Parents sent comfort letter by Maraval principal

Letters have been distributed to parents whose children attend a popular private primary school in Maraval yesterday informing them “not to worry” despite the principal being accused of allegedly flushing the head of a Standard Three pupil—an American citizen, in a toilet bowl. The letter, which carried Thursday’s date also cited the Newsday newspaper stating that details of a report which highlighted the incident were erroneous. While parents had expressed outrage over what transpired, others have expressed concern over the principal’s mental health. According to some parents, the morning before the alleged incident occurred, the principal attended a funeral and then returned to the school.

They questioned whether the principal experienced a “meltdown” when she reportedly committed the act. The letters also assured parents that the situation was being addressed very seriously by the school and that the school was also in the process of retaining a lawyer. Investigating officers are expected to approach the Director of Public Prosecutions Roger Gaspard early next week for instructions. The nine-year-old boy has been immediately removed from the school and was expected to be placed at another private institution. His father has already initiated legal action. The letter read:

“Dear Parent,
Just to put you hearts at ease. I have been determined to put a stop to the reports of nasty, frequent and mischievous behaviour in the boys’ bathroom. Other principals has also expressed similar concerns. In order to protect you sons, I have issued an ultimatum at the beginning of the term to all boys that any unacceptable behaviour in the boys’ bathroom would be dealt with as a matter of urgency. The story in the Newsday gives an extremely distorted version of what happened when I received a report about two boys playing in the boys’ bathroom. I am seeking professional advice on the way forward.” The letter was signed by Arlene Blackman. The victim’s father described the letter as “unremorseful and deceiving to parents.”