Soter, MP's decision on the MoI is like a double-edged sword. If he is ultimately able to find a viable solution, he would grow in stature. However, the present decision is like a damocles sword hanging over the heads of diocesan schools. Grants have not been sanctioned to these schools on permanent basis. Only the status quo continues. Hence, the Church will be made to toe the line or else. Also I am highly sceptical of the committee of academics which is being formed to look into this issue. There are no academics involved at all. It is a simple policy matter - whether to accept the demand from a large number of parents and schools to teach in the English medium and avail of government grants as is being given to vernacular schools.Period.
Regards, Marshall
