a pledge to themselves to stay away from violence and to better educate themselves so that they can grow up and contribute to the country.

He also called on the students to start behaving positively, love their country and the people around them.

"We need change, and we need to change fast, and we need to change now," he said. "What you choose to do right now will echo in your future. The choice of doing the right thing now is yours."

Along with the messages, the students were treated to a flash mob, as well as a brief documentary, titled Songs of Redemption, which depicted the lives of inmates at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre.

An ex-inmate, Andrew Christian, who was featured in the documentary, also warned the children toroad," the corporal told the student, who protested that she was not touching the boy inappropriately.

The boy in question also denied the policeman's claim, saying that the girl had only held onto his arm.

Education Minister Thwaites, who had observed the massive gathering of students on second floor, said it highlighted the fact that the students are in need of a place where they can go and socialise and have wholesome fun.

"Young people need a place to get together," he said. "It is obvious to me that they lack places where they can have healthy entertainment: but at the same time, it can't go to the excess, as that can be counter-productive, so they need guidance."

He lauded the education ministry and the Art of Living Foundation for the social