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The Ministry of Education (MoE) has declared that first-year Senior High School (SHS) students, whether under the single or double-track system, must commence classes on Monday, December 4, 2023, in alignment with the 2023/2024 academic calendar released by the Ghana Education Service (GES). Despite concerns arising from the short notice, the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kwesi Kwarteng, […]
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has revealed that management will consider revising the reopening date for first-year students in the Senior High Schools (SHS). According to the Public Relations Officer of the GES, Cassandra Twum Ampofo, her outfit had taken note of the concerns of Pre-Tertiary Teacher Unions regarding the limited time parents had for […]
Mr. Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Education Committee, has endorsed the plea made by teacher unions for the government to reconsider the reopening date for first-year senior high school (SHS) students nationwide. During an interview on the Class Morning Show on Class 91.3 FM, Mr. Nortsu-Kotoe highlighted the strain on teachers since the […]
Panellists participating in this year’s Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA) engagement series have emphasized the importance of enhancing the technological proficiency of both teachers and students. Their collective goal is to elevate the quality of education and ensure its sustainability. The consensus among the speakers was that a human-centered approach is essential to achieve successful […]
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The one-eighth phase of the 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) concluded yesterday, with 27 Senior High Schools securing coveted spots in the eagerly awaited quarter-finals. Notably, this accomplishment not only ensures their progression to the next rounds but also grants them an automatic qualification for the 2024 edition of the competition. Impressively, eight […]
The government has invested more than GH¢114.5 billion in the education sector since 2017, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has disclosed. Out of the amount, he said, GH¢12.96 billion had been spent on senior high schools. “At the senior high school alone, of which there are 925 schools, we have initiated a total of 1,105 […]
A recent report co-published by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Girls Excellent Movement (GEM) has unveiled concerning statistics regarding instances of sexual assault against female students in Senior High Schools (SHS) spanning the years 2019 to 2021. Entitled ‘Sheltered yet Exposed,’ this report exposes that during this time frame, 51.9% of female […]
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a stern warning to school administrators, admonishing them against the improper collection of funds from students without authorization. This action comes in response to reports alleging that some principals of Senior High School and Senior High Technical School (SHS/SHTS) have been illicitly levying fees on final year students […]
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially disclosed the adjustment of the reopening date for Form One students in Senior High and Senior High Technical Schools. This decision comes as a result of careful consideration of various factors, all aimed at ensuring a seamless start to the academic year. Originally slated for September 18, 2023, […]
In the realm of education, the dynamics of secondary school management have evolved significantly over the years. Traditionally, the transition from teaching to school administration was marked by experienced educators assuming managerial roles. However, the complexities of modern education systems call for a paradigm shift. Introducing administrative principles akin to those employed in universities, which […]
