DB, Reader's Comment, Teachers are powerless to stop schoolyard violence, NSW High School Teacher, 01 September 2009: http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/teachers-are-powerless-to-stop-schoolyard-violence/ Historical link preserved from the original page.
Jane Watts, a 30-year veteran teacher, has had her career and her life destroyed.
Jane Watts, a 30-year veteran teacher from Chorley in Lancashire, England, has established a website to support teachers who are falsely accused of child assault -
"Over the coming weeks, months and maybe years, I will provide a diarized account of my story that ultimately led not only to my dismissal but the utter destruction of my career and my life.
No one should have to endure my experience and I will continue to fight for a review of existing legislation. "
http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=gGbmTRxBMi4& eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fteacherallegation%2Eblogspot%2Ecom%2F& feature=player_embedded#t=124 Historical link preserved from the original page.
Don't you just love the way that Pommie teachers refuse to "accept the things you cannot change"?
Pommie women grew up singing "Fight the good fight with all your might! "
And that is what they do.
Their fathers did not fight, suffer and die in World War Two "for freedom" so that their daughters could be driven out of work by the gossip of silly dim twits, incompetents and psychopaths.
English women do not "accept the things you cannot change".
It's a cultural thing.
Dr Robert Bartholomew warns other teachers about teaching conditions in the Northern Territory, Australia.
Friday 7 August, 2009
Last year Dr Robert Bartholomew publicly aired his concerns about the asbestos risks and the third-world conditions at Alekarenge School, which sits on the edge of the Tanami Desert in the Northern Territory, Australia.
Robert Bartholomew claims that he and his wife were black-listed after blowing the whistle.
The Northern Territory Department of Education insisted that the "asbestos status" of the school was safe.
Then Dr Bartholomew and his wife say that the Department used a secret file to paint them as incompetent.
Now Robert Bartholomew is teaching on a short-term contract in New Zealand.
He has started a website http://teacherswithintegrity.com/, warning other teachers not to go to the Northern Territory of Australia. Historical link preserved from the original page.
"By launching this website I may not have my contract renewed but it's worth the risk, " Dr Bartholomew said.
Northern Territory Education Department spokeswoman Zoe Malone yesterday denied the department "blacklisted" teachers.
Zoe Malone said Dr Bartholomew's complaints had been investigated - but he continued to "agitate" the same issues!
Australian Education Union NT head Adam Lampe said departmental procedure did not appear to be followed in Robert Bartholomew's case. Historical link preserved from the original page.
So what did the Australian Education Union do to support Robert Bartholomew, Mr Lampe? Historical link preserved from the original page.
Stay away, says ex-NT teacher, Alyssa Betts, Northern Territory News.
Lesley Warren, Teacher and Assistant Principal at Byron Bay Public School, New South Wales, wins unfair dismissal case.
1 July, 2009
On 17 December 2007 NSW teacher Lesley Warren received a letter from the NSW Department of Education and Training to advise her that she had been appointed Assistant Principal at Byron Bay Public School.
Lesley Warren was 53 years old and had an outstanding employment history.
But shortly afterwards a Departmental officer telephoned Lesley and directed her not to return to work.
And Lesley received a letter of dismissal from the NSW Department of Education and Training.
In brief, the Department claimed that they could not reasonably accommodate Lesley's health concerns:
a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to a resin found in some adhesives, paints, cleaning products, etc.
balance problems that made it difficult for Lesley to engage in activities requiring quick movement.
a slight right side hearing loss.
Lesley was supported by the NSW Teachers' Federation in challenging the NSW Department of Education and Training's decision.
The Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales found that the dismissal was unfair because:
Lesley was not allowed to speak to the person who made the decision to dismiss her. This was a denial of Natural Justice.
problems with the process by which it was decided that Byron Bay State School could not accommodate Lesley's medical restrictions.
the Department's letter of dismissal contained at least one crucial factual error.
etc.
Congratulations to Lesley Warren and to the NSW Teachers' Federation for supporting Lesley Warren so effectively.
http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/ircjudgments/2009nswircomm.nsf/f46424fdb9855ca7ca2570e60014702a/3405f1827df3ce02ca2575d3002113a8? OpenDocument Historical link preserved from the original page.
Ryan Catholic College teacher dies after being abused by a belligerent parent.
Friday 22 May 2009
Ryan Catholic College principal Andrea O'Brien blames a belligerent parent's tirade of abuse for a teacher suffering a heart attack.
Ms O'Brien used her school newsletter address yesterday to "convey her concerns'' over the behaviour of parents and students.
Ms O'Brien said the teacher had been "verbally abused and intimidated'' while trying to enforce the use of the school's supervised crossing.
The argument led to the female teacher suffering a heart attack a few hours later.
Abusive parent 'gave teacher heart attack', Conal Hanna, The Brisbane Times.
Alwynn Jones, teacher at Hunter River High School, is awarded compensation.
Friday 8 May 2009
Alwynn Jones began teaching at Hunter River High School in New South Wales in 1998.
Mr Jones complained to the NSW Workers Compensation Commission that the New South Wales Department of Education had failed for ten years to provide him with a safe and stress free working environment.
He was awarded compensation.
Mr Jones was found to be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder because of his exposure to a series of traumatic events at Hunter River High School.
In 2004 three WorkCover Improvement notices were issued to the school.
In 2005 staff meetings were discontined at Hunter River High School because "too many staff complained about things".
Mr Jones was harassed by two students for two years.
He took out a personal AVO against one of the students because he claimed that the school executive refused to deal with the student's behaviour.
(Various other traumatic incidents at Hunter River High School are described on the NSW Workers Compensation Commission website.)
http://www.wcc.nsw.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/AC22C74F-CA5C-48CE-AF02-30534F6C975A/0/949408_Jones_COD_SOR.pdf Historical link preserved from the original page.
Australian schools are unpleasant places, dominated by aggressive students. Historical link preserved from the original page.
Sunday 30 November, 2008