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Aburi Girls' SHS Headmistress Cynthia Anim Dies While On Work Trip To Italy: "Passed On To Eternity"
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Aburi Girls' SHS Headmistress Cynthia Anim Dies While On Work Trip To Italy: "Passed On To Eternity"

by  Delali Adogla-Bessa 2 min read
  • The Aburi Girls' Senior High School is grieving the death of its esteemed headmistress, Cynthia Anim
  • Anim was attending an educational workshop with heads of senior high schools, and some selected students at the time
  • A member of the group Anim was travelling with told YEN.com.gh she was at the Global Hippo English Olympiad in Italy

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Aburi Girls' Senior High School's headmistress, Cynthia Anim, reportedly died on an official assignment in Italy.

Anim was attending an educational workshop with heads of senior high schools, and some selected students at the time.

Aburi Girls Senior High School is scheduling an emergency board meeting following the death of its headmistress.
Aburi Girls Senior High School is scheduling an emergency board meeting following the death of its headmistress.
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Starr News reported that the Board Chair of the school, Rev E.A. Asiedu, announced the death.

There is no indication of the cause of death, although her passing was met with many tributes online.

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Asiedu said an emergency board meeting to discuss the matter had been scheduled for today (September 30, 2024).

The meeting would discuss arrangements and the way forward, ensuring Anim’s legacy continues to inspire the school's mission.

Anim has been described as a dedicated educator known for her commitment to improving the quality of senior high school education in Ghana.

Giving further details anonymously, a member of the group Anim was travelling with told YEN.com.gh that they were in Assisi at the Global Hippo English Olympiad.

"The organizers of the Hippo English Olympiad invited two public heads of schools, from Aburi Girls Senior High and Pentecost Senior High, to observe the Olympiad, which hosts 63 countries, including Ghana."

Aburi Girls' student passes away

Aburi Girls' Senior High School has already had to contend with some tragedy after the passing of a 16-year-old student.

Stacey Okyere complained of severe stomach pains before her passing in February 2024. Some reports claimed a school nurse accused the girl of feigning illness.

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Kingsley Okyere, the girl’s father, questioned the inability of the school to take his daughter to a hospital.

The police Criminal Investigations Department took over investigations into the passing of the 16-year-old high school student.

Abugiss students show designs for WASSCE practicals

YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Aburi Girls' SHS held an exhibition of outfits designed by home economics students for their WASSCE practicals.

A viral TikTok video, with over 12,000 views at the time, captured the students confidently modelling their self-made clothing, cheered on by peers.

The rest of the student body served as the audience, and they cheered on their colleagues who were modelling for their final-year practical projects.

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Current Affairs Editor) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.

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