach to their work so that they can feel confident with their academic and social skills, inside and outside school. Learning and teaching is a two-way process and we want our students to leave Sunyani Business High School prepared for the challenges that further education and adult life will bring. 06 Sunyani Business Senior High School
Our Parents and Carers We encourage partnership between home and school to ensure that every student feels supported in their passage into adulthood. We value the contribution that parents and carers make to the life of the school and welcome opportunities to develop this further. As a parent or carer, you have automatic membership to our PTA. The Association’s main purpose is to support the education of all our students and this is primarily achieved by the meetings, policies, fund-raising and social activities that take place throughout the academic year. Your involvement, however big or small, is crucial to the ongoing success of our school in general.
Our Staff
Our World
Your child’s learning is our most important goal and its success will depend on the three-way partnership of yourself, your child and our staff. Your child’s tutor is the first point of contact between home and school and will be available at any time to discuss your child’s progress and formally at PTA meetings held during the year.
in this rapidly changing world, we aim to equip our students with the skills necessary to adapt and develop as individuals: social, flexible, creative and cooperative. Our specialist programmes will give our students an additional advantage in an increasingly technological society. At Sunyani Business High School we maximise opportunities that are on offer to students and the community as a whole.
SUBSEC is staffed with experienced and qualified teachers, each of them carefully selected to build a dedicated team that work devotedly toward the achievement of set objectives.
Our Community All students and members of staff contribute to a thriving and caring community within and beyond the school. Accountability to each other is important and all are expected to participate. Our diversity contributes to developing students’ potential as healthy, well-balanced citizens who respect each other and their community.
Our facilities At Sunyani Business Senior High School we believe that our students and staff deserve the best. We want you to learn in stimulating and comfortable surroundings with access to standard facilities. Thus over the years, we have invested in providing facilities for learning, boarding, sanitation and recreation. These include classrooms, dormitories, computers, sports equipment, etc. Yet we know the provision and maintenance off he facilities is an unending process. Therefore continued investment in facilities remains a top priority in our planning and expenditure. Student Prospectus 07
Courses and Curriculum Examination
Course Option
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations English Language WASSCE Business Accounting (3-4 years)
Core Mathematics Integrated Science Social Studies Computer Studies English Language
WASSCE Business Secretarial (3-4 years)
Core Mathematics Integrated Science Social Studies Computer Studies English Language
WASSCE General Arts (3-4 years)
Core Mathematics Integrated Science Social Studies Computer Studies
Financial Accounting Economics Business Maths & Costing Business Management Typewriting Economics Business Maths & Costing Business Management Economics Government Christian & Religious Studies French / Twi Language
National Vocational Training Institute Examinations
NVTI
English NVTI Information Technology (2-3 years)
Business Mathematics Commerce Computer Studies English
NVTI Typist (2-3 years)
Business Mathematics Commerce Computer Studies English
NVTI Senior Tyist (1 year)
Business Mathematics Commerce Computer Studies
Office Practice Typing Shorthand
Office Practice Typing Shorthand
Office Practice Typing Shorthand
Disclaimer: The courses described in our prospectus are those expected to be on offer during the 2011-2012 academic year. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this prospectus. SUBSEC reserves the right, however, to introduce changes including the addition, withdrawal or restructuring of courses. It is important to note that places on courses are subject to availability, and that the subjects themselves may be subject to a viable number of students enrolling. The contents of this prospectus therefore do not form a contractual obligation on Sunyani Business Senior High School.
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Senior High School and Vocational Education At Sunyani Business High School, the requirements of the WASSCE and national curriculum are met. However, our curriculum ensures that students keep as many options open as possible for further study and employment our curriculum extends to ensure that students are stimulated in their learning and supported in the achievement of the highest possible standards. In addition, they progress through the course according to their individual abilities.
All students also follow non-examination courses in Physical Education / Sports, ICT / Computer Studies and Social Education.
Our WASSCE students study English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, together with other elective subjects. See the courses section for full details, in terms of subjects, entry requirements and examinations.
Furthermore, attention is given to high achieving students as appropriate. Mentors work with students to identify and address their particular issues and to ensure that these students can achieve to their full potential.
The school offers separate vocational courses such as NVTI and GBCE which can be studied as a main course. Main stream WASSCE students are also encouraged to take these courses as well.
Religious Education and Collective Worship Homework and Study Support One of the school’s main objectives in offering a study support programme is to drive forward a rich and diverse curriculum for the 21st century. This programme encourages independent study across the curriculum and is offered in a variety of ways; homework groups, extra support before and after school, access to ICT facilities, visits by specialists, workshops and training. Homework is set throughout the school. A homework timetable is issued to all students at the start of each academic year. Where applicable, parents can help their children by providing support in the completion of homework.
