Educators at Pares Secondary School have issued a formal plea to the Ministry of Education, urging immediate action to address critical institutional failures spanning administrative dysfunction, leadership deficiencies, and severe security lapses. Dated March 10 and directed to senior officials including Minister Daryll Matthew, the correspondence catalogues systemic issues that have eroded professional confidence and compromised safety.
The teaching staff reports an atmosphere of operational chaos characterized by excessive micromanagement despite the presence of two deputy principals, creating bureaucratic confusion and undermining established managerial protocols. The letter further alleges a breakdown in formal communication channels, with directives occasionally delivered through unofficial intermediaries, resulting in inconsistent messaging and procedural ambiguity.
Of gravest concern are security failures that have left both staff and students vulnerable. Educators note that repeated requests for enhanced safety measures since September 2025 have gone unaddressed, while incidents involving weapons, substance abuse, and violent behavior have persisted unchecked. The situation escalated dramatically with a reported stabbing incident on March 9, intensifying demands for immediate protective measures including routine bag inspections and revised security protocols.
The document also references unresolved conflicts between administration and faculty, alleging that legitimate concerns are met with dismissive responses. With the teachers’ union now involved, the petition calls for comprehensive investigations into administrative practices, chain of command adherence, and disciplinary procedures. The collective appeal emphasizes that ministerial intervention is essential to restore institutional accountability, professional integrity, and fundamental safety within the educational environment.