In this blog post, GESHub.org has listed all the items needed by freshers for Senior High School & Senior High Technical School as outlined by the Ghana Education Service.
GES harmonised prospectus for SHS freshers
Category 1 – Basic needs (Must have)
- Hard Body Suit case or trunk
- Chop Box (Wooden/Plastic)
- Drinking Cup,1 plastic or stainless plate and a set of cutlery
- Toiletries (1 Deodorant, 1 pack T-roll, tooth paste, tooth brush, Soap, pomade and 2 packs of sanitary pads for girls)
- Decent sandals (school’s specification) – No embellishment
- A pair of leather slippers (school’s specification)
- Decent Sneakers (black or white)
- 2 Pair of Socks (school’s specification)
- 1 Pyjamas/sleep wear
- Under wear (5 pants and 3 vests for girls, 3 boxer shorts or pants & 3 Singlets for boys)
- 1 Plastic Bucket with Cover and Pail
- RSV/NIV Bible/Quran and Hymn Book for Christians (School Specified)
- Pillow covered with Mackintosh
- 2 Students’ bedsheets with 2 pillow cases – Plain white
- 1 Blanket & Sleeping cloth
- A Pair of Khaki Trousers
- A Pair of White Trousers
- White dress for ladies
- 2 White Shirts
- Student’s size mosquito net
- 1 School bag
- 1 Mathematical Set & Scientific Calculator
- Standard Graph Book
- 1 Cutlass
Category 2 – Cleaning Materials
- A pair of Hand Gloves (Hard)
- Liquid Soap (5 litres)
- 1Kg Washing Powdered Soap
- 1 Bleach (small size)
- 1 Dust Pan
- 1 Long Handle Broom
- 1 Scrubbing brush
- 1 Standing Mop and Mop Bucket
- 1 Duster
- 1 Short Local Broom
Personal Items
- 1 Mathematical Set & Scientific Calculator
- Decent sandals (school’s specification) – No embellishment
- Decent Sneakers (black or white)
- 1 School bag
Items Required
- Valid NHIS Card
- National Id Card (Ghana Card If Any)
- Two Passport Size Pictures
- Photocopy Of Birth Certificate /Baptismal Certificate If Required By School
NB: All personal items should be embossed or embroidered with the student’s name
The success of the National Prospectus lies in its effective implementation. School administrators, teachers, parents, and students all play crucial roles in ensuring that the guidelines outlined in the prospectus are followed.
Regular training sessions for educators and dissemination of information to parents will contribute to the seamless integration of the prospectus into the education system.
Download the PDF of the Official GES harmonised prospectus for SHS/SHTS freshers on this page.
Source: GESHub.org
