WASSCE: KNUST SHS records one death, another candidate pregnant

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Senior High School in Kumasi has confirmed the death of one of its candidates who passed away after a short illness during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination.

School management expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the bereaved family, assuring that support systems have been put in place to help other candidates continue their examinations in a calm and conducive environment.

According to the school, another registered candidate has also discontinued schooling and is currently not participating in the ongoing examination, although no further details were provided regarding the circumstances.

In a separate update, the school noted that a pregnant candidate successfully participated in the English Oral examination alongside her colleagues, as part of the ongoing assessment process.

A total of 1,022 candidates from KNUST SHS are sitting for this year’s WASSCE, with core subjects currently underway nationwide across examination centres.

Assistant Headmaster (Academic) and Assistant Examination Supervisor, Agyekum Kwaku, described the examination process as smooth and well-coordinated, emphasizing the school’s strict adherence to examination rules.

He noted that the institution maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward examination malpractice, adding that invigilators and supervisors have been closely monitoring candidates to ensure full compliance with regulations.

Meanwhile, other examination centres, including St Louis Senior High School and T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, also reported calm and orderly examination conditions.

Across the country, more than 500,000 candidates are currently sitting for the WASSCE, which continues to progress under tight supervision and standardized examination protocols, according to education authorities.

Education officials have urged candidates to remain focused and adhere strictly to examination guidelines as the nationwide exercise continues.