A final-year student of Koforidua Senior High Technical School (KSTS), Apassa Isaac, has died after reportedly leaving the school campus without permission during the ongoing WASSCE.
Reports from school sources indicate that Isaac wrote his English Language paper before allegedly leaving campus without authorization and going into town.
He is said to have fallen ill shortly after and was taken to a health facility for treatment. Medical personnel reportedly diagnosed him with severe malaria, but he later died despite efforts to save his life.
School sources also say Isaac had a long record of disciplinary issues, including repeated cases of leaving campus without permission. He was previously described as a student with persistent attendance and behaviour challenges.
According to the sources, the school’s Disciplinary Committee had on several occasions invited his parents for discussions over his conduct, but they allegedly did not attend the meetings.
It is also reported that he initially missed the WASSCE registration deadline due to absenteeism, and was later registered after penalties were paid.
His parents are said to have since arrived to take custody of his body for burial arrangements.
source:www.senaradioonline.com
