GES Confirms Eid-ul-Fitr and Easter Holidays for Schools

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that Eid al-Fitr and Easter will be observed as holidays.

The first set of holidays will be observed on March 20 and March 23 in commemoration of Eid-ul-Fitr, while the second will be observed on April 3 and April 6 as Easter holidays.

This was contained in a circular to all regional education directors.

“Management of the Ghana Education Service wishes to remind all Regional Directors that the Eid-ul-Fitr and Easter holidays, which dates are 20th and 23rd March, and 3rd and 6th April, respectively, are recognised statutory holidays in Ghana and must therefore be duly observed by all schools across the country.”

It also directed that schools permit boarding students who may choose not to travel home during the holiday period to stay on campus with the needed provisions for safe accommodation, feeding and supervision ensured.

“Appropriate arrangements are to be made by school heads to ensure their welfare and supervision during this period,” the directive added.

The GES directed the Regional Directors to communicate the directive to all Heads of Schools within their jurisdictions through Metro/Municipal/District Directors.

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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