The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially announced the reopening date for first-year students entering Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) for the 2024/2025 academic year. The eagerly awaited announcement comes as students, parents, and school administrators prepare for the transition from Junior High School (JHS) to SHS.
According to the GES, the reopening date for these first-year students is set for Friday, September 27, 2024. This marks the beginning of an important phase in the academic journey of the students who recently completed the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The first term of the academic year will run until Friday, December 6, 2024, when the students will go on vacation.
This announcement was detailed in a formal letter dated July 15, 2024, issued by Prince C. Agyemang-Duah, the Acting Director of the Schools and Instructions Division. The letter, referenced as GES/S&ID/MSCL/2024/119, was addressed to all Regional Directors of Education, ensuring that the information reaches the heads of SHS and SHTS institutions across the nation.
In the letter, GES emphasized that all other activities, programs, and arrangements for the semester will remain unchanged despite the specified reopening and vacation dates. This means that while the new students will be adjusting to their new academic environments, the structure and schedule of the semester will continue as planned.
The communication has been disseminated to various key stakeholders within the education sector. This includes the Chairman of the GES Council, the Director-General of GES Headquarters in Accra, the Deputy Directors-General of GES HQ, and the National President of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) in Kumasi. The involvement of these stakeholders ensures that the information is widely shared and that preparations for the incoming students can be effectively coordinated.
This announcement provides clarity and ample time for students, parents, and school administrators to make the necessary preparations for a smooth transition. The GES’s clear communication of the dates helps to avoid any uncertainties and ensures that the academic calendar proceeds as planned.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to take note of these important dates and ensure that all arrangements, including uniforms, textbooks, and other school supplies, are made well in advance. The heads of SHS and SHTS institutions are also expected to use this time to finalize any logistical and administrative preparations needed to welcome the new students.
Source: GESHub.org
