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Principals want parents to look after their children
Royal College and Thurstan College Principals yesterday warned parents that the schools would not take responsibility for any conflict between student groups outside the school premises in future and requested them to take full responsibility for their children’s protection.
The Principals of the two schools met the parents of the students in grade 9,10,11,12 and 13 and discussed the reasons behind Tuesday’s clash where more than 400 students were involved with five students and a police officer being injured.
The students had pelted stones and the resultant riot like situation led to the closing down of both schools for two days. The Education Ministry said a few of the students were temporarily suspended.
Royal College Principal Upali Gunasekara told Daily Mirror the clash had broken out over a minor misunderstanding between two students of the two schools. He said he met the parents to ensure that such a clash did not take place again.
“We have informed the parents that they need to look after their own children. The teachers and prefects will take care of the students while they are in school. However we are not responsible for them when they are outside the school premises. It is up to the parents to protect their children,” Mr. Gunasekara said.
Thurstan College Officials the parents were concerned of any further conflict and wanted the issues resolved.
Meanwhile SSP Preshantha Jayakody said he inspected the two schools yesterday and found both schools functioning peacefully. (OJ)
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