The administration of Chrisland Schools in Lagos has debunked all claims of rape and alleged claims of pregnancy tests on one of its female pupils.
It can be recalled that a viral video of some pupils of the school involved in misconduct have been circulating online.
The mother of a female student involved in the misconduct had claimed that her daughter was sexually abused after she was made to take a ‘substance’ by her classmates.
The mum had also claimed that the school knew about the video but had kept it hidden from them and also claimed that the school had conducted a pregnancy test on the girl.
The school administrators, according to a statement made by Akin Fadeyi, a member of the advisory board of the school, did COVID19 testing on all kids who went on the trip to Dubai, not pregnancy tests.
Only six of the 77 pupils who travel for the competition to represent the school during the event were engaged in the wrongdoing, according to the school.
The statement reads:
“We have followed up on reports making the rounds on certain developments bordering on the morals and ethics of some of the students under our care, who represented the school at the World School games, Dubai between 8 and 14 of March 2022.
While we understand the emotions this has generated, we assure the public that our first approach as an institution was to assume parental roles by offering support to those involved and ensuring that nothing affected their senses of esteem.
However, after a comprehensive evaluation of the situation, we cannot help but express how scandalised and distressed we feel as mothers, fathers and instructors with a relationship that holds a direct bearing on the development of those involved.
Nonetheless, we took a critical view of the number of students who partook in this recent trip and who did the school proud in our quest to expand the horizons of our students holistically through global exposure, which takes into account a wholesome development of the mind, body and spirit through sporting engagements.
Of the 76 children who represented Chrisland, 71 ensured adherence to our standards, abiding with laid down regulations and code of conduct, while doing us very proud in the process. Within these 71, we kept our girls on the 11th floor and Boys on the 4th floor to draw clear lines that respect moral boundaries.
We were, however, compelled to engage with the parents of the remaining students who unfortunately got themselves i