The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the suspension of graduation ceremonies across all educational levels, from Kindergarten (KG) to Senior High School (SHS), until further notice.
Addressing the media, GES Director, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, explained that the decision forms part of efforts to review and streamline school celebrations to ensure they align with the core values and objectives of education in Ghana.
According to Prof. Davis, GES has observed growing concerns over the nature, cost, and organization of graduation ceremonies in some schools, prompting the need for a comprehensive review.
He noted that while recognizing students’ achievements remains important, there is a need to ensure that such events do not place undue financial pressure on parents or shift attention away from the primary purpose of education.
To address the issue, the GES Director disclosed that a committee will soon be constituted to examine the organization of school celebrations, including Speech and Prize-Giving Days and graduation ceremonies.
The committee will be tasked with developing clear guidelines and recommendations to standardize these events across the country.
Prof. Davis emphasized that the review is intended to promote modesty, inclusivity, and educational excellence while ensuring that celebrations remain meaningful and accessible to all students and parents.
The suspension will remain in effect until the committee completes its work and submits its recommendations for consideration by GES management.
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