The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cancelled the two-day mid-term break that had been scheduled for Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6, 2026. The decision means basic schools are expected to continue with their normal academic activities on those dates as education authorities seek to recover instructional time.
What has changed?
The cancellation affects the planned November break, not the entire school calendar. Schools should follow official GES instructions and communicate any school-specific arrangements directly to parents. Families should avoid relying on forwarded social-media messages where the source or date is unclear.
What parents should do
Parents and guardians should confirm that children attend school on November 5 and 6 unless their school issues a verified instruction to the contrary. Check the school’s official communication channels, make transport and meal arrangements, and ask teachers whether any timetable or assessment dates have changed. If a child is ill or has a genuine reason for absence, normal school reporting procedures still apply.
Why instructional time matters
Teaching time is important because lessons, revision, practical work and assessment all depend on a workable timetable. When days are lost, schools may have to adjust lesson pacing or use additional periods to cover the syllabus. However, simply extending classroom hours does not automatically guarantee better learning. Schools also need effective lesson planning, learner support and reasonable workloads.
What schools should communicate
Headteachers should make the revised arrangement clear to staff, parents and learners. Any changes to examinations, co-curricular activities or transport should be communicated separately. Parents with concerns should contact the school administration rather than assume that every school has made identical arrangements.
Stay with verified updates
The key message for families is straightforward: treat November 5 and 6 as normal school days unless an official school notice says otherwise. For authoritative education updates, consult the Ghana Education Service and the Ministry of Education. Fly FM Ghana will continue to follow developments affecting learners, teachers and parents across the country.
