Headmaster walks out WASSCE candidates over GHc22 PTA levies

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Africa 9 years ago

This is a very foolish headmaster ,.. Something we are trying to fight in foreign country and he is doing it in Ghana ... You should find ways of the candidate writing the exams again or he must be punished for this offence.. ...
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This is a very foolish headmaster ,.. Something we are trying to fight in foreign country and he is doing it in Ghana ... You should find ways of the candidate writing the exams again or he must be punished for this offence.. The law is the children's pay back when they are coming for their results ... He must be punished
ATSU, HO 9 years ago

THIS REPORT SEEM INACCURATE AS THE FEE OWED MAY NOT NECESSARILLY BE PTA DUES. THE PARENTS OF THESE CHILDREN SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE AND PAY THE FEE DUE IN ORDER NOT TO EMBARRASE THEIR CHILDREN. LETS OBEY RULES FOR A MINUTE PLEA ...
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THIS REPORT SEEM INACCURATE AS THE FEE OWED MAY NOT NECESSARILLY BE PTA DUES. THE PARENTS OF THESE CHILDREN SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE AND PAY THE FEE DUE IN ORDER NOT TO EMBARRASE THEIR CHILDREN. LETS OBEY RULES FOR A MINUTE PLEASE!!!
emeka 9 years ago

Should a student be sent of an examination roon for not paying a PTA levy? This is stupid...for God sake what are they using the so call PTA levy for? PTA levy is paid bf they still ask students to pay for the painting of the ...
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Should a student be sent of an examination roon for not paying a PTA levy? This is stupid...for God sake what are they using the so call PTA levy for? PTA levy is paid bf they still ask students to pay for the painting of their boarding hses.
Joe 9 years ago

Master stop that argument, who will be questioned when the school is indebted? Who says education in Ghana is free? Blame the top and not the middle.

Master stop that argument, who will be questioned when the school is indebted? Who says education in Ghana is free? Blame the top and not the middle.
Bostonman redsox 9 years ago

they are using pta fees to finance stuff. why should some pay and others not? rules are rules. That's why Ghana is suffering. no self responsibilty, no commitment to state, dependency attitude etc

they are using pta fees to finance stuff. why should some pay and others not? rules are rules. That's why Ghana is suffering. no self responsibilty, no commitment to state, dependency attitude etc
JH New York 9 years ago

Atsu,I do not agree with you on this one.Whether the fee is PTA or not is not the topic.Again responsibility is limited to when the money is not readily available.After all even Nations owed money to other Nations, and Instit ...
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Atsu,I do not agree with you on this one.Whether the fee is PTA or not is not the topic.Again responsibility is limited to when the money is not readily available.After all even Nations owed money to other Nations, and Institutions around the world including the gov't of Ghana.How much is the gov't of Ghana's indebtedness to the world?. So,has the Ghanaians people in the Country been stopped not to eat their food by the Creditors.
I implore the parents of those School boys and girls to take Class action against this diabolical and wicked so called Headmaster in the Court, for obstructing the academic advancements of Sch Children and therefore,endangering the welfare of Children. A foolish man indeed.
Good job 9 years ago

Carry on mr headmaster.. Remove and scoop them all out.

Carry on mr headmaster.. Remove and scoop them all out.
The learned one 9 years ago

Don't jump into a hasty conclusion! Those are the little little monies the headmasters are using to manage the schools. These students are completing school tomorrow and may not come back in their life time. You can't owe sch ...
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Don't jump into a hasty conclusion! Those are the little little monies the headmasters are using to manage the schools. These students are completing school tomorrow and may not come back in their life time. You can't owe school fees in Adisadel College or Mfamtsipim and any of the big schools. Managing these deprived schools is a headache for the heads.
3dem 9 years ago

if its true then it stupid and mindless. you can let the students write and then hold their results till they come to pay. So if we prevent them from writing and they come to pay the fees then wat?

if its true then it stupid and mindless. you can let the students write and then hold their results till they come to pay. So if we prevent them from writing and they come to pay the fees then wat?
concerned citizen 9 years ago

Results can be checked online. U dont need to go to the school again.

Results can be checked online. U dont need to go to the school again.
3dem 9 years ago

But u can't apply for school with online results, can you?

But u can't apply for school with online results, can you?
3dem 9 years ago

Concerned citizen, correct me if am wrong, you can't apply for school with online results can you?

