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A Decade of Keeping the Dream Alive: 2016 – 2026
Inspired by the vision of The Putney School in Vermont, USA, two sisters had a dream — a simple but powerful dream: to provide the orphans of Good Shepherd Home and underprivileged children throughout Cameroon with the best quality education at the lowest possible cost.
This dream became a reality ten years ago, on November 5, 2016. Good Shepherd Academy officially opened its doors in a wonderful ceremony attended by:
- Our Board Members from the USA and Cameroon
- Religious and Traditional Leaders
- State Officials
- Our Construction Team
- Our Pioneer Students and Staff
Just 16 days after our opening, on November 21, 2016, the Anglophone Crisis began. This unfortunately disrupted our vision and forced us to temporarily close our doors. We refused to give up. We reopened in 2020, and our growth since then has been steady and inspiring:
2020: 20 students
2021: 35 students
2022: 45 students
2023: 53 students
2024: 65 students
2025: 85 students
2026: 108 students
Our students have proven that quality education transforms lives. Our results at the Cameroon General Certificate of Education have been outstanding:
2023: 100% at GCE Ordinary and Advanced Levels
2024: 100% at GCE Ordinary and Advanced Levels
2025: 95% at Ordinary Level, 100% at Advanced Level
2026: 95% at Ordinary Level, 100% at Advanced Level
The Foundation Day celebration was wonderful. The students were GREAT. We were honored to have The Rev. Canon Elizabeth Rankin and Dr. Christina Kales, both beautifully dressed in our traditional regalia. In a special surprise, Dr. Kales presented a letter from former President Barack Obama.
As we celebrate this milestone, we do so without our beloved co-founder, Rev. Sr. Jane Manka’a, who dreamed of this day. The Lord called her to glory on April 1, 2021. Though she is not physically with us, her dream lives on in all of us.
Ten years on, the dream is still very much alive. From 20 students to 108, from a crisis-interrupted start to 100% success stories, Good Shepherd Academy stands as a testament to faith, resilience, and the power of education.
Without our faithful donors, none of this would have been possible. We thank God for you every day.
Happy 10th Anniversary to Good Shepherd Academy!
Blessings,
Dr. Churchill Che
Principal
Good Shepherd Academy
