A group of teachers at Pares Secondary School has written to the Ministry of Education requesting urgent intervention over what they describe as administrative issues and growing safety concerns at the institution.
The letter, dated March 10 and addressed to Education Minister Daryll Matthew, Permanent Secretary Ena Dalso-Henry and Director of Education Clare Brown, outlines a series of complaints about the management structure at the school and the safety of staff and students.
The teachers say the situation has created an environment they believe has undermined confidence in the school’s leadership and raised concerns about day-to-day operations.
According to the letter, staff have raised issues about how administrative responsibilities are handled at the school and about what they describe as a breakdown in the established chain of command within the institution. The document also raises concerns about how some conflicts involving staff and students have been addressed.
Teachers also pointed to communication practices within the school, stating that information is sometimes relayed through individuals who do not hold formal leadership positions, which they say can contribute to confusion among staff.
A major focus of the letter relates to security and safety on the school compound. The teachers say concerns about safety measures have been raised repeatedly since September 2025, including requests for stronger security protocols.
The letter claims that teachers have reported incidents such as students bringing prohibited items onto the school compound, smoking on school grounds and engaging in other inappropriate activities during school hours.
Staff members also referenced a stabbing incident that reportedly occurred at the school on March 9, which they said has heightened anxiety among teachers and reinforced calls for stronger safety measures.
In the letter, the teachers asked the Ministry of Education to conduct an investigation into the concerns raised and to review the school’s administrative practices and safety procedures. They also requested the immediate implementation of security measures, including routine bag checks and other protocols aimed at protecting staff and students.
The letter concludes by urging the ministry to intervene to restore professionalism, accountability and a secure learning environment at the school.
It was signed by “Distressed Teachers (Pares Secondary School).”
The Ministry of Education had not issued a public response to the letter up to the time of publication.