Despite some parents’ protests, the school maintains that
it has the right to close for the wedding preparations, as it is a private
institution.
Some parents have expressed disappointment that they pay
for their children’s education but this is now being compromised for a
non-academic event.
The school has also faced criticism for locking the
parents’ WhatsApp group, which prevents them from voicing their opinions.
Only school administrators are able to post messages.
One parent said they were notified via a WhatsApp message
that their children should not attend school today, but instead return on
Monday.
“Please note that, tomorrow Friday 20 July 2023, children
are not coming to school because Mr Mungwari Junior is wedding on Saturday 21
July at Ralph Junior School.
“Therefore, there are a lot of preparations which are
taking place at the school.
“Children are coming back to school on Monday 24 July 2023.
There will be no weekend lessons for Grade 7s,” reads the WhatsApp message.
The parent said he was disturbed by the school owner’s
behaviour to do as he pleased at the expense of the students.
“I called the school about the message and they told me
that they do what they feel is right because it’s their school.
“Havana nguva nevana.
“Today children did not attend classes at all as they were
made to clean the school to prepare for the wedding.
“It pains me as a parent because I pay for my child to
learn and not prepare for someone’s wedding,” said the parent.
The school owner and the headmaster did not respond to
H-Metro’s inquiries. H Metro
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