Anniversary Activities

Operational strategy

a- Sensitisation, local and international community mobilization through the website, Facebook, and WhatsApp.

b- Production and distribution of special invitations

c- Identify and engage various batches to understand the needs of the school and to get them involved in the preparation and fundraising process

d- An activity to pre-launch the event. (Maybe a church service …) backed by the media

e- Visits, calls with special invitations to ex-staff (especially pioneer teachers) of GBHS Mbengwi

f- Book the Bamenda Congress Hall

g- Shortlist needy children for sponsorship

• A number of talks, exhibitions, and displays throughout the week, showcasing the school’s history, its alumni, and its achievements.
• Round table discussions on various media outlets beginning with the Rainbow Radio Mbengwi.
• Human investment of GBHS students in some key structures in Mbengwi like the Office of the SDO, the Mayor, the Hospital, etc.
• A sporting event between GBHS Mbengwi and other schools in the area
• Anniversary Celebrations at the Congress Hall Bamenda/ fundraising
• Celebrations at the GBHS Mbengwi Campus
• There will also be a souvenir shop for anniversary memorabilia, including T-shirts, pens, notebooks, diaries, etc.
• A closing ceremony

Here is a more detailed schedule on the day of the launch of the events:

• Oct …: Welcome ceremony
• …
• Awards

The organizers of the event are hoping that the 50th-anniversary celebrations will be a memorable event that will rebrand the institution, bring together the GBHS Mbengwi community, and celebrate the school’s rich history.