I got a call from one of my Corporate Events Management students in the afternoon. They had gone down to a particular secondary school (which shall not be named) to speak to the student volunteers who were going to help out at the event. Apparently, this group of misbehaving and rowdy students weren't very willing to learn the dance moves that were part of the flash mob. One character even stepped out of the line, created some trouble and ruffled several feathers.
To cut a long story short, my students were "stalked" and confronted" by this young teenager and his gang outside the school compound. I wasn't present to witness what happened but there was some physical contact between the said teen and one of my students. Thankfully, no-one was hurt and the school teacher was called in to settle the dispute.
I'm upset because this incident has shaken some of the students. And I think many are prepared to fail this subject and not show up for the event as they're concerned for their own safety. While it's easy for me to say that things will be fine, I can't guarantee if trouble will stay away.
Will mull over this tonight and try to resolve the issue by tomorrow, if possible. While my primary concern is for their welfare, I'm infuriated that all their hard work and planning will come to nought should we make changes to the programme. It's cruel that they're so close to the completion of the event and all this could be gone in a flash.
I need a sign to make the call.
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