The principal of Collegiate Girls High school in Nelson Mandela Bay has confirmed that some learners have come forward to disclose the nature and extent of their involvement in allegations of vandalism and animal cruelty.
Matric learners from both Grey High School and Collegiate are accused of severe acts of vandalism and cruelty towards animals while celebrating their so-called '40 days' last week.
The drama shocked not only animal activists but the public in general.
Principal Louise Erasmus would not divulge how many pupils came forward but said the investigation was ongoing and as soon as it is concluded, disciplinary measures will be implemented.
In a letter sent to parents on Friday, Erasmus gave a breakdown of exactly what had transpired in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
She says entry was gained into the school premises shortly after 1 am and a security guard alerted authorities who arrived a short while later.
The full extent of the damage was discovered at 6 am.
Erasmus says there was damage to the netball courts that were covered in flour, powder sauce and food, while hockey goals were wrapped in glad wrap and some moved onto the driveway.
Rubbish bins were upended, toilet paper strewn around campus and equipment dug out from the Astro-turf.
She says two turkeys were found on the Astro-turf, while a chicken was found sheltering in the quad between the Ivy Leaf and the entrance of the resource centre.
All the animals were rescued and the chicken has since been safely re-homed at a smallholding.
Erasmus says the children involved were wearing masks.
Meanwhile, Grey High School says they are still in the process of gathering all the facts and interviewing the boys allegedly involved in the matter.
Grey says it's working closely with Collegiate and has engaged with Animal Anti Cruelty who will be assisting going forward.