The school policy is that religious education and acts of collective worship should include all students and promote respect for different cultures and beliefs. Worship services are therefore integrated into the curriculum. Social Education In cooperation with PANEST, the school runs a policy for social education. We have a comprehensive programme of study that embraces values, behaviour and attitudes, as well as knowledge. This includes an emphasis on good citizenship, relationships and responsibilities, families and parenthood, as well as an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of reproduction, growth and development, contraception and sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS.
Sports and Physical Education Clubs The aims of our physical education curriculum are to include all students and to promote positive attitudes to healthy living. The school provides sports facilities including athletics, volleyball, football pitches. The school is working with PANEST to include other facilities and further improve current ones. There are numerous activities for all students before and after school which offer sports and other physical activities.
There is a number of academic, social, sports and health clubs as part of the school’s curriculum as well as extracurricular activities at Sunyani Business High School. These are aimed at the total development of the individual and suit everyone’s needs and aspirations. it is mandatory for every student to take an active part in the clubs. More information about this is found in the student code of conduct. Student Prospectus 09
Fees and Support The current fees are indicated on a separate sheet included in the student application pack. Here at SUBSEC, our main aim is to help in the education of young people for a successful future. We know how it is not always easy to sponsor a child in education. A such our fees are set in consideration of this as well as the periodic guidelines by the education ministry and private school sector.
Bursaries and Scholarships As a private, non-assisted institution, resources are scarce but the school’s intent is ambitious. The school goes the extra mile to support and motivate deserving students financially. Where possible we co-operate with other organizations such as Pro-Action Network in Education and Skill Training (PANEST) greater assistance. Students who excel in academics, sports and other co-curricular activities may benefit from the scheme. In addition, incidental bursaries are also extended to assist students whose fees-paying parents or carers become incapacitated during their course of study.
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Applying To Study At SUBSEC
Who Can Apply
Who Can Apply
Admission to Sunyani Business High School is open to the following: 01. Junior High School (JHS) leavers or Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) holders
Obtain a student application pack from the admissions office or our other outlets in the region. The pack contains: 01. This prospectus
02. Current senior high school students seeking transfer from their school or a change of course
02. Application Forms and 03. Fees List
03. Past senior high school students who want to re-sit or divert their course (no admission is made into the final year). Administrative, accounts, clerical or secretarial workers or in the formal sector may apply to pursue a vocational course.
Disclaimer Please note that your acquistion of the application pack
or submission of the application form is not a guarantee of admission. See the ‘After Your Application’ section on the next page.
Filling The Application Form
Submitting Your Application Form
Read these instructions carefully before attempting to fill the form.
After filling the application form, attach the following 01. your original BECE certificate
Fill the application form in black ink and block or capital letters. Personal details: Fill all parts as required. Previous education: Write the names of your previous schools (start with the most recent one), dates, types of certificates and aggregates as well as any office or post held or sports activities you took part. Course applying for: Indicate your choice of any of the options of the three programmes of study using (1st, 2nd and 3rd) respectively. Note that your choices are not final. Several factors are considered by the admissions board before a place and course is offered. If you are not sure whether you qualify for a course of your choice, you may leave this portion blank or contact the admission office before you indicate your choice. Indicate the year of entry. There is no direct admission into final year. Pre-High level is a one-year foundation programme for applicants whose B.E.C.E. aggregate are not strong enough to enter a main course directly.
02. 3 passport size photos Then send it personally to the Admission Office, together with the necessary fees and costs, which will be payable subject to the offer of admission. All the necessary information on contacts and directions to the school campus are on page 2.
After Your Application When your application is received, it will be checked and assessed by the admissions board. If you are successful, the school will issues an offer letter of admission to you the applicant. You are required to pay your fees as shown in the fees list. This is as an indication of your acceptance of the offer and fees paid are non-refundable. As such failure to pay your fees within a reasonable period after the admission offer may be deemed as no acceptance and the school reserves the right to withdraw the offer for another applicant without prior notice.
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Preparing to start SUBSEC The following table indicates the prescribed items students are expected to bring along in their luggage. Any other item not prescribed shall be confiscated. Students requiring the use of any item not stated above due to some reasons such as medications must first discuss this with the office. General
Additional for boys
1 mosquito net
1 white shirt long sleeved
1 thick blanket
2 white shirts short sleeved
1 white bed sheet
2 pairs of khaki trousers
1 bed sheet ordinary
1 pair of trousers white
1 night gown / morning coat
1 pair of black shoes
1 pyjamas 1 student mattress
Additional for girls
1 pillow
3 checked dress (green, black and blue)
3 pillow covers (at least 1 white)
1 white dress and black belt
1 trunk
1 pair of black shoes
1 wooden box with some processed food 2 pairs of white socks 1 bathroom sandals
Additional for sports students
1 pair of trainers or sports shoes
1 pair of sports boots
2 pairs of school sandals
1 sports shirt
1 pair of diner plates
1 sports shorts
1 cutlery set (spoon, fork, table knife)
1 football
1 drinking cup
1 pair of chin guards
1 cutlass or hoe
1 pair of hose
1 bucket
Feeding All boarding students are fed meals from the school kitchen out of the feeding fees paid. Students are also allowed to keep a quantity of ready-to-eat food items such as powdered cocoa and milk, gari, shito, etc. Day students can attend school with their own food or buy from the food stall on campus.
