ALBERTON – Following the tragic passing of 10-year-old Naledi Masupa and injuries to Muntothile Nhlapo, the headmistress of Kenton Primary, Cheryl Young, spoke to the RECORD and said that they take the safety of the learners very seriously.
She says the two girls left after school and were presumably on their way home. The school received a call at about 14:30 informing them that there had been an accident. The school deputy and the HOD went to the scene and confirmed that two Kenton learners were involved.
The accident happened in Vermooten Street, which is a busy road a block away from the school and not outside the school. Kenton Primary has a permanent security guard who is often at school as late as 17:00. He waits with pupils whose parents cannot collect them after school. This is a huge concern for Kenton Primary.
Young has confirmed that the school will appeal to the traffic department for a pointsman to be positioned in Vermooten Street. This appointment will also ensure that pupils cross at the robot instead of in the middle of the road. They cannot appoint a scholar patrol for Vermooten Street as it is too far away and too busy, but they do want help for the pupils who have to cross this busy road after school.
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