Show respect for the library, it’s not a place to lime

THE EDITOR: Certain unruly secondary school students should be banned from the new library since they are badly behaved and show no respect for authority at this institution. Those interested in studying or borrowing books must be supplied with a certificate of good character from their school principal and after he/she consults with their form teachers. This is the only way they should be allowed to enter the doors of the library.

From the way certain pupils behave on the street it could be seen that they are not interested in an education but continue to waste their school days. It is a trend with certain students not to study, but only go to school to lime, going through the motions while at times only continue to disturb other students who want to be successful in their education. There are certain pupils who go to school with one purpose, and that is to make sure of obtaining a proper education with the thought of being doctor, a lawyer or some other profession, but there are those who would waste their time, and would eventually turn out to be hoodlums living a life of crime. When certain students go to the library to use it as a liming spot, and behave badly it reflects on the school which they attend.

The library is a place to be respected. It is not a place to have dates with the school girls who should show more respect for themselves and should only think of their education. There are those with another aim, and that is to be fully educated while gaining full passes which would entitle them to scholarships so they can study to be professionals in whatever field they choose. Many of these pupils top the country in these exams which give them the opportunity to further their education at a university. When we read of students who lime and where unruly behaviour is the norm, and there are frequent fights it is appalling to hear of these malpractices by these unruly students, I believe when this happens the security of the library should hold these students and get in touch with their parents because in many instances their parents are not aware of how badly their children behave when they are not in their persence. The pupils who are well behaved and are serious in their studies must be accepted at the library, but those who believe that the library is a place to lime must be banned from this institution but will only be accepted with a certificate of good character from their school principal.

HORACE DESORMEAUX
Maraval