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Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools

Also known as: CHASS

Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools — organization representing senior high school heads, advocating for increased SHS funding and addressing indiscipline in schools.

2026-05-192026-10-16

In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Speakers at the 64th Annual National Conference of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) have called for a comprehensive and collective approach to addressing indiscipline in schools, stressing the need for fair rules, responsible leadership, parental invo …

    CHASS conference calls for collective action to tackle indiscipline in schools
  3. Joy Online

    The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) is urging the government to increase operational funding for senior high schools by 20% and settle outstanding debts owed to regulatory creditors. …

    CHASS demands a 20% increase in SHS funding and payment of outstanding debts
  4. Joy Online

    … He announced this at the 64th Annual National Conference of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) in Ho, in the Volta Region. …

    Government to introduce integrated basic education model schools from 2027 – Haruna Iddrisu
  5. Joy Online

    … He was speaking at the 64th Annual National Conference of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) in Ho, in the Volta Region. …

    First phase of arrears for promoted teachers to be paid on Friday – Haruna Iddrisu announces
  6. Joy Online

    … Mr Iddrissu was speaking at the 64TH Annual National Conference for the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) in Ho in the Volta Region. …

    Gov’t working to ensure GAUA strike is called off by October 16 – Haruna Iddrisu
  7. September 2026
  8. Joy Online

    … Uniform delays Meanwhile, the National Vice-President of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), Togbe Foe Tsali, has raised concerns over delays in the supply of uniforms to some schools. …

    GES investigates SHS heads accused of selling prospectus items to parents
  9. July 2026
  10. Joy Online

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has held a strategic engagement with the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) ahead of a national conference aimed at tackling growing indiscipline in senior high schools across the country. …

    Education Ministry, CHASS begin push for national strategy to curb SHS indiscipline
  11. Joy Online

    … A new schedule will be announced soon#NSMQ2026 #Primetime pic.twitter.com/Nmjuf9EoDc— National Science & Maths Quiz (@NSMQGhana) July 9, 2026 In an earlier letter addressed to the National President of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), the organisers …

    NSMQ 2026 regional qualifiers postponed again as organisers cite unforeseen circumstances
  12. Joy Online

    … In a statement addressed to the National President of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), Primetime Limited said the decision was due to “circumstances beyond our control.” The organizers expressed regret over the inconvenience and announced a revised t …

    NSMQ 2026 regional qualifiers rescheduled to July 9
  13. June 2026
  14. Joy Online

    The National Secretary of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), Mr. …

    School heads will fully comply with ban on extravagant graduation celebrations – CHASS
Society

CHASS conference urges collective action on school indiscipline

The News

Speakers at the 64th Annual National Conference of CHASS called for a comprehensive approach to addressing indiscipline in schools, emphasizing fair rules, responsible leadership, parental involvement, and adequate resources. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu urged stakeholders to support government efforts, announced plans to disable social media on student tablets, and outlined measures including a proposed teacher housing initiative.

36 min ago · Joy Online →

Today

  1. CHASS conference urges collective action on school indiscipline

    Speakers at the 64th Annual National Conference of CHASS called for a comprehensive approach to addressing indiscipline in schools, emphasizing fair rules, responsible leadership, parental involvement, and adequate resources. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu urged stakeholders to support government efforts, announced plans to disable social media on student tablets, and outlined measures including a proposed teacher housing initiative.

    36 min ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. CHASS urges 20% SHS funding increase, settlement of debts

    The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools has called on government to increase operational funding for senior high schools by 20% and settle outstanding debts owed to creditors, citing inadequate funding and delayed allocations that have hampered payment for practical lessons, examinations, food supplies and academic materials.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Government plans integrated basic education model schools from 2027

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced the government's intention to introduce integrated basic education model schools from 2027, combining kindergarten through junior high school in a single facility. The initiative addresses a classroom deficit affecting about 3 million pupils across 10,730 schools in 13 regions, with each model school to include kindergarten, primary and junior blocks, ICT, STEM, laboratory, and water processing facilities.

    15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Education Minister announces first phase of promoted teachers' arrears payment Friday

    Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu announced that the government will pay the first phase of outstanding salary arrears for promoted teachers on Friday, 16 October, with the remainder to follow by end of October. The payment covers 52,000 promoted teachers on their new grades.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Government aims to resolve GAUA strike by October 16

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission is liaising with the Finance Ministry to resolve issues of market premium and one-time research allowance, which underlie the Ghana Association of University Administrators' strike. He expressed optimism the industrial action would be called off by Friday to allow universities to reopen.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. GES investigates SHS heads for selling prospectus items to parents

    The Ghana Education Service is investigating senior high school head teachers accused of selling items listed in the national harmonised prospectus to parents. Some school heads have been contacted and warned, and persistent breaches could lead to their removal from office.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Education Ministry, CHASS plan national strategy to curb SHS indiscipline

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has engaged the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools ahead of a national conference to address growing indiscipline in senior high schools. The effort comes after a string of violent incidents in recent years, including six recorded within a week in February 2026.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

  1. NSMQ 2026 regional qualifiers postponed again by organisers

    Primetime Limited has postponed the National Science and Maths Quiz regional qualifiers for 2026 due to circumstances beyond their control, following an earlier rescheduling from July 6 to July 9. A new schedule will be announced soon.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

  1. NSMQ 2026 regional qualifiers moved to July 9

    Primetime Limited, organizers of the National Science and Maths Quiz, have rescheduled the 2026 regional qualifiers from July 6 to July 9, 2026, citing circumstances beyond their control.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

  1. School heads pledge compliance with GES graduation ban

    The Ghana Education Service has banned extravagant graduation and school-leaving celebrations, and the National Secretary of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools assures that school authorities will fully comply. The GES Director-General has warned that headmasters and administrators who allow post-examination celebrations involving expensive gifts and flamboyant displays on school premises risk removal from office.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Buffer Stock Company denies lack of transparency in school food pricing

    The Ghana National Buffer Stock Company says senior high school food prices are agreed by a committee comprising the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, CHASS, and the Buffer Stock Company at the start of each academic year, and are then approved by the Public Procurement Authority before being communicated to all parties.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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