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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has implemented a comprehensive dress code policy across all Second Cycle institutions, aiming to regulate students’ appearances and discourage certain practices deemed inappropriate.
The recent directive, part of the newly adopted harmonized Code of Conduct for pre-tertiary students by the Ghana Education Service Council, explicitly prohibits skin bleaching among students. Under the section titled “Improper Dressing,” the code clearly states that “Bleaching of the skin by a student shall not be allowed.” This measure aims to discourage students from engaging in undesirable cosmetic practices and promote a positive body image.
Furthermore, the code outlines strict guidelines on accessories and attire. Students are prohibited from wearing chains, bangles, caps, or braces. Spectacles are allowed only with a medical prescription, and any alterations to the prescribed school uniform are not permitted. Possession or use of unprescribed attire is considered an offense.
In terms of grooming standards, the code emphasizes the need for a decent haircut as per the school authorities’ guidelines. Hair must be clean, neat, and modest, avoiding extreme styles or colors. Additionally, male students are expected to maintain neatly styled hair and a clean-shaven beard.
