The school, which enrolled a large number of students, is
experiencing a crisis where some students are being forced to sleep on
mattresses without bases.
The parents are critical of the school’s decision to enrol
so many students despite ongoing construction work.
St Mary’s High headmaster, only named as Mr Dzvairo, issued
an apology for the inconvenience caused and explained that the new hostel
project was delayed due to heavy rains.
He said as a temporary measure, the school hall was
renovated and several Form 1 girls were accommodated there under the care of
the hostel warden.
“May I take this opportunity to outline our current
situation pertaining to our students’ welfare, especially the Form Ones.
“The school has enrolled 220 Form 1 girls and 120 boys so
far. Our aim has been that all the Form 1 girls would be housed in the new
hostel, once completed.
“Our target was to complete the new hostel by the end of
December 2023; a target that failed because of heavy rains that we experienced.
“The project is now at roof level and we continue to pray that without further
disturbances, the work would be completed soon.
“We are working flat out to complete our major project so
that we can move our girls to the new hostel.
“May I therefore take this opportunity to sincerely
apologise for all the inconveniences caused to our beloved learners and
children.”
Parents are, however, not amused.
“Imagine, we paid US$1 500 plus an extra US$70, but our
children are sleeping on the floor. Are all these monies we paid being
accounted for?” said one parent.
Another parent said: “We are not sure if the block under
construction will be completed before the term ends.
“Why did they enrol so many students when they surely know
there is construction in progress? This is unfair to us and our children.” H
Metro
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