Chrisland School pupils were in Dubai to participate in a World School Games between March 10-13, 2022 when the incident occurred.
The social media has been thrown into a sombre mood after it emerged that some pupils of Chrisland School were involved in sexual activity during a truth-or-dare game in Dubai.
According to reporting by Peoples Gazette, pupils from the elite high school were in Dubai to participate in the World School Games between March 10-13, 2022. The school was celebrated for carrying out an impressive display and winning about 34 medals.
According to the newspaper, in a letter dated April 14, 2022, authorities at Chrisland School in Victoria Island Garden City notified the girl’s father that she took part in “improper behaviour” after playing the truth-or-dare game, describing her as a “major participant.”
“In line with our core values centred on discipline, Chrisland Schools have zero tolerance for any improper behaviour and misconduct,” the school said in a letter signed by its principal Georgia Azike.”
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The school said other schoolmates who took part in the game had been suspended, adding that the girl and her parents did not cooperate during its investigation.
“Consequently, [name redacted) is hereby placed on indefinite suspension until you as the parents ensure that she is punished, adequately counselled and rehabilitated,” the school said.
Social media has been debating the issue.
@OgbeniDipo said: “Long story short, Chrisland School has a duty of care for their pupils and students. They failed to enforce this on that Dubai trip. They might get sued by the parents. The state government should ensure schools have policies per duty of care and such policies should be enforced.”
@Olufunmilayo said: “If you have a child, a sibling or a loved one in Chrisland Schools and Dowen College- please always closely monitor those children. These schools have students who commit crime, authorities who help cover up crime and a culture of silence. This is just a warning for the public.”
@Omojuwa said: “Chrisland school failed woefully on many fronts. They hid the matter for an entire month? Took the kid for a pregnancy test without the parent’s consent? These are 2 big issues already.”
