The Redeemers and the Redemption

Writing as a senior prefect......

It's right and customary that at the end of every work well done, there's always a big thank you. It also seems that there is no other word or words apart from 'Thank you' which could be used to express how grateful a man is to his fellow man. If there is, such is the kind I would use to show how grateful I am to our new school administrator and his lieutenants for a job well done.

No student in this compound had believed that any other block apart from the chapel, administrative office and the library block will be lit. But behold the saviour and salvation, the redeemer and redemption. Just as Christians look on Jesus Christ as their redeemer, the students of Heartland High Schools, I suggest, should take Mr Paul Ham and his supporters as theirs.

It was observed that immediately after Mr Carter's departure, the school started to decline. Despite the efforts made by the administrators who came after him, to restore that standard, the school was still declining. Finally there came a period of six month in which the school was existing on its past glories. Who would believe that Heartland High Schools would go back to its former standard, a standard where discipline prevails, a standard where students response to bells is recommended both by those who view from outside and by the students themselves, a standard where enough and well constructed paths are available for the students, a standard where the teachers don't release their efforts in executing their duties, a standard where you have to take only one gate in and out of the compound (in cases where you are permitted to do so). An if not you stay intact in the campus a standard where the students enjoy their readings with the aid of Electric lamps and a standard where discipline prevails at all levels.

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Moreover the students are once again compelled to appear neatly and always in their uniforms, which in the past two years was regarded as things of the past. For the first time in history, of the school, we have formal opening and closing of official working days. Aren't all these things credits to our earthly redeemers? It is rather a pity to see that many people, not only the students, don't like discipline. While some people are praising our earthly redeemers for job well done, others are looking at them as being harsh. Yes call them stern men or whatever you like but remember they are doing justice. Note also that disciplinarians will never be good to those who hate discipline.

It is true that cooks are complaining that they are not allowed a moment rest. This may be because of they are not allowed to continue using their old system of coming to work every other day and there by turning up for only 15 days per month. At the other end, the labourers are talking of being used every minute. Not bearing in mind that our men are just trying to let them maintain their efficiency and loyalty to government they are serving.

And to extract that spirit and belief of earning without serving from them. It's only a blind man that should not be blamed for not seeing the changes which has consequently brought development to this campus. I believe the students will change their minds and join me in saying 'Thanks to the redeemers'.

My experience as a senior prefect has taught me a lot of lessons. Students in particular are difficult to control. And like all lawless citizens, students always believe they are hated when they are punished for one reason or the other. But note that punishments are ment for correction.

For my successors, I will leave a few words since my problem may one day become theirs. For instance making the two ends of academic and duty meet is always tideous since I am always expected to be everywhere. I am now looking for a day these things will become things of memory and I think I will be happy having done my best.

More to my successors I say be calm, straight forward, honest, just, an fair. Have determination and confidence in yourself and handle situations as they come. Do not allow the students to read you instead try to read them. Don't let them dictate for, nor control you. Don't say because you're small, let your bigger classmates have their ways, respect them dully and note that togetherness is much required of your prefects. Be vigilance and always try to speak to and convince the students on difficult issues.

Finally I am appealing to all the students to be calm and law abiding. And since it is nearly the end of my reign I have to express my gratitude to you for your cooperation. It is only natural that I have to quit but I will still remember you.

The End

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