The ICT laboratory with desktop computers at each workstation
ICT laboratory
Where Computing is taught, and where the robotics club meets.
Teaching Accra's children since 1981
Star Avenue School is a nursery and primary school in Kokomlemle. The crest carries the year the school opened and the line it has been run on ever since: train up a child.
- Founded
- 1981
- Motto
- Train up a child
Developing the whole child
Education, to us, goes beyond academics. Children need room to discover their interests, develop new talents and build confidence.
- Music lessons
- Ballet
- Taekwondo
- Acro dance
- STEM and robotics
- Swimming
- UCMAS
These experiences help children develop discipline, creativity, teamwork, coordination, problem-solving skills and self-confidence. Other enrichment opportunities run alongside them through the year.
The stage as a classroom
We believe every child should have the opportunity to find their voice.
Throughout the year our pupils take part in stage plays, productions and end-of-year shows. From acting and singing to dancing and public speaking, these experiences encourage children to step outside their comfort zones and express themselves with confidence.
The stage becomes another classroom — one where children learn courage, teamwork, preparation, creativity and the confidence to stand before an audience and shine.
Mission and vision
Our mission
To develop the whole child. Through our small class sizes, our tailored learning experience focuses not solely on academics, but on co-curricular activities, creativity and sports which nurture every aspect of a child's development. Through these, we strengthen character, build resilience, nurture talents, promote healthy bodies and cultivate a grounded spirit, while fostering intellectual growth.
Our vision
To raise holistic, well-spoken, kind, respectful and responsible young people, equipped with a love for learning, and prepared to make a positive impact globally, in the years to come.
The school in numbers
- 45
- Years of teachingFounded in 1981
- 24
- Members of staffLeadership, teaching and support
- 7
- Enrichment activitiesAlongside the curriculum
Four quarters, one line underneath
The shield carries a book, an abacus, a torch and a pencil. Beneath it runs the school's motto — "Train up a child" — and the year it opened.
The book
Reading first. It is the one thing that decides whether the rest of school is possible, and it is where our timetable starts.
The abacus
Number sense built by hand before it is built on paper — counted, moved and seen, not only written down.
The torch
Faith and character. The first of our four core values, and the reason the school exists in the form it does.
The pencil
Making things. Writing, drawing, painting, modelling — the work that gives a child something of their own to show.
Our four core values
Faith, resilience, excellence, and the confidence to use what you have. These are the four things every part of the school is meant to build.
Faith
We nurture a strong foundation in Christian values, helping children grow in faith, love, kindness and integrity. We encourage them to live out these values daily.
Resilience
We train children to embrace difficulties with courage, encouraging them to try again when they do not succeed at first and to persevere in the face of challenges. We show them how tumbles and fumbles are opportunities to learn and grow.
Excellence
We inspire children to always strive for their personal best and to press on until they reach the top. We celebrate their effort, progress and accomplishments while encouraging them to keep challenging themselves to attain higher heights.
Confidence & Creativity
We create opportunities for children to discover their unique talents, explore their creativity and find their voices through the arts, music, on stage performances and hands-on experiences.
The people who run the school
Miss Elaine Brew leads the school, with Rev. David Brew as assistant head. Everyone on staff is named below.
Leadership
Miss Elaine Brew
School Head
Rev. David Brew
Assistant School Head
Miss Ewurama Brew
Administrator
Miss Ewuradjoa Baiden
Assistant Administrator
Heads of department
Miss Promise Sokladzi
Head of Creche
Miss Sandra Debrah
Head of Nursery
Miss Angelina Squire
Head of Kindergarten
Mr. Gabriel Darko
Head of Primary
Mr. Samuel Osei Appiah
Head of JHS
Teaching staff
Miss Becca Lebene
Miss Sheila Acquah
Miss Victoria Mensah
Mr. Godfred Kumi Odoom
Mr. Edwin Otabil
Head of Media
Miss Judith Owusu
Mr. Stephen Sarkodie
Mr. Sena Vava
French
Miss Deborah Konyah
Ghanaian Language (Ga)
Mr. Edward
Sport and Physical Education
Miss Salma Sanusi
Support staff
Miss Gifty Boakye
Miss Stephanie Deku
Wendy Opata
Abigail
Raising something
Most things are settled fastest by the class teacher. If it is not resolved within a week, ask at the office for the head of department; anything about a child’s safety or welfare goes straight to the school administration, without going through anyone else first.
Keeping children safe
All of it is written down, and you may ask to read any of it on a visit. A school that will not show you its child-protection policy should worry you.
One place to raise a concern
Every concern goes to the school administration, which keeps a written record and decides what happens next. Parents may raise anything directly at the office.
Every adult is checked
Police checks and reference checks for all staff, including drivers, kitchen staff and cleaners, before they start. Nobody works unsupervised with children before their checks clear.
Annual training for everyone
All staff complete child-protection training every year — what to look for, what to do, and what never to do. Attendance is recorded.
No corporal punishment
We do not cane. No member of staff may strike a child for any reason. This is a condition of employment, not a preference.
Controlled access
A manned gate, a visitors' book, and CCTV on every gate and corridor. Children are released only to adults named on the collection list.
A nurse on site every day
A registered nurse holds every child's health record and allergy list, and administers prescribed medicine only with written parental consent.
One campus, and what is on it
Everything is on a single site in Kokomlemle, which means a child moves from Creche to Basic 6 without ever changing school, and a parent with three children makes one drop-off.
The science laboratory benches set up for a practical
Science laboratory
A working laboratory where Integrated Science is taught with apparatus, not diagrams.
The library with low shelves and a reading corner
Library and reading corner
Levelled readers for guided reading, plus a Ghanaian fiction collection.
Sports pitch
A full-size astroturf pitch, a short walk from school, for PE, football and sports day.
Preschool playground
A separate, enclosed play area for Creche, Nursery and Kindergarten.
The sick bay with two beds and a first-aid station
Clinic and sick bay
Where a child who is unwell or hurt is looked after until a parent arrives.
The school kitchen where the daily hot lunch is prepared
Kitchen and dining shed
A cooked Ghanaian lunch, prepared on site every day.
The assembly hall set out for a Friday gathering
Assembly hall
Where assemblies, stage plays, productions and end-of-year shows happen.
The creche nap room with low cots and soft lighting
Creche rooms
A nap room, a changing room and a quiet play space for the youngest children.
Admissions
Places are open for Term 1, September 2026
We admit into every class, subject to space. Call or message the office, or come and see the school first — most parents do.
Prefer to talk first? Call or WhatsApp +233 26 150 4477 — the admissions office answers from 7:00am to 4:00pm.