Fraud and theft allegations mar West Side High School

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Swakopmund-based West Side High School is marred by allegations of fraud and theft.

A female teacher is currently out on bail of N$20,000, and an additional two arrests are expected to be executed this week by the Namibian Police.

A criminal case of theft has been opened against a Grade 11 teacher at the school after she allegedly embezzled about N$30,000, which was meant for the learners' Matric jackets.

Police in Erongo to take action against learners carrying life-threatening objects

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The Police in the Erongo Region will take action against learners carrying life-threatening objects at West Side High School in Swakopmund. 

Unit Commander for Community Affairs in Erongo, Inspector Ileni Shapumba said this when he addressed boy learners, after a fight broke out at the school, injuring one pupil.
Inspector Shapumba, says it is disturbing to hear that some pupils are carrying sharp objects, such as knives, as well as using drugs and alcohol at the school.

Education authorities condemn assault on West Side High School learner by fellow pupils

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A video clip that went viral on social media, showing a fight between a group of male students in grades 8 and 9 at West Side High School, has drawn the attention of the region's education director and regional leadership.

Teachers, parents and learners expressed terror at the fight that broke out on Thursday at West Side High School in Swakopmund, between a group of Grade 8 and 9 learners.

The cause of fighting was allegedly caused by an older learner being threatened by a new pupil, who had only started at the school earlier in the week.

Principal Rheeder, attributes poor NSSCO & AS examination results to lack of basic moral value

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West Side High School's Principal, Veneza Rheeder, has attributed the poor examination results to a lack of basic moral values and discipline among learners.

In an interview with nbc News, Rheeder stated that approximately 20 minutes of the 40 minutes allotted for teaching and learning are used to discipline disruptive students.