A disturbing image of students sitting on yellow gallons and broken furniture to write their end-of-term examination at the Sirigu Senior High School in the Upper East Region has exposed a severe furniture challenge plaguing schools in the area. Apexnewsgh reports
The situation is not unique to Sirigu Senior High School, as the majority of schools in the Region face similar difficulties. Students and teachers alike lament that this shortage is significantly impacting the quality of teaching and learning.
Despite numerous complaints to the Ghana Education Service and local government, efforts to address the issue have been unsuccessful. In a desperate attempt to find a solution, students were asked to bring their own chairs, but many couldn’t afford to do so.
This crisis affects students across all forms, with over half of the school’s 1,375 students – including 734 girls and 641 boys – forced to learn and take exams in harsh conditions due to the lack of furniture. The situation highlights the need for urgent attention and action to provide students with a conducive learning environment.
Meanwhile, a concerned citizen of Sirigu who spoke to Apexnewsgh. expressed frustration over the dire furniture situation at the local school. According to the concern citizen, despite the assembly’s awareness of the issue, they claim to lack the necessary resources to address the problem.
As a result, students have been forced to bring their own chairs to school, a directive that only a handful can afford. The majority are left without a proper place to sit, highlighting the stark reality of the school’s furniture crisis.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
