SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth — The leadership of St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS), where 12 pupils were expelled after multiple fights sparked a two-day lockdown last month, has issued a stern warning that students who behave badly will be asked to leave. A tough-talking Principal Keith Wellington lay down the gauntlet, Thursday, during the institution’s graduation ceremony. Minister of Education Dr Dana Morris Dixon, who was present, endorsed his call for parents to ensure their children remain disciplined.

“There was an incident just about five weeks ago on the campus, and that incident was something that we do not ever want to see happening here again. In the presence of the minister and the board chairman I am going to make it public so I hope it never happens that your child is involved in anything like this,” Wellington told his audience.

Stressing that the school has a responsibility to provide a safe environment, he gave the minister a chance to say if she disapproved of the stance being taken.