As the first day of the second school term kicks off today, the Waiqele Secondary School management said it will not allow the acting Principal to enter the school compound.
President, Durga Prasad claims that Uma Kanti Karan telling the Fijian Community in the area that the school management is only allowing Indians to be members of the management.
Although Prasad admitted to Fijivillage that their school constitution had stated that only Bhartiyas or Indians should be part of the school management as it is an Indian School, he said they made changes to the constitution last year.
When asked on why such a section of the constitution existed until last year, Prasad said the previous management had implemented the system.
He stresses that unless they are given a written assurance by the Education Ministry that the acting Principal will be replaced they will not change their stance.
Prasad has assured that the students studies will not be affected by their actions.
The Education Ministry is expected to comment later.
The school is located near the Waiqele Airport, just 10 minutes outside Labasa Town. The school situated on mataqali land.
Acting Principal Stopped From Entering School
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