The Ghana Education Service (GES) has banned flamboyant post-examination celebrations on school premises, particularly those involving the presentation of expensive gifts such as cars and money bouquets to students.
In a statement issued on June 19, 2026, GES expressed concern over what it described as an emerging trend of parents and guardians organising ostentatious celebrations on school campuses following the completion of Senior High School.
The Service clarified that while it does not oppose parents celebrating their children’s achievements, it is against such extravagant displays taking place within school environments.
“In order to ensure that this practice does not gain roots in the school culture… post-examination celebrations that are characterised by lavish presentation of items such as motor vehicles to students are prohibited on school premises,” the statement said.
GES warned that heads of schools who allow such practices will face sanctions, stressing that schools must maintain discipline and uphold their core educational values.
The Service further explained that schools are meant to promote equality and merit, not social status, noting that such displays of wealth can create divisions among students and shift attention away from academic achievement.
According to GES, these practices can also lead to psychological distress among students whose families are unable to participate in such celebrations.
The Service therefore called on parents, guardians and all stakeholders to cooperate and respect the directive.
The new policy is expected to guide schools as final-year students complete their examinations, amid growing concerns about the culture of extravagant celebrations on campuses.
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