JUST IN: SHS 1 Reopening date for 2021 Academic Year rescheduled

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has rescheduled the reopening date for First-year Senior High School (SHS 1) Students for the 2021 Academic year.

The GES in a statement issued on March 7, 2021 indicated, that the reopening date has been rescheduled from 10th March to Thursday 18th March through to Sunday, 21st March 2021.

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Reason 

According to the GES, the reason for rescheduling the reopening date for the SHS 1 students was to enable the students and their parents have ample time to prepare for school.

The GES said the postponement shall allow the schools management to prepare adequately to receive them.

The GES further indicated, that it has noticed some students have not enrolled and the postponement shall give the students the opportunity to do so.

Academic Work

Academic work is expected to begin fully on Monday, 22nd March ,2021.

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Appreciation

The GES expressed its sincere appreciation to parts, students and the general public for their supports and cooperation during the placement process.

Mid-Semester Break

The GES has granted the request of heads of Senio High Schools to have a mid-semester break from Monday, 8th March to Thursday, 11th March 2021.

The GSE however indicated, that the mid-semester break was not compulsory and so students who wish to stay on campus must be fed and adhere to school rules.

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