Classes have resumed at a Mitchell’s Plain school on Friday, following reports on Thursday of learners acting in a ‘strange manner.’
The Western Cape’s Education Department (WCED) said that
several learners at Summerdale High School in Lentegeur, complained about feeling tired and dizzy.
PICTURE: Facebook - Summerdale High School It is understood that this is not the first time such
incidents occurred at the school. According to concerned parents from the
school, the last incident of such nature occurred in September 2022, when
pupils wrote exams.
PICTURE: Screenshot of a teacher sending a WhatsApp message to parents not to be alarmedLearners were busy with examinations, but had to be
postponed to Friday.
‘’The WCED is aware of the incident that happened at the
school. Yesterday [Thursday] morning, several learners complained about feeling
tired and dizzy. Some of the learners collapsed and were assisted by staff,’’
said Millicient Merton, WCED spokesperson.
‘’District officials visited the school to support the
staff and learners. Ongoing support will be provided. The principal reported
that school resumed as normal today [Friday],’’ she added.
This incident in Mitchell’s Plain is not uncommon. In
August 2022, three learners at Khulani Secondary School in Langa were taken to
a medical facility, after they reportedly collapsed or fell ill. The
WCED at the time said several learners at the school allegedly reacted to a
“spiritual calling.
Done By: Mitchum George
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