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Scandal at Halandri: High School Principal Allegedly Forced Students to Dig

Published February 11, 2026, 17:34

The principal of the 3rd Vocational High School in Halandri has been removed from her position following allegations from parents and students that she was forcing them to perform labor at the school, such as digging trenches, in exchange for having their absences excused. The complaints state a lack of supervision and failure to obtain parental consent, raising concerns about student safety. The school environment was already tense due to a previous incident involving a student injury and a generally authoritarian climate that restricts student activities. The Ministry of Education has ordered an Administrative Investigation and the principal was called to provide explanations, facing strong criticism. Parents express their anxiety for their children's safety and demand transparency and justice, while students protest the cancellation of trips and the lack of recreational activities.