Peace Council Condemns Rising Violence in Schools
The National Peace Council (NPC) has added its voice in condemning the rising violence relating to the second cycle institutions.
Citing a series of assaults on students and teachers recorded in recent times, it called for improved security in schools and during sporting events as well as strengthened counselling services to address underlying issues of indiscipline in our schools.
The Council equally appealed for the active involvement of parents and guardians in promoting greater discipline, tolerance and respect for diversity in our schools.
“The Council, which is committed to continuing its school sensitisation on peace, tolerance and non-violent means of seeking redress, entreats the GES together with other stakeholders in the sector to strengthen disciplinary measures and develop policies to make our schools sanctuaries of learning and harmony.”
Last week, six student assault cases were reported during athletics competition in the Central Region.
The GES recently confirmed the gang raping of a female student from Osino Presbyterian SHS, as well as the stabbing of a final year student of Koforidua Senior High Technical School (SECTECH) during the Supper Zonal sports festival at Koforidua in the Eastern Region.
In addition, there was a recent report of an assault on West Africa SHS teachers by some students of Frafraha Community Senior High School in the Adentan Municipality in the Greater Accra Region.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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