Australia 

Vic primary school students fined for going to the bathroom

A primary school in Vic has been criticised for fining students for taking toilet breaks outside of recess and lunch. The fines were levied on the school's internal 'earn and learn' system, and did no involve real money. According to Yahoo7 News, the penalties were stopped by the principal after a complaint from a parent.

WA Education Department accused of putting students' lives at risk

The WA Education department has been accused of putting students' lives at risk for repairing a school's roof instead of replacing it. ABC News reports that these accusations follow an incident in which part of a ceiling collapsed on a five-year-old boy, who has to be hospitalised.

Growth in Islamic school enrolments in Vic

The growth of families settling into Vic has spurred growth in Islamic schools. The Age reports that families are choosing Islamic non-government schools because they want to 'honour their culture and beliefs'.

Fears in WA about student's exam preparation

Examination reports in WA are sparking fears that year 12 students are not being properly prepared for their exams, and are failing to read the exam questions properly. The West Australian reports that there are calls for students to be practicing exams more, especially for longhand writing.

Music banned at Vic statewide swimming carnival after resident complaints

Music has been banned at the Victorian All Schools Swimming Championships, after complaints from local residents about noise. The area also hosts the Formula One Grand Prix. The Herald Sun reports that 'complaints have even been made about crowds cheering on competitors too loudly'.

International

Ban on mobile phone in US school lifted

In New York City, US, a ban on mobile phones in schools has been lifted, according to The Drum. The ban was implemented by a previous administration.

Canadian school board found to have failed in response to sexual assault

A school board in Canada was found to have failed in its response to a sexual assault on a disabled girl. The Toronto Star reports that the incident involved another mentally disabled students.

US mother arrested after daughter wears t-shirt saying she might get 'another good woopin'

A Florida, US, mother has been charged with child abuse after sending her daughter to school with a t-shirt saying she should back off before getting 'another good woopin' (sic). The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the child was badly bruised when she was sent to school.

UK MPs call for better sex education

The Age reports that, in the face of increasing modern communication and social media, British MPs are calling for 'modern' sex education in schools. The Age reports that in the UK, only basic sex education is provided under the current curriculum.