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GES directs SHS and SHTS to stop turning away students over trunks and chop boxes
September 19, 2026
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GES directs SHS and SHTS to stop turning away students over trunks and chop boxes

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Key Points

  • The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) to stop refusing duly admitted boarding students based on the type of personal storage container they bring.
  • This directive follows reports of schools turning away students for not conforming to specific storage requirements, such as metal trunks or wooden chop boxes.
  • GES emphasizes that such practices place unnecessary financial pressure on parents and guardians, particularly those who cannot afford specific brands or types of items.
  • Students must be treated fairly and accommodated without discrimination based on their economic circumstances or ability to purchase particular personal effects, provided containers are reasonably sized and safe.
  • Heads of schools failing to comply with this directive will face investigation and potential action from GES Management.

Why This Matters

This directive is crucial for Ghana as it promotes equitable access to secondary education by removing arbitrary financial barriers for boarding students. It alleviates undue financial pressure on parents, ensuring that students from all economic backgrounds can attend school without discrimination related to personal effects. This supports the broader goal of inclusive education and reduces potential drop-out rates due to affordability issues, thereby strengthening human capital development across the nation.

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