The Ministry of Education received a letter through which a frustrated teacher threatens to blow up the headquarters of the ministry in Phoenix.
The teacher, who calls himself an expert on bombs, says he will put his threat in execution if the government goes ahead with the 'Enhancement Programme' for students of Std III.
Upon receipt of the letter on Thursday, Dec. 30, officials are on the alert. The author of the letter, who describes himself as a 'frustrated teacher', expressed his total disagreement against the introduction of 'Enhancement Programme', and threatens to blow the IVTB House, if this project is implemented.
In the wake of this case, an officer of the Ministry of Education went to the police to record a statement. A copy of this letter was submitted to the criminal police to track the identity of the sender. This demonstrates that the threat has been taken seriously.
According to JAQ information, the letter was addressed to the Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Education, and was stamped at a post office in Curepipe.
The frustrated teacher, is against the above-mentioned programme. In his letter, he states that the 'Enhancement Program "will only worsen the situation of teachers already working under pressure." This was directly addressed to the Minister of Education. The teacher claims he can obtain uranium for the manufacture of the bomb that he will place in the premises of the IVTB House, if the 'Enhancement Programme' is to take shape. The letter is signed: 'Your Bomb Expert'.
The 'Enhancement Programme', What is it?
This programme, introduced in Std IV in the first quarter of 2010, aims to offer a variety of co-curricular activities related to the curriculum several times a week. This is to make lessons obsolete. This concept nevertheless creates an outcry from some teachers who see it as a threat to private lessons, which represent a very lucrative business.
The teacher, who calls himself an expert on bombs, says he will put his threat in execution if the government goes ahead with the 'Enhancement Programme' for students of Std III.
Upon receipt of the letter on Thursday, Dec. 30, officials are on the alert. The author of the letter, who describes himself as a 'frustrated teacher', expressed his total disagreement against the introduction of 'Enhancement Programme', and threatens to blow the IVTB House, if this project is implemented.
In the wake of this case, an officer of the Ministry of Education went to the police to record a statement. A copy of this letter was submitted to the criminal police to track the identity of the sender. This demonstrates that the threat has been taken seriously.
According to JAQ information, the letter was addressed to the Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Education, and was stamped at a post office in Curepipe.
The frustrated teacher, is against the above-mentioned programme. In his letter, he states that the 'Enhancement Program "will only worsen the situation of teachers already working under pressure." This was directly addressed to the Minister of Education. The teacher claims he can obtain uranium for the manufacture of the bomb that he will place in the premises of the IVTB House, if the 'Enhancement Programme' is to take shape. The letter is signed: 'Your Bomb Expert'.
The 'Enhancement Programme', What is it?
This programme, introduced in Std IV in the first quarter of 2010, aims to offer a variety of co-curricular activities related to the curriculum several times a week. This is to make lessons obsolete. This concept nevertheless creates an outcry from some teachers who see it as a threat to private lessons, which represent a very lucrative business.
JAQ's view about this:
First of all, he should not get influenced by the movie 'Bhagat Singh' though he may be a fan of Ajay Devgun. He would be better off watching Golmaal!!:-)
Let's get serious now: His intention is morally and legally wrong. He voiced out his opinion in the wrong way. However, his act explains the growing frustration among educators. The authorities concerned need to take the appropriate measures to boost the working condition and status of educators. The success of our country lies in the hands of educators. Mauritius has got no resource except human resource. Since educators are the one dealing directly with the formation of the precious resource of our island, we should recognize their hard work and reward them accordingly. JAQ believes in the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi where the pen is mightier than the sword... Let's use the pen to write for a request in a better working condition, a better salary, a higher status, etc... .. .
Let's explode injustice!
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