School discipline has become a key focus during the current semester following a noticeable decline in behaviour standards compared to the previous term. School leadership has expressed concern and has begun taking structured steps to address the issue.
During a recent address, the school chairman spoke with clear concern for students’ academic futures. He emphasised that education requires commitment, responsibility, and respect for the sacrifices families make. His message highlighted the importance of valuing the opportunity to learn and maintaining discipline within the school environment.
The principal, Mr. Eric, also shared his perspective on the matter. He expressed agreement with the chairman’s position and reinforced the importance of restoring strong academic standards.
He noted that discipline and performance are closely connected and that structured changes are necessary to ensure long-term improvement across all year groups.
As part of these efforts, action has already been implemented. Recently, adjustments were introduced within the Year 9 classes under a new academic arrangement.
The proposal involves organising students according to academic performance, with students ranked 1–20 placed in the first class, 21–40 in the second class, and so on. The objective of this structure is to create focused learning environments that promote accountability and academic growth.
Student reactions to the proposal have been mixed. Ridwan of 10W expressed concern about the system, stating that academic performance does not always reflect discipline. According to him, some high-performing students may not consistently demonstrate good behaviour, while some lower-performing students may still be disciplined and hardworking.
On the other hand, Ayman, another student, supports the new arrangement. He believes the system creates healthy competition and motivation. He explained that being placed in a lower class could encourage students to work harder to move up, while students in higher classes would be challenged to maintain their position among peers with similar academic focus.
As the semester progresses, the school leadership will continue monitoring the effectiveness of these changes. The shared goal remains to strengthen discipline, improve academic performance, and ensure a productive learning environment for all students.
Written by,
Ahmed Abdikadir, Year 10.
