The Gozo University Group said in a statement today that it has been following the recent developments at the Sir. M.A. Refalo School through its Students Voice committee.
GUG said that “today the organisation had an urgent meeting with the Headmaster of the school and a representative from the Ministry of Education to with the aim of tackling and solving this issue.”
The Group stated “that the meeting was very positive, with the issue solved and a fair stipend system is in place that encourages students to attend lessons and penalises students who are absent without any relevant justification which is also present in other institutions.”
During the meeting the GUG said it “emphasised that the measure to justify and excuse should be equal for all students and this was guaranteed by the school administration.”
GUG President Ryan Mercieca said that the “allegations that the headmaster threatened students were false and condemns the students that had other agendas behind this issue rather than that of ensuring that all students are treated equal and the quality of education that the students receive while attending this institution.”
“The meeting strengthens the already good relations between the school administration and the organisation and follow up meetings will be held to continue discussing the best interest for the students including the transition in furthering their studies in Malta,” Ryan Mercieca concluded.