Bo School
| Established | 1906 |
|---|---|
| Type | Public School |
| Religion | Both Christian and Muslim prayers are said, but the school is independent. |
| Location | Bo, Sierra Leone |
| Gender | Boys |
| Ages | 11–18 |
The Bo Government Secondary School commonly known as Bo School is a secondary school located in Bo, the second largest city in Sierra Leone. The school was founded in 1906 at the behest of Governor Leslie Probyn to educate the sons of Paramount Chiefs in the British manner. It is located on 13.5 acres (5.5 ha) in the center of Bo and has a long history of developing the elite of Sierra Leone, especially the country's politicians.
A football field, a volleyball court, a basketball court, a long tennis, and cricket pitch enrich the recreational facilities the school provides. There are plans to rehabilitate the school swimming pool.
The Old Bo Boys Association (OBBA) was formed in 1929 and now has branches all over the world, most prominently in the United Kingdom.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Banja Tejan-Sie, Sierra Leonean politician and one of the founding members of the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP)
- Sorie Ibrahim Koroma, Vice President of Sierra Leone from 1971-1986
- Ibrahim Inspector Bah, Sierra Leonean football star and former captain of Leone Stars.
- Amadu Wurie, Sierra Leonean educationist and politician.
- Julius Gibrilla Woobay, football star
- Aluspah Brewah, Sierra Leonean football star
- Paul Kpaka, Sierra Leonean football star
- Kanja Ibrahim Sesay, Financial Secretary of Bo District Students Union and Secretary General of the Fourah Bay College Students Union
Julius Maada Bio (Ret. Brigadier general-SLA): Vice chairman and chairman of the National Provissional Ruling Council (N.P.R.C).
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