In Brazzaville, students at the Cinq-Février-1979 technical high school are preparing to return to class after a week of closure. This measure was taken by government authorities following a serious act of incivility. Indeed, on February 5, several students took down the national tricolor flag to replace it with another monocolor banner.
The reopening of the establishment coincides with the opening of the trial against more than ten students involved in this act. The judicial authorities have put in place a system so that each student can prove that they have been identified and checked before being able to access classes. Christian Grégoire Epouma, president of the Association of Parents and Students of Congo (Apeec), underlines the importance of this control to guarantee security and respect for the rules within the establishment.
The trial which is opening aims to make students understand the consequences of their actions and to highlight civic values and respect for national symbols. This approach is part of a broader fight against incivility in schools and is intended to be exemplary in raising young people’s awareness of the importance of respecting the institutions and symbols of the nation.
This process reminds us of the importance of civic education and respect for the rules within society. Indeed, it is essential that younger generations understand the importance of these values for living together and respect for the community. Let us hope that this experience will serve as a lesson and contribute to strengthening the sense of citizenship among the students of the Cinq-Février-1979 technical high school in Brazzaville.