Concerns Mount Over Unapproved Fees at Ashongman’s Atomic Hills Basic School 1

 

Parents Protest Unapproved Fees at Atomic Hills Basic School 1

A group of concerned parents whose children attend Atomic Hills Basic School 1 in Ashongman Estate have formally raised objections over what they describe as unapproved and excessive charges being demanded from final-year students preparing for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

According to the parents, each final-year student has been asked to pay GHS250 as a contribution toward a school project that is being described as a "legacy" initiative. 

This is in addition to the already existing GHS70 per term that parents pay as a PTA levy. The situation, they say, has placed an avoidable financial burden on many families, especially during these economically difficult times.

The parents have officially written to the Ga East Municipal Education Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES), calling for immediate intervention.

 In the letter, they stated that the school administration and the Parent Association (PA) were behind this demand, even though there has been no clear explanation for the purpose or urgency of the project.

The letter reads in part: “We wish to bring to your attention the compulsory demand placed on all final-year students to pay GHS250 towards a school project, despite the fact that these same students already 

contribute GHS70 per term as PTA dues. This new fee has no proper justification and is causing financial distress among parents.”

They emphasized that the fees being imposed are not only unauthorized but also violate directives from the GES, which has repeatedly cautioned public schools against imposing unapproved charges on students.

“We respectfully call on the Ghana Education Service and other relevant authorities to step in, investigate this matter, and implement fair and transparent policies to protect parents and students,” the letter added.

The parents are urging the GES to act swiftly to prevent such situations from becoming a trend in public basic schools, and to ensure that the rights and financial wellbeing of families are respected as students prepare for their final examinations.

The group concluded their plea by expressing hope for immediate action: “We await your prompt response to help lift this unnecessary burden from parents and learners.”



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