A Beacon of Hope
St. Nicholas Preparatory School in Tema New Town, Ghana, is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through education, fostering academic excellence, and personal growth for our students.
More than a school
St. Nicholas Preparatory School was founded in 2012 in Tema New Town to address a simple but urgent need: access to education for children growing up in poverty. What began as a small pre-school classroom has grown into a community school supporting over 200 children from kindergarten to elementary level.
Alongside free, quality education, the school provides daily meals, basic healthcare, and emotional support, creating a safe and stable environment where children can learn with dignity. At St. Nicholas, education is not offered in isolation — it is supported by care, structure, and a strong sense of belonging.
How We Support Every Child
Education
Our students follow the Ghana Education Service curriculum, enriched with sports, music, arts, and language learning.
In addition to core subjects, children are taught Greek and French, encouraging cultural openness, creativity, discipline, and confidence beyond the classroom.
Health
We provide basic healthcare and health monitoring for all our students, including NHIS coverage and preventive care.
Beyond the school, we also support a small number of children with serious health conditions or special needs who are unable to attend school, ensuring they receive ongoing medical and practical assistance.
Nutrition
Every child at St. Nicholas receives two nutritious meals each school day - breakfast and lunch.
Proper nutrition is essential to concentration, physical development, and learning, and for many of our students these meals are a vital part of their daily wellbeing.
Care & Safe Environment
St. Nicholas is a safe, structured, and inclusive environment where children are protected, supported, and respected.
Through emotional support, guidance, and stability, we help children develop self-belief, resilience, and a strong sense of community.
Volunteers
Throughout the year, St. Nicholas warmly welcomes volunteers from both Ghana and abroad. These volunteers play a vital role in the life of the school by supporting classroom instruction, mentoring students, and assisting with extra-curricular activities. Their presence brings diversity, energy, and valuable knowledge to the learning environment, and their contributions greatly enhance the educational experience of our students.
A Day at St. Nicholas
Helping children grow with confidence, curiosity, and hope.
Thank you very much for your care and support
JUANA SEMEHA
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Community
In addition to supporting the school, the Foundation also extends help to families in the local community. This includes the donation of clothes and footwear, generously sourced from international donors and sponsors.
Health
Beyond the regular support provided to the school, the Foundation also caters to the medical needs of six children suffering from various health conditions. Two of these children are pupils of the school, while the remaining four are in the Volta Region of Ghana. It has become necessary for the Foundation to provide financial assistance to these children because their medical cases require large sums of money, which their families cannot provide. Below is a brief profile of beneficiaries and ongoing efforts for their cases.
Growth
The Foundation is responsible for financing the school through fundraising activities and by securing donors and sponsors. The funds raised cover the daily operational costs of the school, including food, healthcare, utilities, transportation, learning materials, staff welfare, and infrastructure development. The Foundation is committed to supporting our pupils beyond Elementary and to the Secondary School. We provide partial support to those in Secondary school whose families are unable to fully meet their educational needs. We also closely monitor all our graduates to ensure they continue their education without interruption, and that no one is left behind after completing Elementary School. In addition, the Foundation works to secure scholarship opportunities at the tertiary level for Secondary School graduates who excel academically.
Leadership
While the Foundation’s primary focus is the school, its work extends beyond the classroom. It also supports broader charitable efforts, including health-related initiatives and scholarship programs for children living in challenging environments with limited access to education. Through these efforts, the Foundation remains committed to creating lasting, positive impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities across Ghana.
How You Can Help
Support St. Nicholas
Your contribution helps provide education, meals, healthcare and stability for children in Tema New Town.
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