Classes at the Christiana High School in Manchester were yesterday suspended after an acting vice-principal (VP) was attacked by two female students. In a bid to show their disgust and disapproval, teachers at the institution demanded an emergency meeting with the admistration, causing an early end to the second shift of school. Teachers at the school told THE STAR that during devotions, shortly after 1 p.m., the acting vice-principal reprimanded a female student who was wearing make-up. The VP reportedly told the student to go to the bathroom, and attempted to escort her there when she refused. THE STAR was told that the student freed herself from the VP's grip and pushed her away. The student was, however, ,eventually taken to the bathroom where she was told to wash her face. A friend, who was on the outside, demanded to be allowed inside, and when this was denied, she reportedly pushed the VP out of her way. According to the source, "she started a fist to fist with the VP." Disgruntled teachers The teachers told THE STAR that they "are very disgruntled" and added, "The VP is a disciplinarian and if that can happen to her, what would happen to another person? That is a no-no. We will not stand for it." The teacher also suggested that the rest of the school week could be disrupted if they are not satisfied with how the matter is dealt with. "We won't be satisfied with the meeting until we hear something tangible. We are not pleased and we doubt classes will continue like normal for the rest of the week." They were also concerned with the general problem of indiscipline they face daily, and called on the Ministry of Education to intervene. Principal of the school, John Beckford, admitted that there had been a disturbance at the school. He said no action had been taken against the girls and said the matter would be investigated today. He also said the issue would be referred to the school board for a decision to be taken. Police officers from the Christian Police Station, who visited the school after the incident, arrested and charged four male students after they were searched and found with offensive weapons. They were later given bail. Director of communications at the Ministry of Education, Charlene Ashley, told THE STAR, "We are investigating the situation. However, yet again, we condemn any attacks on our teachers because it is an attack on the education system itself." Series of initiatives She also pointed out that the ministry recently unveiled a series of initiatives that are aimed at creating and maintaining "a safe and secure teaching and learning environment". She also pointed out that citizens have a role to play in ensuring that such an environment is created and sustained, and urged persons to have respect for teachers and authority figures in the school system.