Education Ministry steps up efforts to tackle sex and pornography in schools

“Be informed, if you were part of the act, either as someone who shared the videos you are just as guilty and will be dealt with through appropriate action to be taken by the Education Ministry shortly. Be responsible and stop sharing those videos” Minister Henry told hundreds of students.

Education Ministry steps up efforts to tackle sex and pornography in schools

Persons who are found to have been sharing pornographic materials of students will be dealt with by the Education Ministry, following ongoing investigations.

This was according to Minister within Education Ministry, Nicolette Henry, who made the announcement during a visit to several schools across Georgetown to engage students on the matter.

The schools visited are believed to be those from where a number of students were featured in pornographic videos which went viral on social media two weeks ago.

“Be informed, if you were part of the act, either as someone who shared the videos you are just as guilty and will be dealt with through appropriate action to be taken by the Education Ministry shortly. Be responsible and stop sharing those videos” Minister Henry told hundreds of students.

Schools visited by the Minister on Tuesday included North Georgetown Secondary, St. Josephs High and Brickdam Secondary School.

While stating that the Ministry has a “zero tolerance” approach in dealing with school pornography, the Minister reiterated that it is unacceptable for individuals to be taping and sharing pornographic videos of students.

The students were told that they must have boundaries and be guided by principles and the Education Minister encouraged them to question themselves when face with negatives materials such as pornographic videos and photographs.

“Before you share anything on social media you must ask yourself a few questions – is it good? Is it necessary? Is it kind? And do I want to be involved? Importantly, such behavior is covered in the school rules” Minister Henry added.

She also implored students to make positive videos which improve the image of their schools as opposed to the negative ones which can tarnish the reputation of their schools and colleagues.

“I want to see you make videos to help improve your school’s image towards excellence and not videos to put your school and uniform in disrepute as this will impact on the morale of all students attending your school,” she said.

She reiterated that the Ministry does not encourage nor will it ever tolerate such activities at any learning institutions nationwide, and that appropriate action will be taken “against all involved”.

About two weeks ago pornographic videos with students surfaced and went viral on social media. More than 20 videos of school children in their uniform were reportedly circulated.

To deal with the issue, the Ministry has commenced several initiatives, one of which included the visit to several schools by the Minister.

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