The Ghana Education Service has taken action against Nkwatia Presby Senior High School’s Headmaster of Academics for reportedly abusing and slapping a female pupil, leaving her partially blind.
The GES has issued a statement condemning the Assistant Headmaster’s behavior therefore informing the decision to release the Assistant Headmaster from his obligations.
“The GES unequivocally condemns the actions of the Assistant Headmaster, who is supposed to ensure that students and teachers operate in a safe school environment. The Eastern Regional Director of Education is liaising with the school authorities and the relevant law enforcement agency to investigate the matter.
“Meanwhile, the Assistant Headmaster has been relieved of his duties, and the student is receiving medical care and counselling,” the statement said.
The alleged assault on a student by the Assistant Headmaster (Academics) of Nkwatia Presby Senior High School has drawn harsh criticism from the Ghana Education Service and Social media users have shared numerous images and videos of the student’s severely injured face, which has caused a great deal of outrage.
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The pupil is getting the appropriate medical care and counseling.The Eastern Regional Director of Education is working with the school’s administration and the appropriate law enforcement agency to launch a comprehensive inquiry into the occurrence, as verified by the GES.
The GES has pledged to uphold these principles, assuring the public of its committment to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for children across the country.
Social media users have expressed a great deal of outrage about the incident, calling for the Assistant Headmaster’s arrest and legal action.
