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.

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May 2026
19 MayJoy Online
… He said the committee includes representatives from the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), and the Buffer Stock Company. …
Buffer Stock Company says SHS food prices are agreed by stakeholders, denies lack of transparency

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CHASS conference urges collective action on school indiscipline

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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.

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Today

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.
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Yesterday

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.
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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

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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →