An investigation has been launched into the operations of a private school in Region Four following a complaint by a parent, including allegations that COVID protocols are not being followed and the cover-up of the discovery of narcotic drugs in the possession of students.
The confirmation of the investigation being launched at the institution was made by the owner and operator of the school and the parent who raised the concerns with the Ministry of Education (MoE). According to both parties, the “relevant authorities” are handling the matter.
The school’s operator made no further comment.
However, the parent, who had two children who are both preparing to write one of the CXC examinations in June enrolled at the institution, related to this newspaper that the investigation started after a letter was sent to the MoE complaining about and outlining the exploitation and extortion faced at the school.
In the letter, which was seen by this newspaper, the parent complains about children being sent home for things that are trivial to learning but are listed in the school rule book while more pressing matters are not properly dealt with.
The parent said that based on frustrations that arose because of the situation, attempts were made to contact the owner and operator of the institution. However, these attempts were futile. The parent got on to a representative who was at the office and left an angry message.
Subsequently, the parent was contacted and informed that his children would not be allowed to resume learning through the school until the school’s board deliberated on the message that was left.
The parent’s letter notes that the classes have already been paid for.
The letter further accuses the institution of not following COVID protocols and cites instances of narcotic drugs found in students’ possession while in school, while adding that they were not reported to the authorities nor were parents called in.
