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First-year SHS students to report on October 18, 2025 – GES
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that first-year students in senior high schools will officially report to school on October 18, 2025, to begin the 2025/2026 academic year.
According to a circular from the Service, the date applies to both single-track and transitional schools.
GES explained that the full academic calendar has been shared with all regional and school heads to ensure a smooth and uniform reopening process across the country.
The letter, signed by the director of schools and instructions division, Prince C. Agyemang-Duah, urged regional directors to circulate the calendar to heads of institutions and provide the necessary monitoring and support to ensure effective teaching and learning.
Aside from the reopening date, the calendar outlines important term schedules, breaks, and examination periods, including the 2026 WASSCE, which will run from April 20 to June 20, 2026.
The academic calendar shows that schools will go on a Christmas break from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, while Easter break will fall between April 8 and April 17, 2026. Second-year students are expected to go on vacation from March 14 to May 17, 2026, while third-year students will sit for the WASSCE during the April–June period. The academic year is scheduled to officially end in September 2026.
GES indicated that the proposed start date for the 2026/2027 academic year is September 11, 2026.
The Service called for strict adherence to the dates to promote consistency in the running of schools nationwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Z-9 Helicopter Crash: Investigation Board begins work – Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence has announced that the Board established to investigate the recent Z-9 helicopter crash has officially started its work.
According to the Ministry, the Board is chaired by the National Security Coordinator, with members drawn from the Ghana Air Force and the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority.
The Ministry further explained that the United States of America was supporting the work of the Board by providing advice and assistance through investigators from the U.S. Air Force.
It added that the Board may also call on other local and international experts and institutions to assist with the investigation.
The Ministry recalled that on the day of the crash, which occurred on August 6, 2025, a preliminary team was formed to collect evidence in support of the Board’s work.
The team is expected to present its findings to the Board today.
The Ministry disclosed that the Investigation Board had been given 30 days to complete its work and submit a final report.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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WASSCE 2025 begins: Asenso Boakye commends students at Bantama for abstaining from exams malpractice
The Member of Parliament for Bantama, Francis Asenso Boakye, has praised students in his constituency for showing discipline and avoiding examination malpractice as the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) begins.
The MP visited four Senior High Schools in Bantama: Asanteman SHS, Kumasi Girls SHS, Islamic SHS and Bantama SDA SHS to monitor the start of the exams.
A total of 5,370 students from these schools are taking part in this year’s WASSCE.
Mr. Asenso Boakye expressed satisfaction with the orderly conduct of the exams and commended both students and supervisors for their commitment to a smooth process.
He encouraged the candidates to remain focused and diligent, stressing that success comes through hard work and not shortcuts.
He wished the students the best of luck and urged them to make their families, schools and the Bantama constituency proud.
By: Jacob Aggrey
