Goroka Syntax Secondary School De-Registered Following Irregularities in National Examinations4/18/2024
Goroka Syntax Secondary School, located in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, has been de-registered by education authorities after investigations revealed serious irregularities in the administration of the 2023 National Examinations. Officials from the National Department of Education, Provincial Division of Education, and the Police conducted thorough investigations, uncovering evidence that Grade 10 English and Agriculture examination papers were stolen from the school and distributed to students prior to the scheduled examination dates. In response to these findings, Secretary Dr. Uke Kombra, PhD, OBE, issued a stern letter addressed to the Director of the school, Mr. Dominic Gahane. Dr. Kombra emphasized that such misconduct reflects a grave neglect of responsibility in safeguarding examination materials and ensuring the integrity of national examinations.
"This misdemeanor portrayed your negligence of due diligence in the security of the examination papers and the administration of the national examinations," remarked Dr. Kombra in the official correspondence. The Secretary underscored that the issue of examination security has long been a matter of concern for the Department of Education, and any breaches by schools, teachers, or students will be treated with utmost seriousness. Consequently, under Section 100 (4) of the Education Act 1986, Goroka Syntax Secondary School has been de-registered from the national education system. Despite this decisive action, the school retains the option to operate as a private institution; however, it will no longer be authorized to offer the national education system curriculum or certification. This development underscores the Department of Education's commitment to upholding the integrity of the education system and ensuring fair and transparent assessment processes for all students across the country. Also read Comments are closed.
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