Concerned citizen, correct me if am wrong, you can't apply for school with online results can you?
United Ghana 9 years ago

This is unacceptable. This headmaster must think he's God. Nothing less than immediate dismissal would be acceptable. Why didn't he do so before the exam & to take them out for a while & allow them back is pointless. What abo ...
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This is unacceptable. This headmaster must think he's God. Nothing less than immediate dismissal would be acceptable. Why didn't he do so before the exam & to take them out for a while & allow them back is pointless. What about those who'd paid, they were also disrupted
Don Blunt 9 years ago

We cannot rule it out that we are being fed with half-truths. The whole story sounds so incredible that we should begin to doubt the veracity.
It is very difficult to imagine a school that would not warn students of the con ...
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We cannot rule it out that we are being fed with half-truths. The whole story sounds so incredible that we should begin to doubt the veracity.
It is very difficult to imagine a school that would not warn students of the consequences of refusing to pay fees, or owing the school till the last minute. It would rather be even more likely, that the headmaster tells students that they would not be allowed to take the WASSCE exams if they don't pay all debts before the exams begin.
In such a case, we should not just blame only the headmaster for his actions.
RAYMOND NASH 9 years ago

IS THAT A NEWS STORY?
WHAT KIND OF RUBBISH IS THIS?
THIS STARFMONLINE IS ONE OF THE WORST NEWS DISSEMINATORS I HAVE EVER SEEN IN GHANA.
IF YOU HAVE NOTHING GOOD TO WRITE ABOUT, WIND UP.

IS THAT A NEWS STORY?
WHAT KIND OF RUBBISH IS THIS?
THIS STARFMONLINE IS ONE OF THE WORST NEWS DISSEMINATORS I HAVE EVER SEEN IN GHANA.
IF YOU HAVE NOTHING GOOD TO WRITE ABOUT, WIND UP.
Amidini 9 years ago

Ghana is a lawless country bse people committed crimes and go free. If people been punished for their wrong doing such things like this will never happen.

Ghana is a lawless country bse people committed crimes and go free. If people been punished for their wrong doing such things like this will never happen.
Lord Tennison 9 years ago

The time and the season to collect one's widow's mite?
Incredible!

The time and the season to collect one's widow's mite?
Incredible!
nana Yaa 9 years ago

some parents of final year students deliberately refuse to pay the final fees after the students ve registered.
the headmaster did the right thing. I'm sure the fees ve been settled by now.

some parents of final year students deliberately refuse to pay the final fees after the students ve registered.
the headmaster did the right thing. I'm sure the fees ve been settled by now.
Pablo 9 years ago

It is stupid to sack someone from examination hall for not paying PTA due.Even head teachers charge above the approved fees by GES.Should that happens to his Ward what would he has done by now.Those things must stop. God will ...
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It is stupid to sack someone from examination hall for not paying PTA due.Even head teachers charge above the approved fees by GES.Should that happens to his Ward what would he has done by now.Those things must stop. God will punish him.I am praying he will be sacked also before he due time for retirement. Nonsense
Tete 9 years ago

I do not know why some of the headmasters act in this manner. Not school fees, but PTA. PTA dues in schools theses days are becoming very unbearable and one does not see the development the monies collected are for. Govern ...
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I do not know why some of the headmasters act in this manner. Not school fees, but PTA. PTA dues in schools theses days are becoming very unbearable and one does not see the development the monies collected are for. Government must look into this PTA dues because some are very huge.
ABUBAKARI IBRAHIM W. 9 years ago

Irresponsible headmaster. he doesn't. deserve his position. how can you walkout students from exam hall all because of PTA fees. Parents should do something, this can go against the students life.

Irresponsible headmaster. he doesn't. deserve his position. how can you walkout students from exam hall all because of PTA fees. Parents should do something, this can go against the students life.
Faustina 9 years ago

Don't insult the headmaster. Though what he did was painful, but it's right.

Yes, we've all been students before. At first when a student fails to pay school levies he or she is sacked, why? Because it must be paid. So ...
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Don't insult the headmaster. Though what he did was painful, but it's right.

Yes, we've all been students before. At first when a student fails to pay school levies he or she is sacked, why? Because it must be paid. Some cannot pay it for the rest to be pardoned.

Of late because results are been access on the net, a lot of students have made their mind not to settle their school levies which is bad.

