Bweranyangi to re-open on April 13

By Raynel Kanyambu BWERANYANGI Girls Secondary school in Bushenyi district that was closed following a destructive strike on April 2 shall re-open on April 13. The resolution was reached after a meeting of the school’s board of governors that sat on Friday at the school. The students went on strike for reportedly protesting what they termed as the school’s harsh administration and denying them a disco dance on the eve of Easter Sunday. They were caught with petrol after they burnt school textbooks, shattered dormitory windows and assaulted the police officers on duty. The Police said 19 students were arrested and shall remain suspended until the probe committee completes its investigations. The district education officer, Mr Norman Lukumo, told the New Vision yesterday that an independent committee was formed to probe into the causes of the strike and report to the board of governors their findings. Lukumo said, “An independent probe committee not including any of the school or education officials was formed. It will furnish the school board with its findings.” He said the fate of the 19 suspended girls, and future of the school after the strike shall be resolved after getting the findings. The girls were released on police bond. charges preferred against them included attempted arson, malicious damage and assault.