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SLGS 180th Anniversary Giving Tuesday

Tue, Dec 02

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Virtual Event

The 180th Anniversary of the founding of the Grammar School presents a grand opportunity to kick off our inaugural Giving Tuesday campaign to fund much-needed improvements at the school in 2026 and offer an opportunity to help capitalize our Endowment Fund.

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Time & Location

Dec 02, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM

Virtual Event

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About the event

Inaugural Giving Tuesday Campaign to celebrate 180 years of Excellence. Dive into highlights of our remarkable history:

Founding

  • Founded by Church Missionary Society (CMS) on March 25, 1845

  • Started with 14 students

  • Original students came from Freetown and the provinces



Selections

  • Fund Science Lab Renovation

    Donate towards the Science Lab Renovation project in 2026

    Pay what you want

    +Ticket service fee

    Sale ended
  • Fund Restrooms Renovation

    Donate towards the SLGS Restrooms Renovation in 2026.

    Pay what you want

    +Ticket service fee

    Sale ended
  • Donate to Endowment Fund

    Donate to help capitalize the SLGS Alumni Endowment Fund.

    Pay what you want

    +Ticket service fee

    Sale ended

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The Sierra Leone Grammar School was founded on 25th March 1845 as Church Missionary Society (C.M.S.) Grammar School - the first secondary school in Sub-Saharan Africa. The school started with 14 pupils, drawn from students of Fourah Bay College and was housed at Regent Square in a massive building which still exists.

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