More than 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 female students accused of violating Ghana Education Service (GES) regulations by possessing mobile phones on campus.
Sources within the District Directorate of GES allege that the suspended students were also involved in various acts deemed immoral by school authorities. Following an investigation by a seven-member committee set up by the school’s management, the students were found guilty, leading to their suspension.
Sawla Senior High School has been embroiled in controversy in recent years, including incidents of inappropriate tutor-student relationships, which have resulted in previous dismissals and suspensions.
However, some parents have voiced their frustration over the school’s decision, claiming they were not formally informed about their children’s suspension. Many say they only learned of the disciplinary action through third parties and are questioning why the school failed to involve families in the process.
The sudden suspension has left some parents distressed, with uncertainty about their children’s whereabouts after their removal from school.
Beyond disciplinary concerns, the school has faced scrutiny over its academic performance. In the 2022 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), Sawla Senior High ranked the lowest in the Savannah Region and placed last nationally.
This latest development has reignited concerns about the school’s management and communication with parents. Authorities have yet to respond to the grievances raised by affected families.