Next time payment must be done before exams starts if not they would be sacked from the exams hall.
Me 9 years ago

this headmaster is heartless. when food meant for students are also served to staff members who are paid and should not benefit from such, yet you the head superintend over such acts. what moral justification has he to walko ...
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this headmaster is heartless. when food meant for students are also served to staff members who are paid and should not benefit from such, yet you the head superintend over such acts. what moral justification has he to walkout a candidate sitting in for an exam at that critical moment. shame on him.
The learned one 9 years ago

He is not heartless, the parents and the students are heartless for refusing to pay their fees and pushing the headmaster into this frustration! How did they expect him to manage the school? For God sake, they are final year ...
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He is not heartless, the parents and the students are heartless for refusing to pay their fees and pushing the headmaster into this frustration! How did they expect him to manage the school? For God sake, they are final year students. Very teacher wants the best for his or her students, but when ure pushed to the wall, draconian actions should be applied.
KK 9 years ago

HARDSHIPS CATCH EVERYONE AND MAKE PEOPLE BEHAVE AS IF THEY ARE LIVING IN THE JUNGLE. AT THE ELECTION TIME NDC WILL COPME AROPUND TO DISTRIBUTE SOME OF OUR OWN MONEY TO US TO VOTE FOR THEM AFTER KEEPING US SOOOOO HUNGRY FOR A ...
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HARDSHIPS CATCH EVERYONE AND MAKE PEOPLE BEHAVE AS IF THEY ARE LIVING IN THE JUNGLE. AT THE ELECTION TIME NDC WILL COPME AROPUND TO DISTRIBUTE SOME OF OUR OWN MONEY TO US TO VOTE FOR THEM AFTER KEEPING US SOOOOO HUNGRY FOR A LONG TIME !!!! AND PEOPLE WILL RUN FOR THEIR OWN MONEY TO VOTE FOR THEM TO KEEP THEM HUNGRY AGAIN .......IS THIS NOT CRAZINESS? WISE UP GHANA
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ABAYATEYE 9 years ago

foolish headmaster but dey pay for deir WASSCE FEES n why did u sack dem....but u know dat P.T.A levies is not part of deir WASSCE FEES,,,,,,U CAN ONLY HOLD ON TO DEIR RESULT BUT IS NOT GOOD FOR DEM TO B SACK......HEADMASTER ...
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foolish headmaster but dey pay for deir WASSCE FEES n why did u sack dem....but u know dat P.T.A levies is not part of deir WASSCE FEES,,,,,,U CAN ONLY HOLD ON TO DEIR RESULT BUT IS NOT GOOD FOR DEM TO B SACK......HEADMASTER U FOOL PAAAAAAAAAA.
Jay London 9 years ago

That is NDC quality education for you.

Free education would have removed this occurrence.

Quality education with the money in pockets of the Tsikata-choosing cabinet.

That is NDC quality education for you.

Free education would have removed this occurrence.

Quality education with the money in pockets of the Tsikata-choosing cabinet.
Eddie Yaw 9 years ago

This didnt call for politics Bro......

This didnt call for politics Bro......
Bliss 9 years ago

Stupidity...thats barbaric. So the poor wont get education anymore. Hmmmmmmm

Stupidity...thats barbaric. So the poor wont get education anymore. Hmmmmmmm
Eddie Yaw 9 years ago

How can this be??
Your student is owing PTA not even Registration fee... P.T.A and u delayed their time...
And Where were the WAEC officials??
God have mercy...
Ghana!!!!
We must grow up

How can this be??
Your student is owing PTA not even Registration fee... P.T.A and u delayed their time...
And Where were the WAEC officials??
God have mercy...
Ghana!!!!
We must grow up
Koku 9 years ago

my little submission is that as much as I believe the parent must do the right thing for the students there are also many reasons for their act & other ways for the headmasters ti also collect those levies..I think is better ...
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my little submission is that as much as I believe the parent must do the right thing for the students there are also many reasons for their act & other ways for the headmasters ti also collect those levies..I think is better the students write, pass & later when coming for their result they can forcefully do that..if its not so & like this headmaster n many others do & its result into poor performance won't that also mean the teachers including the said headmaster did not teach well..sometimes I wonder if our headmasters & teachers think about this
Bostonman redsox 9 years ago

dick move but hey look at it the other way....other students have so why should they owe? in the USA u will not even be allowed to take enter the exam room how much start the exam. A little bit of self responsibility here, ma ...
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dick move but hey look at it the other way....other students have so why should they owe? in the USA u will not even be allowed to take enter the exam room how much start the exam. A little bit of self responsibility here, man
Sam 9 years ago

It happened here in Akpafu Odomi sec.tech,where the headmistress sacks people out, a student called me she paid just half the amount the previous day and was still sacked,I went and laid the rest before she was allowed,the fo ...
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It happened here in Akpafu Odomi sec.tech,where the headmistress sacks people out, a student called me she paid just half the amount the previous day and was still sacked,I went and laid the rest before she was allowed,the foolish aspect was that the accountant charges commission on even if its 2ghc the commission is 5ghc,I refused to pay I told him I will hold him on for extortion, I realised he was shivering, let us all ruse up and face the truth, the students paid in full for the examinations,so should never ever sacked......because we are mute,its still ongoing.
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lalasman 9 years ago

kudos to the headmaster Ghanaians don't want Nana Addo's free she that's what we will see

kudos to the headmaster Ghanaians don't want Nana Addo's free she that's what we will see
Abrantie 9 years ago

I think they shd be a general system policy that deals with PTA dues.Head of institutions shd not act on their own to dismiss students. Oh GHANA, where are the "nyansafo"-wise people in the country.

