Durban - THE start of the matric trial examinations got off to a rocky start at Crossmoor Secondary on Monday after some pupils were allegedly removed from the classroom because their school fees were not paid.
Although calm was restored after the circuit manager intervened and they returned to the classroom about 30 minutes later, parents said the children should not have to suffer. “I don’t believe we should have been pulled out of class. The issue of school fees is my parents’ duty and not mine. I am here for an education,” she said.
When the POST arrived, a group of parents waited for feedback from the principal, who they said was discussing the matter with the School Governing Body chairperson and the circuit manager.“My husband called me just before 9am to go to school. When I arrived, all I could see were concerned faces. I enquired about the bill, and we will have to try and sort it out.”“The fees are R4 000. That is a lot of money.