A top-performing school in the Eastern Cape has asked its pupils to bring drug and pregnancy test results when they arrive for their first day back.
Xolilizwe Senior Secondary in the Eastern Cape has asked its pupils to bring drug and pregnancy test results to school when it reopens. Stock photo.A top-performing school in the Eastern Cape has asked its pupils to bring drug and pregnancy test results when they arrive for their first day back on January 19.
After telling pupils to arrive at school with drug and pregnancy test results, Xolilizwe Senior Secondary provided suggestions on where the tests could be taken.The response to the initial statement was varied. It appears that none of the parents had an issue with the drug tests, but many felt it was unfair for pregnant pupils to be singled out when they didn't get into the position by themselves.He said pupils who were found to be pregnant would be treated with dignity.
Butshingi said many did not know that the school has programmes to help pupils in need. This includes the “Soul Buddies committee”, which meets to talk with pupils on “stimulative and provocative” topics. We felt it prudent to attempt to make parents and learners take full responsibility for their actions.prudent to attempt to make parents and learners take full responsibility for their actions.
We appeal to stakeholders to look at it positively — whoever is identified will be protected and treated with dignity.”
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