Violence in SHSs threatens national peace – NPC
The National Peace Council (NPC) has raised alarm over growing violence and intolerance in Senior High Schools (SHSs), warning that the trend could undermine the country’s progress if left unchecked. The concern follows revelations that some students carry weapons to school and inter-school sporting events because of fears of attacks from students of rival schools. … The post Violence in SHSs…
The National Peace Council (NPC) has expressed deep concern over the rising violence and intolerance being experienced within Senior High Schools (SHSs) in Ghana. This alarming trend could potentially jeopardize the nation's hard-fought progress if it continues unabated.
The NPC's warning stemmed from recent reports that some students have begun bringing weapons to school, as well as engaging in inter-school sporting events with a sense of fear and anticipation towards possible attacks from rival students. These worrying developments came to light after the Ghana Education Service (GES) took drastic action by shutting down two prominent institutions, Mount Sinai Senior High School and Okuapeman Senior High School, in the Eastern Region.
The closures were necessitated by the violent confrontations that erupted between students from the two institutions.
In response to these unsettling events, the NPC has made a strong call to action, urging the government, GES, educators, parents, and other key stakeholders in the education sector to join hands and tackle the escalating violence pervading Ghana's schools. It is imperative that collective efforts are made to restore peace, create a secure learning environment, and ensure the continuity of education for all students across the country.
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