1926
The Freetown Secondary School for Girls, (F.S.S.G) was founded on January 20, 1926, by several outstanding Sierra Leoneans, including an English Missionary, Mrs. Maise Osora. The purpose was, and still remains, to provide a full and complete educational environment for girls. Mrs. Osora’s contribution and dedication gave the school its first name, “Osora School”. At its opening it had just 20 students.
1938
After Mrs. Osora returned to England, several Sierra Leoneans picked up the torch and kept the school going with a combination of private funds and occasional grants. The name was later changed to The Freetown Secondary School for Girls and was, for many years, the only school that provided educational opportunities from kindergarten through secondary school.
1958
The Hannah Benka-Coker Memorial Residence was opened in 1958. It afforded girls from the provinces of Sierra Leone and other African countries a chance to earn their education at a time when tradition and culture acted as barriers to educating them.
1967
The Board of Trustees approved the building of a science laboratory, which was completed in 1967, and a pure science curriculum was introduced at the school.
1971
In 1971, the A-level science curriculum for female students from other secondary schools was introduced at the site of the FSSG science building.
1999
Like most institutions in the capital, the school was attacked in 1999 during the war. The compound and buildings were used by militants as accommodation until civilian rule returned.
Freetown Secondary School for Girls (FSSG)