Have you thought of what the 2023 SHS Prospectus will contain and the list of things needed for boarding school? Those who gain admission as boarding students may have different items to buy for school compared to Day students.
A boarding school is a type of school where students live on campus and receive both academic instruction and room and board. Students typically attend boarding school for several years, ranging from middle school to high school or beyond. Boarding schools often have a strong focus on academics and offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports and arts programs. They are sometimes considered to be more rigorous and selective than traditional day schools and can provide students with a unique and supportive educational experience.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has standard general requirements for enrolment into any public Senior High School and these requirements are contained in the SHS Prospectus and the list of things a student needs for boarding school.
Every student who gains admission to enjoy Free SHS would need one SHS prospectus.
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The list of items to be bought and taken to school may be long, but the reality is that you will need them all.
SHS Prospectus 2023: Common ITEMS in Prospectus For Boarding House
As a matter of fact, first-year male boarders entering Senior High Schools in Ghana in March 2021 must present the following items for admission processing: Prospectus For Boarding House Boys
- Tracksuit – 1 set
- African print – 1 set
- 1 pair of white trouser s and shirts embossed with school crest
- 1 khaki trousers & white shirts
- Washing powder, bathing soap, disposable
- shaving sticks & pegs
- 1 Pair of Black shoe
- 1 Black belt and 1 brown
- Blanket
- Two khaki short and two white T- shite (for after class wear)
- School Cloth
- Exeat book
- Health insurance(compulsory)
- Suitcase/trunk
- Two plates, mug & saucer
- One set of cutlery & two napkins
- One sleeping cloth & one pillow
- Plastic bucket & pail
- 6 handkerchiefs
- Set of hangers
- One pair of white canvas shoes
- Pajamas (2)
- Ceremonial dress Not Ready
- Two scrubbing brushes
- 2 towel or rag (for cleaning)
- 1 mop &1 plastic long broom
- 1 cutlass/ hoe
- 1 long scrubbing brush
- Two white bed sheets and 2 pillowcases
- Bible /Qu’ran
- Standard brown sandals for classes
- 5 pairs of white socks
- Toilet Roll (1 pack)
- Two Antiseptic (Dettol)
- Small chop box
- one mosquito net
- One electric iron
- 1 flashlight (torchlight)
- One umbrella or raincoat
- One other bed sheet
- Five (5) sachet of dress care
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SHS Prospectus 2023: Common ITEMS in Prospectus For Boarding House Girls
Likewise, girls who are boarders must make sure they have the following items for inspection during admission into SHS1 in Ghana: Prospectus For Boarding House Girls:
- School cloth
- Ceremonial dress – Not ready
- Tracksuit
- African print
- 2 White dresses
- 1 pair of black Ashanti slippers
- Two scrubbing brushes
- 2 towel or rag (for cleaning)
- 1 cutlass/ hoe
- 1 mop &1 plastic long broom
- 1 long scrubbing brush
- Two white bed sheets and 2 pillowcases
- Bible/Qu’ran
- Standard brown sandals for classes (play deck)
- 5 pairs of white socks
- Toilet Roll (1 pack)
- One sleeping cloth & one pillow
- Plastic bucket & pail
- 12 panties and 6 handkerchiefs
- 2 Black long vest and underwear (2)
- Two Antiseptic (Dettol)
- Small chop box
- one mosquito net
- 1 flash light (torch light)
- One umbrella or rain coat
- Washing powder, bathing soap, disposable shaving sticks & pegs
- 1 Pair of Black shoe
- 1 Black belt and 1 brown
- Blanket
- Small mirror
- Sanitary Pad with at least 3 packs
- Washing powder, bathing soap, disposable shaving sticks and pegs
- Black Polythene (small size) one pack
- One other bed sheet
- Five (5) sachets of dress care
- Health insurance(compulsory)
- Suitcase/trunk
- Two plates, mug & saucer
- One set of cutlery & two napkins
- Set of hangers
- One pair of white canvas shoes
- Pajamas (2)
- One electric iron
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