GES lists general items for SHS/TVET students national prospectus

The Ghana Education Service (GES) following the October 30, 2024 date for 2024 BECE graduates to report to their various placed second-cycle schools has listed some general items the first-year students are expected to take along.
In a social media post sighted by Pretertiary.com, the GES management said the items of the national prospectus are must-haves, adding that all personal items should be embossed or embroidered with the student’s name.
The management of the Education Service indicated that prospective first-year second-cycle school students are required to buy items from one of the following groups (1, 2 and 3) which will be indicated on their school placement form.
General items for Day students
1. Mathematical set and calculator
2. Decent sandals (school-specific – no embellishment)
3. Decent sneakers (black or white)
4. 1 school bag
General items for Boarding students
1. Hard body suit or Trunk or chop box (Wooden/plastic)
2. Drinking cup, 1 plastic or stainless plate and a set of cutlery
3. Toiletries (1 deodorant, 1 pack of T-roll, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, pomade and 2 packs of sanitary pads for girls)
4. Decent sandals (school-specific – no embellishment)
5. A pair of leather slippers (school-specific)
6. Decent sneakers (black or white)
7. 2 pairs of socks (school-specific)
8. 1 pyjamas/sleep wear
9. Underwear (5 pants and 3 vests for girls, 3 boxer shorts or pants and 3 singlets for boys)
10. 1 plastic bucket with cover and pail
11. RSV/NIV Bible/Quran and Hymn Book for Christians (School Specific)
12. Pillow covered with Mackintosh
13. 2 Students’ bedsheets with 2 pillow cases Plain white
14. 1 Blanket & Sleeping cloth
15. A Pair of Khaki Trousers
16. A Pair of White Trousers (or school-specific) White dress for ladies
17. 2 White Shirts (1 short sleeve and 1 long sleeve)
18. Student’s Size Mosquito Net
19. 1 School Bag
20. 1 Mathematical Set & Scientific Calculator
21. 2 Checked Dresses (where applicable)
22. Student Mattress (where not available in the school)
23. Shoe (School specific colour) Belt (School specific colour)
24. 1 Hoe/Cutlass