The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced a special break for all Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS).
This break is to give staff and eligible students the opportunity to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming general election.
In a letter dated November 29, 2024, GES directed all SHS/SHTS schools to close on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This will allow enough time for teachers and students to travel to their constituencies to participate in the elections scheduled for December 7.
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Regional Directors of Education have been instructed to ensure that school heads follow this directive. This step is to ensure every eligible voter can participate in shaping the future of Ghana through their votes.
GES emphasizes the importance of this constitutional right and encourages all stakeholders to cooperate to make the process smooth.
This initiative reflects the commitment of GES to support the nation’s democratic process.
Key Details:
- Date of School Break: Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Reason: To allow time for voting in the December 7 general elections
- Eligible Groups: SHS/SHTS staff and students
- Instruction: Heads of schools to ensure compliance with the directive
GES has once again shown its dedication to civic responsibility by facilitating the voting process for both educators and students. Let's make our voices heard in the upcoming elections!
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