{"id":95508,"date":"2026-04-01T11:02:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/mobse-bans-graduation-ceremonies-at-nursery-schools"},"modified":"2026-04-01T12:12:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:12:35","slug":"mobse-bans-graduation-ceremonies-at-nursery-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/mobse-bans-graduation-ceremonies-at-nursery-schools","title":{"rendered":"Mobse Bans Graduation Ceremonies at Nursery Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong> <\/span><b>The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education MoBSE yesterday announced a ban on graduation ceremonies for nursery and lower basic schools across the country.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In a statement, the Ministry said the\u2019 \u2018extravagant and costly graduation events place undue financial burdens on parents and guardians, thereby contravening the \u201cNo Levy\u201d policy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAccordingly, with immediate effect, all educational levels, such as Early Childhood Development (ECD)\/Nursery, and Lower Basic Schools, are not permitted to hold graduation ceremonies.<\/p>\n<p>In the same vein, Upper Basic and Senior Secondary Schools are required to conduct their Speech and Prize Giving Ceremonies in a manner that minimises financial strain on parents\u201d the Ministry directed.<\/p>\n<p>It also said students are required to wear their regular school uniforms during ceremonies, stressing that the use of gowns or formal attire will not be permitted, and also, all ceremonies must be held on the school grounds to avoid additional costs associated with the use of external venues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFurthermore, schools are strictly prohibited from organising parties or social gatherings after the Speech and Prize-Giving Ceremonies, and students must not be compelled to attend any such events,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry also urged all schools to comply fully with these guidelines to ensure that students\u2019 achievements and accomplishments are celebrated in a dignified and inclusive manner without imposing financial burden on their families which could be responsible for the exclusion of some deserving students.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Gambia<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education MoBSE yesterday announced a ban on graduation ceremonies for nursery and lower basic schools across the country. 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