Students of AngloGold Ashanti Schools in Obuasi are now slated to resume classes on January 27, 2025, amid growing unrest within the mining community.The school management had initially scheduled the reopening for Wednesday, January 22. However, a new statement revealed the delay, with the revised date allowing for the restoration of calm before students return.

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“Management is continuing broader consultations with relevant authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone upon reopening,” the statement read.The decision comes after careful evaluation of the situation in Obuasi to ensure that peace is fully restored and the safety of students, staff, and all involved parties is prioritized.Both AGA Schools and Williams and Brew School are expected to resume their activities on Monday.

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In light of the violent confrontation between the military and illegal miners, all schools, both private and public, had been temporarily closed due to ongoing security concerns.This unrest has hindered the academic progress of the schools, which had only recently reopened three weeks ago.In response, the management of AGA Schools has introduced measures to revise the academic calendar and recover the lost teaching hours.

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“To make up for the lost contact hours, particularly for our candidates preparing for the Cambridge IGCSE, Checkpoint Examinations, and the 2025 BECE, we will adjust the academic calendar,” the statement read.

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