Controversy has erupted at the prestigious St. Monica’s Senior High School in Mampong, Ashanti Region, following a strange vehicle access policy that many have described as discriminatory and unfair.
According to reports from concerned individuals and eyewitnesses, the school permits only students arriving in private cars to drive onto the campus premises. Students who report to school using taxis, however, are allegedly made to alight at the main gate and carry their heavy luggage all the way to their dormitories without assistance, as taxis are barred from entering the school compound.
This bizarre arrangement has sparked outrage among parents and the general public, with many questioning the rationale behind what they describe as a “classist” and “insensitive” policy, especially in a public educational institution.
“This is just wrong. Whether a student comes by taxi or private car, they are all here to learn. Why should one be treated differently because of how they got to school?” one concerned parent fumed on social media.
Others argue that the policy creates an unnecessary divide among students and goes against the principles of equal treatment and dignity. Critics say the rule not only shames students from less privileged backgrounds but also imposes unnecessary physical strain on them.
Sources close to the school say the policy may have been put in place due to past concerns about congestion and discipline at the school entrance, but many are calling for a review to make it more inclusive and considerate.
Efforts to reach the school’s management for official comments have so far been unsuccessful.
As the conversation gains traction online, many are urging the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ministry of Education to intervene and ensure that all students—regardless of their mode of transportation—are treated fairly and respectfully.
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