I think they shd be a general system policy that deals with PTA dues.Head of institutions shd not act on their own to dismiss students. Oh GHANA, where are the "nyansafo"-wise people in the country.
Hope 9 years ago

Mr. Headmaster, You had better options than to ask your students to stand outside while their fellow students write their exams. For instance, that money if not paid before the results turn in could be collected before they a ...
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Mr. Headmaster, You had better options than to ask your students to stand outside while their fellow students write their exams. For instance, that money if not paid before the results turn in could be collected before they are allowed to view their result. This will not affect the performance of the school and the your school's rating. You may be punishing this students now, but the end results of your action will affect you too. Think about it.
BOAt 9 years ago

This is very serious. Any corrupt mindless will do this to students. You collect the levies and share them. Madam Minister please bring this uncultured headmaster to book.

This is very serious. Any corrupt mindless will do this to students. You collect the levies and share them. Madam Minister please bring this uncultured headmaster to book.
Kenkey Warriors!! 9 years ago

Could he think about letting the student write their exams and withhold the transcripts until payments are made?
In ghana everybody in authority thinks he or she is god.

Could he think about letting the student write their exams and withhold the transcripts until payments are made?
In ghana everybody in authority thinks he or she is god.
awuku syi 9 years ago

please, it is very shame and embarassed for student results to be blocked because of owning a fee. i went through stress and discomfort when my results was blocked. please parents, dont hide behind some directives and negle ...
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please, it is very shame and embarassed for student results to be blocked because of owning a fee. i went through stress and discomfort when my results was blocked. please parents, dont hide behind some directives and neglect your responsibility.
concerned citizen 9 years ago

They owe and should pay.how hard is that to comprehend

They owe and should pay.how hard is that to comprehend
wik lakpo 9 years ago

Sometimes students have the cash in their pockets but refuse to pay . A small presure forces them to pay. Some squander cash given them on mobile planes, girl/boy friends. Responsible parents always go to the school to arrang ...
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Sometimes students have the cash in their pockets but refuse to pay . A small presure forces them to pay. Some squander cash given them on mobile planes, girl/boy friends. Responsible parents always go to the school to arrange payment terms with school authorities. Are u aware some students use these monies to register for Nov/Dec; the private exam ?
wik lakpo 9 years ago

sorry students Use these monies to buy Mobile phones (Not planes)

sorry students Use these monies to buy Mobile phones (Not planes)
Adjorvor Emmanuel 9 years ago

So will the going out bring the money?stupid headmaster

So will the going out bring the money?stupid headmaster
3dem 9 years ago

Concerned citizen, you can't apply for school with online results, can you? You will still need de WAEC certified one, won't you?

Concerned citizen, you can't apply for school with online results, can you? You will still need de WAEC certified one, won't you?
S B ARANSA 9 years ago

Ministry of education Has to put some action on this head master, Or to successpend him Indefinitely, Bcos he is the first man to spoil their future carrier.

Ministry of education Has to put some action on this head master, Or to successpend him Indefinitely, Bcos he is the first man to spoil their future carrier.
George -kumasi 9 years ago

The headmaster did do well at all even pupils do own SCHOOL FEES yet they write and pass their exams successful without any fear. This act of the master can halm these student if care is not taken yet they pay the money
Th ...
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The headmaster did do well at all even pupils do own SCHOOL FEES yet they write and pass their exams successful without any fear. This act of the master can halm these student if care is not taken yet they pay the money
The master should realize that there is clearance forms awaiting for any student who take part of the exams.
He should respect himself
Zion 8 years ago

Perhaps, d@ is d only way d sch: cn gt name. Dix is nt d ninsec i knw sm tym ago. Leaders pls sacrifice 4 ur nation nd broad cast w@ u will do 4 nation nd nt w@ ur nation will do 4 u. Evry principal wnt d best 4 his/her schoo ...
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Perhaps, d@ is d only way d sch: cn gt name. Dix is nt d ninsec i knw sm tym ago. Leaders pls sacrifice 4 ur nation nd broad cast w@ u will do 4 nation nd nt w@ ur nation will do 4 u. Evry principal wnt d best 4 his/her school nd myopia heads are sinking their school in failuer. I dnt blame u, but blame d members of d@ town.

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