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Government condemns vandals of primary school

The vandalism to Nauru Primary School this week (Monday 5 January) is being condemned by the Government and the community.
 
Just weeks before the start of the new academic year 18 classrooms were broken into, windows smashed and numerous desktop computers damaged. Books and resources strewn around, walls vandalised with paint and items including books and fire extinguishers are also reported stolen.
 
Minister for Education Charmaine Scotty is appalled at the damage and destruction to the school.
 
"This is indeed a sad day for all of Nauru, especially for our Education Department and all our children, who will be adversely affected by the criminal destruction of school property at Nauru Primary School.
 
"This is deliberate destruction which cannot be tolerated! We need to be more vigilant in taking responsibility and care of our school assets, which are used by all of our children throughout Nauru.
 
"Would those involved do this massive damage to their own homes deliberately?
 
"There is a need to introduce stricter rules for deliberate destruction of public property. There is a need for those entrusted to care and secure our public buildings to be more vigilant and truly be more responsible," Minister Scotty said.
 
Director of Police Corey Caleb said the incident was reported to Nauru Police after 6pm on Monday 5th January.
 
Mr Caleb said while the police have leads they are still making enquiries and the incident is still under investigation.
 
Some parents have come forward reporting school items being in the possession of their children or children in their community.
 
The Director is urging others to do the same, to come forward with any information regarding the incident that might assist the police in its investigation.
 
In a television interview with local media, Director of Education Administration Cecilia Giouba said everything will need to be replaced, most things imported and repainting done at very high cost. Mrs Giouba urges the public especially parents to educate children about such behaviour.
 
The cost of damages is not yet known.