BONO GES

Empowering Digital Education: SM1 Tablet Workshop for ICT Coordinators Hits the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo Regions!

The digital transformation of our classrooms is officially in high gear! To ensure the seamless implementation, monitoring, and long-term sustainability of the Smart School Digital Transformation Initiative, the Management of the GhGhana Education ServiceGES) has partnered with KA Technologies to roll out the nationwide SM1 Tablet Workshop.

The regional training kicked off on a high note!
The Bono Regional Director of Education, Mr. Gabriel Antwi, delivered an inspiring welcome address, highlighting the critical role ICT coordinators play in bridging the digital divide. He urged all participants to fully immerse themselves in the sessions to ensure our schools reap the maximum benefits of this massive digital investment.

Spotlighting the Regional Turnout

Organized on a regional basis for maximum operational efficiency, this hub brings together a dedicated powerhouse team of tech educators from across the three sister regions:

Bono Region - 47 ICT Coordinators
Bono East Region - 35 ICT Coordinators
Ahafo Region - 29 ICT Coordinators

What the Workshop Covers

This isn't just a basic briefing—it is an intensive, hands-on capacity-building session. Our ICT coordinators are diving deep into:
Data & Inventory Management: Mastering data compilation, validation of beneficiary records, and strict device accountability.

System Monitoring:Navigating tracker account management to keep tabs on device usage and safety.

Maintenance & Tech Support: Hands-on training for device aftercare, troubleshooting procedures, fault reporting, and escalation pathways.

Connectivity & Learning: Managing zero-rating implementation for internet access and maximizing the utilization of the Learning Management System (LMS).

Per the directive of the Regional Directorate, all Heads of Second Cycle Institutions (Senior High, Senior High Technical, and TVET Institutions) within the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo zones must ensure their ICT Coordinators fully participate in this all-important training.

The success of the Smart School initiative relies heavily on the readiness of our coordinators. Let's show up, level up, and lead the digital evolution in our schools!

Best of Luck to Our 2026 WASSCE Candidates!

As the WASSCE begins, the Regional Director of Education and the entire Bono Region stand behind you!
This is your moment to reach your peak and showcase the hard work you have put into your studies.

A Special Charge for our Candidates:

Excellence with Integrity: Aim for the highest grades through your own merit.

Stay Focused: Do your absolute best on every paper.

Say No to Malpractice: Stay away from any form of examination malpractice to protect your future.

You carry the pride of the Bono Region in your pens. Believe in yourselves as much as we believe in you.

MAKE OUR REGION PROUD!

Teacher promotion results to be released today @ 3:00pm. The portal link will be available on the GES website only.

Academic calendar for the next academic year, 2026/2027, released.

📘 BECE 2026 – Day Four Update

Candidates across the Bono Region today sat for Mathematics and Ghanaian Language papers as the BECE continues successfully.

The Sunyani Municipal Chief Executive, the Municipal Director of Education and the Regional Examinations Officer visited Twene Amanfo Senior High Technical School to monitor the examinations and encourage candidates.

The team also had the opportunity to monitor the ongoing WASSCE examinations, where Home Economics students were writing Management in Living.

Monitoring continues to ensure a smooth, peaceful and malpractice-free examination process.

BECE 2026 – Day Two Update

Day Two of the BECE is underway across Ghana, with candidates writing Social Studies and Creative Arts and Design.

In the Bono Region, monitoring continues under the leadership of Mr. Gabriel Antwi, (Regional Director) ensuring a smooth and credible examination process.
Candidates are encouraged to stay focused, remain calm and uphold integrity.

No to “apor” — Yes to success through hard work.

BECE 2026 Kicks Off Across Ghana – Bono Region Ready

The 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) has officially kicked off across Ghana , marking an important milestone in the academic journey of thousands of candidates.

In the Bono Region, the exercise was actively monitored by the Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Addae Akwaboa (Esq.), together with the Regional Director of Education, Mr. Gabriel Antwi. The team visited selected centres to encourage candidates and ensure a smooth start to the examinations.

They delivered goodwill messages, urging candidates to remain calm, confident and focused, while emphasizing the importance of honesty throughout the exams.

BECE 2026 – Bono Region at a Glance

Total Candidates:25,000

Male: 12,250
Female: 12,750

French Candidates:3,061
Arabic Candidates:741

Centres: 88
Schools:833

🚫 Strong Stand Against Examination Malpractice

The Regional Minister and the Regional Director reaffirmed that the fight against examination malpractice is a key priority. They stressed that maintaining integrity is essential to protecting the credibility of Ghana’s education system.

Strict monitoring is in place and candidates are encouraged to rely on their own efforts and avoid any form of cheating.

Final Word to Candidates
Stay focused. Stay honest. Believe in yourself.
Success achieved with integrity is the only success that lasts.

