The Ghana Education Service (GES) Management has announced that it is actively engaging with the Ministry of Education to expedite the resolution of issues raised by the leadership of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS).
This development follows CHASS’s request for the urgent disbursement of pending funds necessary for the smooth operation of Senior High Schools across the country.
With schools scheduled to reopen for the 2025 academic year on January 3, CHASS has expressed concerns that unresolved financial shortfalls could disrupt academic activities and impact student welfare.
In a communiqué signed by CHASS National Secretary, Primus Baro, the leadership highlighted ongoing financial challenges that persist despite prior communications and verbal assurances from the Minister of Education during a Zoom meeting on December 18, 2024.
The communiqué also expressed disappointment in the government’s failure to fulfill promises aimed at addressing the financial crisis.
While CHASS acknowledged the partial release of some funds, it emphasized that these efforts were insufficient to resolve the critical issues.
In response, a statement from the Public Relations Officer of GES, Cassandra Twum Ampofo, confirmed that GES management is working closely with the Ministry of Education to address the concerns promptly. The GES also reassured stakeholders that the 2024/25 academic calendar remains unchanged, as previously announced.
GES urged all stakeholders, including students, staff, and parents, to take note of the reopening date and make necessary preparations.
The GES said 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.
