School recalls textbooks after controversy over pictures of churches
A school in Hulhumalé has recalled all of its textbooks in the wake of a controversy over pictures of churches and Roman gods in its social studies textbooks that prompted accusations that the school was spreading Christianity and Paganism.
09 Jan 2017, 9:00 AM
A school in Hulhumalé has recalled all of its textbooks in the wake of a controversy over pictures of churches and Roman Gods leading to accusations of promoting Christianity and paganism.
The books were introduced at the Gateway International School, formerly Lale Youth International School, after a British and Maldivian company took over its management amid allegations of corruption that sparked an inquiry by the anti-graft watchdog.
The books that caused offence were social studies textbooks for grades 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Parents of students reportedly complained over pictures of Protestant and Catholic churches and information about Roman gods and Egyptian pharaohs in the books. Miadhu, a local news website, accused Gateway of proselytising, with the headline “Hulhumalé Gateway School – a gateway to turning Maldivians to Christians?”
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