Nationwide Campaign Against Examination Malpractice in Bono Region

Date: Thursday, 30th April, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue:SUSEC ICT Centre

Education without integrity loses its value — a strong message echoed at the Nationwide Campaign Against Examination Malpractice held at the SUSEC ICT Centre in the Bono Region.

The campaign, led by Mr. Gabriel Antwi, Regional Director of Education, Bono, brought together key stakeholders to confront a growing threat to Ghana’s education system and national development.

🚫 Examination Malpractice: A National Threat

Examination malpractice is a cancer eating away at the fabric of our educational system. It refers to any dishonest act intended to gain an unfair advantage in an examination — before, during, or even after the exam.

Across West Africa, this issue is escalating due to socio-economic pressures, a culture of impunity, and weak enforcement systems. Beyond academics, it poses a serious threat to national development and security by eroding institutional integrity and public trust.

📊 WASSCE Statistics (2023–2025)

Data from WAEC presented at the campaign revealed a worrying upward trend:

*44,586 candidates (10.02%) in 2023
*62,046 candidates (13.56%) in 2024
*67,780 candidates (14.88%) in 2025

A regional breakdown further shows:

*Ashanti Region, Bono Region, Bono East Region, Ahafo Region, Greater Accra Region and others recorded fluctuating trends
*Central Region, Eastern Region, Upper East Region, Volta Region, and Oti Region showed increasing trends
*Western Region and Western North Region recorded a sharp rise in malpractice cases

Notably, collusion detected in scripts accounted for over 88% of malpractice cases, making it the most dominant form.

⚖️ Sanctions and Consequences

The consequences of malpractice are severe:

*6,295 candidates had subject results cancelled for bringing foreign materials
*653 candidates had entire results cancelled for possessing mobile phones
*908 candidates’s results withheld, with 158 entire results pending investigation
*185 schools affected due to collusion concerns

Additionally:

*35 individuals (including 19 teachers)* were implicated
*19 were prosecuted and convicted, facing fines or imprisonment
* Several arrests were made for impersonation, organized cheating, and digital leakage of exam answers

GES has reaffirmed its commitment to severely punish any staff involved in malpractice.

⚠️ National Implications

Examination malpractice has far-reaching consequences:

Erosion of Educational Integrity

* Destroys fairness
* Promotes unqualified advancement
* Weakens Ghana’s academic credibility

Threat to Governance & Economy

* Allows unqualified individuals into leadership
* Fuels corruption and mismanagement
* Damages Ghana’s international reputation

Insecurity & Social Impact

* Contributes to crime and instability
* Encourages dishonesty in society
* Leads to frustration and potential social unrest

Impact on Teachers

Teachers face increasing pressure, including:

* Psychological stress
* Temptation through bribery
* Threats when resisting malpractice

This undermines their professionalism and the quality of education delivery.

Why Integrity Matters

A credible examination system:

* Promotes merit-based success
* Strengthens governance and institutions
* Enhances national development
* Reduces corruption and drives innovation

A Collective Responsibility

The fight against examination malpractice requires everyone:

Students – Commit to honest work
Parents – Support learning, not shortcuts
Teachers – Uphold professional ethics
Invigilators – Enforce rules strictly
Government & Judiciary – Ensure strict enforcement
Traditional & Religious Leaders – Promote moral values

Everyone has a role — no one is exempt.

Conclusion

A credible examination system is essential for Ghana’s future. Integrity must be upheld at all levels.

With leadership from stakeholders like Mr. Gabriel Antwi, the message is clear:

Say NO to “apor.”
Say YES to integrity.

Together, we can protect our education system and secure a better future.

🎉 St. Patrick’s R/C JHS Wins Big at the 2025 OCESA STEM-GENS Robotics Challenge! 🤖👩🏽‍🔬

We are proud to announce that St. Patrick’s R/C Junior High School has made the Bono Region proud by emerging winners of the All-Girls Robotics Contest during the OCESA STEM-GENS Robotics Challenge 2025, held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, on the 17th and 18th of July 2025.

Their exceptional performance in the field of robotics demonstrates the growing impact of STEM education among girls in our region. As a token of appreciation and to celebrate their achievement, the team today, 24th July 2025, paid a courtesy call to the Regional Director of Education to present their award.

The brief but colorful ceremony was graced by the Deputy Regional Director of Education, the Regional STME Coordinator, and the Regional Internal Auditor. All commended the team for their innovation, teamwork, and brilliance.

This victory is not just a win for St. Patrick’s R/C JHS but a celebration of what girls can achieve when empowered through STEM.

Congratulations once again to the team, their dedicated coaches, and everyone who contributed to this success. The future is bright—and it’s female-led! 🌟