The Ghana Education Service (GES) says the reopening date for Senior High Schools remains unchanged despite the request by CHASS for a postponement of reopening.

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) a few weeks ago addressed the Ministry of Education, and warned that a failure to address the financial constraints facing the second-cycle schools before January 3, 2025, could disrupt the reopening process.

It went ahead to advise strongly against the reopening of schools in a statement issued a few days ago.

However the Ghana Education Service (GES) in a statement issued on Thursday, January 2, a day before the reopening date, confirmed that nothing has changed. It said the 2024/25 academic calendar will proceed as previously announced.

The GES reminded students, staff, parents, and the general public that there are no changes to the academic schedule.

As stated in the official release, Senior High School (SHS) students are expected to return to school on January 3, 2025, while students at primary and Junior High Schools (JHS) will resume classes on January 8, 2025.

In addition, the GES management mentioned that they are actively engaging with the Ministry of Education to address the concerns raised by the leadership of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS).

The GES said it is working towards a swift resolution of these concerns to ensure the smooth commencement of the academic year.

It urged all stakeholders to take note of these important dates and make the necessary arrangements to prepare for the start of the new academic year.

The statement emphasized the importance of adhering to the schedule to ensure a successful reopening of schools across the country.

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