You probably went to school "back in the day"...1955. Maybe then the school fee was only 50 shillings. If it weren't the norm for the school to do a graduation...Why collect graduation fees, send out graduation invitations, prepare for graduation ceremony. And, cancel and then try to steal the people money. St. John's school fees is $,1200.00 per term. The average class is 25 students, and still, at exam time, teachers would not have covered the prescribed subjects. So if parents still patronize that institution despite their shortcomings, the institution could at least give a little in return. If you took the time to read my previous post, you would see there was no mention of a prom, as parents were not too concern about that.
It's easy for the public at large to take that position since you nor your child was affected. If you had the experience of your child's 12 years of hard work culminate in picking up the yellow bag from the office your position might not be so self righteous.
This is a clear indication of how powerful the Anglican institution is in this country. The correct decision can only come from someone who has the gumption to take a stand and set a precedent.
Parents in the community who are considering private school over public school should re-think their position and be more selective. When you enter into a financial contract for your child's education you should have an expectation that after twelve years of school fees a school can give your child a proper send off as is customary.
St. johns class of 2013 was a scapegoat and in the line of fire of an institution already plagued with corruption.
Decisions involving children should be made by persons who have a love for children. The Bible teaches you; "suffer the little children..."
china3379 says...
You probably went to school "back in the day"...1955. Maybe then the school fee was only 50 shillings. If it weren't the norm for the school to do a graduation...Why collect graduation fees, send out graduation invitations, prepare for graduation ceremony. And, cancel and then try to steal the people money. St. John's school fees is $,1200.00 per term. The average class is 25 students, and still, at exam time, teachers would not have covered the prescribed subjects. So if parents still patronize that institution despite their shortcomings, the institution could at least give a little in return. If you took the time to read my previous post, you would see there was no mention of a prom, as parents were not too concern about that.
On Judge: Authority had discretion to cancel St John's prom/graduation
Posted 12 August 2013, 7:07 p.m. Suggest removal
china3379 says...
It's easy for the public at large to take that position since you nor your child was affected. If you had the experience of your child's 12 years of hard work culminate in picking up the yellow bag from the office your position might not be so self righteous.
This is a clear indication of how powerful the Anglican institution is in this country. The correct decision can only come from someone who has the gumption to take a stand and set a precedent.
Parents in the community who are considering private school over public school should re-think their position and be more selective. When you enter into a financial contract for your child's education you should have an expectation that after twelve years of school fees a school can give your child a proper send off as is customary.
St. johns class of 2013 was a scapegoat and in the line of fire of an institution already plagued with corruption.
Decisions involving children should be made by persons who have a love for children. The Bible teaches you; "suffer the little children..."
On Judge: Authority had discretion to cancel St John's prom/graduation
Posted 9 August 2013, 6:27 p.m. Suggest removal