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Schools sparsely populated on day after elections
A number of schools in Georgetown and along the East Bank and East Coast of
St. Paul’s Primary School which was still functioning yesterday despite the poor turnout of teachers and students.
Demerara were sparsely populated yesterday as the country awaited the results of this year’s General Elections.
Most of the city appeared to be quiet since many kept indoors as tension continued to fill the air.
The once lively capital city could be compared to that of a ghost town, since persons could hardly be seen walking in some of the normally frequented areas.
When Kaieteur News visited several schools it was evident that many students and teachers failed to turn up at their classrooms.
A few of these schools which were used as polling stations were still closed off to the public.
The St. Paul’s Primary School which is located at Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, was less than half-empty as the students who turned up for classes were being monitored and taught by a limited number of teachers.
One teacher told this newspaper that the school did not notify parents that they should keep their children at home yesterday, however, families obviously thought it best to have their little ones safe should a dangerous situation arise.
“We have classes here until 2:30pm. A set of teachers also did not come today (yesterday) and these children in this building don’t even amount to 40 per cent
Gates closed in front of St. Joseph High on the day after elections, even as classes were partially filled
of the total student population. But those kids who came to school are being taught by the teachers who are here,” said the teacher.
It was observed that at least half of the classrooms in the school were empty and some doors were bolted and padlocked.
Meanwhile, Cummings Lodge Secondary was completely locked up except for one classroom which was filled with adults. The gate to the compound was padlocked, and a sign placed on the fence read “Guyana Elections Commission – Office of the Deputy Returning Officer.”
Kaieteur News was told that classes would resume at this building as of today.
Also a number of schools were only open during the first half of yesterday to facilitate the students who turned up for classes. These schools included North Georgetown Secondary, St. Joseph High, Stella Maris Primary, Richard Ishmael Secondary, Christ Church Secondary and Houston Secondary.
Some of the students were seen lingering outside of their school gates as they contemplated their next move, whether to return to their homes, or to stay with their friends.
Students standing by the gate of North Georgetown Secondary after having a “half day” session.
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these pple know the country does be at stand still during this period and still they taking forever to count the votes, damn u GECOM, my child needs to go to school!
This foolishness just goes to show that for the past 12 years Guyana was led by a pack of fools. Thankfully, on November 28th the Guyanese Voters woke up and booted them out. I see nothing Civic in their pathetic attempt to cling to power and bringing the capital city to a standstill. I wonder what would happen if the Guyanese people give them a reason to use their recently purchased water canon. Would that cool things down?