Two St Louis Students Caught Hiding in Car Boot in Attempt to Break School Bounds, Video Trends

• Two students of the St Louis Senior High School in Kumasi were apprehended by school authorities while attempting to break bounds
• Ghanaian actress Lydia Forson saw the video and was upset about how teachers handled the students after they were caught hiding in a car boot
• Speaking in an exclusive interview YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian counsellor gave insights into the matter

Authorities at St Louis Senior High School have apprehended some students who attempted to break bounds and sneak out of school.

The two were caught hiding in the trunk (car boot) of a private vehicle, which entered the premises under the pretence of picking up a bolt passenger.

The school’s security became suspicious when the driver attempted to leave the premises with no one visibly in the car, despite his claim that he was there to pick someone up.

A routine security check was then conducted on the vehicle to verify its contents before allowing it to leave, provided nothing suspicious was found.

Unfortunately, the cover of the two young ladies was blown off when the car boot was opened. They were discovered tightly folded and cramped inside the boot, which was not spacious.

Teachers were in utter disbelief as they kept rebuking the video, which has since gone viral. A female teacher stated that the vehicle often visited the premises; however, she had no idea that it was being used to transport students out of the school.

Watch the video of the students hiding in the car boot after school authorities apprehended them:

Lydia Forson criticises school for shaming students

The video, which has since gone viral, has triggered various reactions from the public. Popular Ghanaian actress, Lydia Forson, added her voice to the conversation, condemning how the matter was handled.

Displeased over the video, Lydia called out school authorities for naming and shaming the students and also recording them and putting the video online.

"The way people talk eh, you’d think they’ve never been teenagers before. You’ve caught young children being truants, and the first thing is to call them prostitutes, record and share it? Smh," she said.

See Lydia Forson's post criticising school authorities over how they handled the matter below:

Counsellor condemns students breaking school bounds

In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian counsellor, Apostle Eric Okai, addressed the issue of indiscipline in schools.

"The act of students attempting to break school bounds by hiding in a car boot is utterly unacceptable and should be strongly condemned. It not only violates school rules but also poses serious safety risks. This behaviour shows the urgent need for more effective discipline strategies in Ghanaian schools, such as clearer enforcement of school policies, regular monitoring, and the creation of an environment where students feel heard and understood," he said.

Netizens divided over teachers' handling of St Louis girls

Netizens who saw the video of the young girls were divided in the comments section. While some criticised school authorities over their handling of the matter, others called out the students over their conduct.

@citi.zenkhalifa wrote:

"Ow Yawa😭😂."

@1real.Sena wrote:

"Wow 😂😂 dismissal coming soon 😂😂."

@Maame EEii wrote:

"Student with anklet 😂oh wow."

@Nana Agradaa ba wrote:

"Atopa de nipa beduru akyire. The person holding the phone had only one job."

TTI students mame route for breaking bounds

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Takoradi Technical Institute shared its efforts to immortalise one of its past students, Kofi Kinaata.

The students have adopted a route on campus, which they now call the Kinaata Way. A video of a TTI student sharing the backstory behind the decision has surfaced online.

Kinaata's legacy at his former school, Takoradi Technical Institute, triggered mixed reactions on social media.

Source: YEN.com.gh