CIC students suspended

“The first incident involved a group of Form Three students of which two were fighting and the others were video recording using their cellphones. On discovery, the matter was thoroughly investigated, parents contacted and the group of students all suspended.

The suspensions were effected from last week Wednesday, May 3rd,” he reported.

Joseph also spoke on the second incident which involved the punching and kicking of a student by a group of students for his birthday as part of an unofficial school ritual. “The second incident, involving Form 4 students, was what is referred to (by the boys) as a birthday session.

This, in no way, is condoned by the college. This too was investigated and students identified as being there, striking the student, video recording or watching on and jeering will all be dealt with severely and suspended.” Joseph said that the school’s administration, supported by staff, “is taking this matter very seriously and acting accordingly.” He also reported that students found with inappropriate material on phones or any electronic mobile hand-held device, will be suspended. Inappropriate material, he explained includes but is not limited to: pornography, filming or photos of members of staff (without their permission) and fights or violent acts involving students of the college.

“Students found circulating any such above mentioned material will be suspended. Students found to be involved in any form of ‘sessioning’ will be suspended,” he stressed.

Joseph also reported that he met with staff and there have been discussions on how to move forward and possible interventions. He said that the events and negative publicity “has saddened and hurt us all, staff, parents, past students and many students.”