Over 30 students from Sawla Senior High School in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region have been indefinitely suspended for breaching school regulations.
The majority of the suspended students, predominantly girls, are accused of violating Ghana Education Service (GES) policies by bringing mobile phones to school.
Sources within the District Directorate of GES suggest the students were involved in various immoral activities on campus. Following an investigation by a seven-member committee formed by the school management, the students were found guilty, leading to their suspension.
Sawla Senior High School has faced controversy in recent years, with incidents of inappropriate tutor-student relationships leading to dismissals and suspensions.
However, some parents are protesting the school’s decision, claiming they were not formally notified of their children’s suspension. These parents express concern, as they only learned about the suspensions from third parties, questioning the school’s unilateral decision-making without involving families in the disciplinary process.
The sudden suspension has left some parents distressed, as they are uncertain about their children’s whereabouts following their removal from school.
Sawla Senior High School has been under scrutiny in recent years for various issues, including poor academic performance.
In the 2022 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), the school recorded the lowest position in the Savannah Region, which also ranked last nationally.
The incident has sparked renewed concerns about the school’s management practices and communication with parents. Authorities are yet to address the grievances raised by the affected families.
