The Lead British school in Gwarinpa, Abuja has asked parents and guardians to sign an undertaking against all forms of bullying, assault, battery and harassment.
The undertaking, contained in a document and obtained by NewsNGR, followed a viral video that captured a female student of the school, repeatedly slapping her classmate.
The triggering video had stirred many Nigerians including the Federal government, prompting the constitution of a panel of inquiry on the matter.
To further douse the situation, NewsNGR reported that the school had announced a shutdown of its activities until April 29.
The document demands among others that parents/guardians undertake the responsibility of ‘informing, teaching, guiding, instructing, cautioning and warning’ their children/wards of the effects and consequences of all forms of bullying and related acts.
The document read partly: “I undertake not to tolerate any form of bullying, assault, battery and harassment perpetrated directly or indirectly by my child/children.
“I also undertake to report any suspicion of bullying by or against my child/children to the School authority for necessary investigation and where necessary to any other relevant authority.
“I pledge on behalf of my child/children that they shall speak up against bullying in all its forms, reach out and be a friend by stopping all forms of bullying.
“I undertake not to create an environment that teaches, encourages, reinforces or supports bullying, through the way I speak, act or treat domestic/support staff, other persons and every other significant other.
“I undertake and affirm that the responsibility to teach my child/children about values, good behaviour, civility, morality, patriotism is jointly borne by myself, my home environment and the School and I shall play my part in discharging my own side of the responsibility.
“I undertake to monitor the use of television, movie, video game, Internet and cellphone use by my Child/Children.
“I pledge not to allow the possession or use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs by my child/children/wards in our home or on our property.
“I agree not to allow any form of sexual violence/assault. I undertake to serve as a positive role model to my child/children/wards.”
