CHASS bemoans lack of funds and furniture for Senior High Schools

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has raised concerns about inadequate funds and furniture to run their schools.

CHASS President Rev. Father Stephen Owusu Sekyere who bemoaned the situation indicated that it is a worrying development that needs urgent tackling from the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ministry of Education.

With both third-year and first-year students returning to school on January 3rd, 2024, Rev. Father Sekyere said there is a widespread complaints from heads of schools in all regions, citing a lack of funding and insufficient food supplies.

“Every region is complaining about some food items and as for money issues we have been talking about it, even at our conference, our president has spoken about that extensively and it looks as if there is a problem with cash flows to our schools.

CHASS further raised the critical need for adequate furniture to accommodate the influx of students in January. Rev. Father Sekyere noted that despite repeated appeals, the issue of furniture shortages remains unresolved, potentially impacting the learning environment for students.

“I just spoke to the minister and he tells me that they are working on the disbursement of monies to our schools and he is working on furniture. I hope and pray that these things will come very soon,” he added.

The call by CHASS comes in the wake of interdictions of 11 headteachers of Senior High Schools across the country for charging unauthorised fees.

Source: Myxyzonline.com