Marc Ong 2i218

The recent STOMP article written about how teachers took away students' belongings has been a source of controversy both on STOMP and among Hwa Chong students. In the article (submitted by an angry secondary 4 student who wished to complain about the school's practices), it is described how teachers took away student's belongings that were left unattended on tables*. I feel that the student was being very inconsiderate by tarnishing the school's reputation. Although it is understandable that he might be angry after he had his personal space invaded and his belongings taken, he should have taken his complaint to the school administration itself rather than making this issue public. The matter could have been resolved quietly and internally instead of what it has become now- a public mess. The STOMP article has attracted many hateful comments toward Hwa Chong students and the school, questioning their "giftedness" if they can make a mistake as simple as leaving their belongings around.