St Monica’s SHS Turns Away Students Reporting to School in Taxis, Welcomes Students in Private Cars
- A video of St Louis SHS students arriving at school in taxis has gone viral, triggering reactions online
- Students who came in their parents' or other private cars were given unhindered access to the school, while those who came in taxis were denied entry
- Netizens who saw the video of the students' arrival were upset and criticised the school in the comments section
A number of students returning to St Monica’s Senior High School were denied entry at the school gates after arriving in taxis.
According to eyewitnesses and affected families, school security personnel turned away students who arrived in commercial taxis, insisting that only those dropped off in private vehicles would be allowed into the premises.
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The decision left some students stranded outside the school gate for hours, with many forced to alight at the gate and carry their heavy belongings, including trunks full of provisions and books, as well as their school outfits, into the school compound.
Some students felt it was unfair and discriminatory since not every parent owns a private car.
The school administration has yet to issue an official statement on the issue, but some insiders claim the measure was implemented as part of the school's security protocols.
Critics, however, argue that such a policy penalises students from less privileged backgrounds and fosters inequality.
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Calls are mounting for the school to clarify its policy and ensure that all students are treated equally, regardless of their means of transportation.
Watch the video of St Monica's students arriving at school below:
Outrage as St Monica's SHS denies taxis entry
Netizens who saw the video of the students arriving in taxis being denied entry were angry and criticised the school in the comments section. Others also shared their experiences.
@Ms_ivyasubonteng wrote:
"This is true and very bad. My little sister is there. I went to visit one time, and those of us in a taxi were asked to get down at the entrance and carry our things into the school; meanwhile, those in private cars were given entry."
@Abenaaras wrote:
"It can’t be my daughter.. nka all the officials of the school will hear of me."
@Thatshaihillgirl wrote:
"School fon biaa na mu hypi mtchw weii."
@Gkhair_gh wrote:
"Aaah, the impudence.. I am so angry seeing this. No child is better than the other."
@Maamles.kitchen wrote:
"There are some places where taxis aren’t allowed for security reasons. I know this may look discriminatory, but it is for the safety of the students."
@Davidasa706's profile picture wrote:
"This is the beginning of crime, this goes into de children's mind and does everything possible to make der parents proud either positively or negatively. Sometimes we should stop this discrimination.
SHS students caught hiding in car boot
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that two students of the St Louis Senior High School in Kumasi were apprehended by school authorities while attempting to break bounds.
The video went viral, and Ghanaian actress Lydia Forson was upset about how teachers handled the students after they were caught hiding in a car boot.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian counsellor gave insights into the matter.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
