Rise in tattoos, piercings, bleaching among students worrying – GES

Priscilla Christabel Eshun, the Central Regional Girls Education Officer of the GES, remarked with astonishment that some young students had conspicuous tattoos with unusual names and meanings.

She also disclosed that many boys had left school for a variety of reasons and were operating tricycles (Aboboyaa or Pragyia)

Investigations indicated that many young girls were associating with these boys for financial aid.

She underscored that the GES forbids tattooing, multiple piercing, and skin bleaching as outlined in its harmonised Code of Conduct for students in pre-tertiary schools.

She elaborated that the GES Code of Conduct underscores the requirement for students to dress neatly, adhere to the prescribed dress code and footwear consistently, and avoid accessories such as chains, bangles, caps, and bracelets.

She added that spectacles are only allowed with a valid medical prescription and modifications to school uniforms or dresses are not permitted.

She noted that these guidelines also pertain to personal grooming, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a decent haircut as defined by school authorities.