The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially announced the academic calendar for the 2024/2025 school year for Form 1 students in Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS). According to the latest circular from the GES headquarters, the re-opening and vacation dates for first-year students have been set as follows:
GES reopening & vacation dates for SHS/SHTS 1 students
- Re-opening Date: Friday, 27th September 2024
- Vacation Date: Friday, 6th December 2024
The GES management emphasizes that all other activities, programs, and arrangements for the semester will remain unchanged. This update is crucial for students, parents, and educators as they plan for the upcoming academic year.
The announcement was communicated through an official letter signed by Mr. Prince C. Agyemang-Duah, the Acting Director of the Schools and Instructions Division, on behalf of the Director-General of GES. The letter was addressed to all Regional Directors of Education and copied to key stakeholders, including the Chairman of the GES Council, the Director-General of GES Headquarters, the Deputy Director-General (Management Services), the Deputy Director-General (Quality and Assurance), and the National President of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) in Kumasi.
The GES continues to ensure that the academic calendar is well-structured to provide a conducive learning environment for students. Stakeholders are encouraged to take note of these dates and make the necessary preparations for a smooth and successful academic year.
For further information and updates, individuals are advised to stay connected with their respective school administrations or visit the GES official website.
Source: GESHub.org
