MUHANGA- Students at Groupe Scolaire Shyogwe have vowed to stem traces of Genocide ideology that had tainted the school’s image in the past.

The students made the commitment during celebrations to mark the sixth anniversary of the Genocide Survivors Student Association of Shyogwe (AERG-Ingeri), yesterday.

A new five-member committee was also elected to lead the association for the next one year.

Students’ survivors said the association has played a major role in educating the student community on the dangers of Genocide ideology and encouraging unity among students.

"We are proud to have eliminated the genocide ideology, which was a major cause of trauma, fear and loneliness and destabilising the students’ education environment,” said Stellabonard Ibango, the new head of AERG-Ingeri.

Ibango added that the fruits of the association are evident through the commendable performance of students and the serenity among students, unlike in the past.

In 2007, GS Shyogwe was cited by the parliamentary committee on Genocide ideology among secondary schools where the ideology was rampant.

Jean Paul Nsabyimana, a former student said; "These cases were evident and the former school administration, did not act appropriately to address the issues which, in due course, affected the education environment”.

The school’s headmaster, Paul Nyabyenda, also acknowledged that the past records of the school affected its reputation, but added that they are committed to working closely with the students association and teaching staff to fully uproot the Genocide ideology.

"The school administration will use all efforts to address these issues through collaboration with the students committee and supporting their efforts in fighting genocide ideology,” Nyabyenda said.

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