The Ghana Education Service is reminding the public that the initially communicated date for reopening of public second-cycle schools in the country has not been changed.
In a press release on Thursday January 2, 2025, it acknowledged previous concerns raised by the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), calling attention to outstanding arrears due the schools, which the group could ultimately lead to a postponement of the reopening date.
CHASS, an association consisting of head teachers and principals of pubic Senior High Schools had in a letter on December 20 last year, itemized a number of debts government owed its schools.
It noted that the arrears stemmed from recurrent monies owed to the schools, funding for perishable items, transport and utility bills. The association made clear that government’s failure to settle the burdening debts could affect the reopening date of the upcoming term.
However, GES in its press statement insisted that the given date had not been revised amidst ongoing talks with CHASS.
“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, while primary and Junior High schools will reopen on January 8, 2025.
“Meanwhile. 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),” the release signed by Head of Public Relations Unit, Cassandra Twum Ampofo averred.
Read statement below
