TSHIVHIDZO - The schooling process is back to normal at Tshivhidzo Masiagwala Secondary following the suspension of principal.

The Regional Director of Education, Mr Mastsha Mathivha, confirmed they have suspended Mr Godfrey Rambau, of Shayandima.

Mathivha said they have served Rambau with suspension letter last week following allegations of misusing of school funds.

There was no normal schooling at Masiagwala since late last year after the children boycotted classes while demanding department to take steps against the principal.

This was after the staff members at the school complained about the principal whom they claimed was using school funds for his personal reasons. The staff also complained to the SGB that the principal was making the running of the school to be difficult as because there were no resources.

The worst moment was late last year when the principal allegedly advertised the position of deputy principal and did the short-listing without proper consultation.

It was alleged, the position was earmarked for a head of department at the same school, who did not qualify for the position. The principal was also accused of hiring his close female friend as a secretary of the school. The secretary was relieved from her position this year as the school was struggling financial, as parents were not paying for school funds as another way of protesting.

It was alleged the principal bought computers, video machine, TV set, photocopying machine, that he kept in his home. The principal, who was acting as a treasurer of the school, failed to provide financial report as requested by the SGB

Two months before his suspension, parents already started paying school fees, which gives hope for the troubled school.

Mathivha said Rambau will be suspended until when investigations are through.