SHS Reporting Date Unchanged- GES

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has noted that the 2024/25 academic calendar has not been altered, with reporting date for Senior High Schools (SHS) still intact.

This comes after the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) raised concerns about the government’s debt to schools and called for the extension of the reopening date.

In a letter to the Minister for Education, the CHASS acknowledged a recent release of funds but stated that it was inadequate to cover all recurrent monies owed schools; arrears for perishable items; funds for single-track and day students; distribution of foods and utility bills.

These bills, it noted, remain critical to the reopening and smooth functioning of second-cycle institutions on January 3 and therefore called for their disbursement on time or the extension of the vacation.

However, it appears that as of January 2, the funds had not been released with some schools issuing instructions for students to remain at home.

In a statement issued on January 2, 2024, the Management of the Ghana Education Service emphasized that the January 3 reopening date for students in second-cycle institutions hasn’t changed.

“The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) wishes to remind students, staff, parents, and the general public that the 2024/25 academic calendar has not changed. As previously announced, SHS students are expected to report back to school on January 3, 2025.”

It disclosed it was engaging the Ministry of Education to resolve concerns raised by the CHASS.

“Management of GES is engaging the Ministry for a speedy resolution of concerns raised by the leadership of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS).”

It concluded, “We kindly request that all stakeholders take note of these dates and make necessary arrangements accordingly.”

Source: opemsuo.com /Hajara Fuseini