On October 1, 2025, I experienced a situation at the Harrison Centre that highlights a serious problem in the school’s policies regarding student entry and access to education. I arrived at the school gate at 9:28 a.m. but was denied entry by security, who stated that no student is allowed on the premises after 8:30 a.m. It pained me to see these young people being denied education simply for being late, especially knowing that some are vulnerable to substance abuse and crime. Student Affairs brought my situation to Ms. Weste, the Director/Principal of the Harrison Centre, but she personally denied my entry, enforcing the rigid “no entry after 8:30” policy. Ensure that instructions regarding denial of entry are documented in writing to maintain transparency and accountability.