'Many of the protests have been preceded by pupils asking their peers to sign a petition objecting to the Minister, the pupils who are acting as organisers are quoting the same mis-information'
A Stormont department was urged not to “embarrass” schools by asking them to host visits by new education minister Martin McGuinness amid a series of protests at his appointment, archives reveal.
“Many of the protests have been preceded by pupils asking their peers to sign a petition objecting to the Minister, the pupils who are acting as organisers are quoting the same mis-information to persuade their peers to join them in protest ; the spokespersons leading the protests use the same form of words and cliches; there are flags, banners etc in readiness when the protest begins; others, over school leaving age, turn up to support the protest; local, anti-agreement, politicians are soon...
“He said that the relaxed response of schools to such requests in the past would not be sustainable in current circumstances. It would take time, he judged, to establish trust and openness.” The guidance urged school leaders to contact the Royal Ulster Constabulary if they had information that a protest was being planned.
“I am disappointed that pupils felt the need to take this action but I can understand their concerns during this period of change,” he added.
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