The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has announced a sweeping ban on all inter-house sporting activities in public parks and venues, citing repeated incidents that have disrupted academic schedules, created public disturbances, and exposed students to unsafe environments.
The directive, which takes effect immediately, applies to all public and private schools across the country, including popular public spaces in Serrekunda East and West, Banjul, Brikama, and other towns.
MoBSE said the ban is necessary to ensure that school competitions are conducted in a safe and controlled environment.
Under the new rules, inter-house sports must now take place strictly within school grounds.
Schools without adequate facilities are required to coordinate with nearby institutions to access suitable fields or sporting venues.
Participation will be strictly limited to students enrolled in the organizing school, and no external participants will be allowed.
