Members of the Select Committee on Education have embarked on a working visit to senior high schools in the Greater Accra Region to assess the impact of the double track system and identify policy interventions to enhance operations and sustainability. The committee visited five schools, including Chemu Senior High School, Accra Girls Senior High School, Achimota Senior High School, Accra Senior High School, and Accra Academy.
During the visits, school administrators highlighted various achievements, including impressive pass rates in the West African Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and success in the National Science and Maths Quiz. However, they also expressed concerns about infrastructure development, including uncompleted classroom blocks, inadequate boarding facilities, and the need for expanded assembly halls and modern libraries.
The double track system was also cited as a challenge, with concerns about the lack of breaks for students and increased risk of teenage pregnancy due to extended periods at home. Some school heads appealed for assistance in releasing funds for infrastructure development and constructing new classroom blocks to accommodate more students.
The Committee Chairman, Hon. Peter Kwasi Nortsu-Kotoe, commended the schools for their hard work and assured them that measures would be put in place to address the issues raised. The visit aims to inform policy decisions and interventions to address the challenges faced by senior high schools in the region.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
