Over 30 Sawla SHS students indefinitely suspended for indiscipline

Feb 11, 2025 - 16:29

Sawla, Savannah Region - 11 Feb, 2025 - Over 30 students from Sawla Senior High School in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region have been indefinitely suspended.

The majority of those affected are girls, accused of violating Ghana Education Service (GES) regulations by bringing mobile phones to school.

Sources within the District Directorate of GES allege that the suspended students were involved in various immoral activities on campus.

A seven-member committee established by the school management investigated the allegations and found the students guilty, leading to their suspension.

Sawla Senior High School has faced controversy in recent years, including cases of inappropriate tutor-student relationships, resulting in dismissals and suspensions.

However, some parents are reportedly protesting the school’s decision, claiming they were not formally informed about their children’s suspension.

Some parents also claim they were blindsided by the news, only learning about their children’s suspension through third parties. They are questioning the school’s decision to act unilaterally without involving families in the disciplinary process.

The sudden suspension has left some parents distressed, as they are uncertain about their children’s whereabouts following their removal from school.

Sawla Senior High School has been under scrutiny in recent years for various issues, including poor academic performance.

In the 2022 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), the school recorded the lowest position in the Savannah Region, which also ranked last nationally.

The incident has sparked renewed concerns about the school’s management practices and communication with parents. Authorities are yet to address the grievances raised by the affected families.

Source: Citi Newsroom