School Uniforms School uniforms, house wears and a house jersey are supplied by the school, the cost included in the admission fees. These are the prescribed school wears and together with the clothes indicated in the table above. 12 Sunyani Business Senior High School
Textbooks and Stationery Stationery such as school-customised exercise and note books, typing sheets, graph books, pens, pencils, erasers, basic computer accessories are available for sale at the school’s bookshop at subsidised prices. Some textbooks may be supplies as and when they are supplies by the education ministry. However, additional prescribed textbooks, school and educational magazines, novels and reading books which help to enhance students’ English language skills are also available.
Life on campus
The beginning of wisdom is the fear of God
Boarding
Discipline
SUBSEC is a day and boarding institution. The Boarding facility user fees (see fees list) provides lodging at a dormitory with all basic utilities and feeding at the canteen.
In pursuit of the school’s mission to educate young people for a successful future, discipline is a key factor in the school’s overall existence, growth and development. All students are trained and expected to exhibit high disciplinary standards throughout their course of study and thereafter.
Induction To help in the transition process from junior to senior high school, an induction day programme is organised for new students in their first term of study Individual handbooks are provided for all students and parents. The handbooks are designed to be full of useful and practical information about every day life at Sunyani Business. Our priority is to ensure that new students settle into our school as quickly as possible and have a clear understanding of what it means to be a member of the community.
In brief, smoking, drunkenness, fighting, stealing, breaking bounds, examination malpractice, and deliberate damage to school property, incitement to riot and rioting, and other forms of anti-social behaviour are offences which attract drastic disciplinary actions. Applicants should therefore obtain, read and keep a copy of the code of conduct and declare their acceptance to abide by it on their application form. Student Prospectus 13
Looking ahead At Sunyani Business Senior High School we are working for the future of your child. We retain traditional values as the foundation of our success, whilst ensuring that we develop opportunities for innovative and creative approaches to learning supported by our standard and developing facilities.
Higher Education Our courses are structured to maximize the student’s chances of furthering their education in a tertiary institution such as university, polytechnique or other college. Due to the competitiveness in gaining access into these institutions and the job world, students are always supported and advised to take their studies serious and pursue further education after their course to enhance their chances of such careers.
Career Advice This is an important part of the school curriculum, focusing on educating and preparing students for life beyond school. Students receive careers education and guidance throughout the course. Students are provided with a good background knowledge of occupations to help them make informed choices for the future and develop the skills which will eventually prepare them for the world of work. Work related learning is an important part of the school’s curriculum. Occasionally, there are talks at, and visits to, local colleges. Students also have access to an adviser who gives information and advice and has close links with local colleges and university.
Career prospects Business Business courses have always been hot choices due to the white-collar careers they lead to either after further studies or in some cases directly after the course. Examples are; Proprietor, Manager, Administrator, Accountancy (Accountant, Auditor, Tax Consultant, Bursar, Accounts Clerk, Book-keeper, Cashier) Storekeeper, Teacher, Custom Officer, Banker, Insurance Broker, Secretaries Clearance and Forwarding Agents Internal Revenue Officer, Personal Assistant, Data Input Worker, Receptionist, Call Centre Operative, Secretary, Typist, Senior Typist, Stenographer, etc. Arts This course provides the widest career opportunities. Only a few can be named here such as Journalist, Broadcaster, Radio Presenter, News Reporter, Teacher, Social Worker, Actor/Actress, Lawyer Tourists Guide, Hotelier, Communication Consultant, Advertising Agent, Soldier, Police personnel, Fireman, Custom Officer. ICT/Typing/Stenography This is a specialist course leading to careers such as Personal Assistant, Data Input Worker, Receptionist, Call Centre Operative, Secretary, Typist, Senior Typist, Stenographer, etc. Sports Our renowned sports programme, in partnership with Panest Sports, has opened and continue to open avenues for our young trainees to higher level sports including football clubs, national junoir teams, national athletics and tertiary education on the merit of sports. Sports students also get the added advantage to get into the security services like the military, police, customs and immigration. Again, your choice to study with us is an important decision. It is our prayer that you have an enjoyable life and successful course of study at Sunyani Business Senior High School. God bless you. 14 Sunyani Business Senior High School
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