GES directs the closure of public pre-tertiary schools over CPD Day
The management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed that all public pre-tertiary schools in the country be closed down on March 28, 2025.
The closure of the various public pre-tertiary schools across the country follows the upcoming National Continuous Professional Development Day on March 28, 2025.
In a social media post sighted by Pretertiary.com, the Ghana Education Service management said the closure of government schools will enable teachers to fully participate in the training.
“In connection with the upcoming national Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Day on March 28, 2025, Management of the Ghana Education Service has directed that all public pre-tertiary schools should be closed down on that day to enable all teachers to fully participate in the training programme,” GES said in the social media post.
Developed by the National Teaching Council (NTC), the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for pre-tertiary teachers is a point-based system serving as a reference for stakeholders in the CPD sector to develop materials for teachers.
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities can include courses, further education, research, attending conferences, writing articles, seminars, distance or online learning, and planning or running a course.
The Friday school closure was earlier announced by the Service in a statement signed by GES Deputy Director-General Munawaru Issahaque, saying it has designated March 28, 2025, as National Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Day.
In the press statement, the Ghana Education Service, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education (MoE), said the March 28 holiday is in recognition of the importance of continuous professional development for teachers.
It indicated that the declaration is to ensure all teachers nationwide have the necessary institutional support and dedicated time to participate in the Mental Health and Well-being Training for Teachers without disruption.
“The management of GES is by this letter requesting all Regional Directors of Education to inform all Metro, Municipal, and District Directors of Education to adhere to the above directive with regards to the CPD day for our teachers,” it said in the statement.
