GES Tells Schools Not To Turn Away Students Over Trunks And Chop Boxes

Story By: Zainab Ali

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed heads of schools not to turn away newly admitted students or deny them accommodation because they arrive with metal trunks or wooden chop boxes.

The directive comes as students report to their respective schools following the release of placements and the beginning of a new academic period.

GES says students should not be prevented from accessing their schools or accommodation simply because of the type of luggage they bring with them.

The issue of trunks and chop boxes has generated discussions among parents, students and school authorities, particularly because such items remain commonly used by students travelling from different parts of the country to boarding schools.

The directive is intended to ensure that newly admitted students are not placed at a disadvantage during the admission and reporting process.

Parents and guardians have also been advised to pay attention to official instructions from their children’s schools while ensuring that students report with the items required by their respective institutions.

The GES position provides clarity at a time when many families are preparing their children for the new academic year and are dealing with the practical requirements of boarding-school life.

School authorities are expected to follow the directive and ensure that students are received without unnecessary difficulties relating to their luggage.