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title: "April 16: School Governance Weekly Wrap"
description: "April 16: School Governance Weekly Wrap"
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# [April 16: School Governance Weekly Wrap](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/2015/04/16/april-16-school-governance-weekly-news-wrap)

 Written by [Ideagen CompliSpace](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/author/complispace) | Apr 15, 2015 2:00:00 PM

## **Australia **

### Study finds standing desks healthier for students

According to the [Courier Mail](http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/national/school-students-who-have-lessons-standing-instead-of-sitting-are-much-healthier-study-finds/story-fnii5yv5-1227300701974), a study has found that 'students who have lessons standing instead of sitting behind desks are significantly healthier than their peers, concentrate better and have fewer behaviour problems'. The study included a program designed to incorporate physical activity in the classroom.

### Qld teenagers allegedly vandalise school and set fire to office

It is alleged that two teenagers vandalised a Qld school, splashing rooms with paint, breaking windows and setting fire to an office. The [Brisbane Times](http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/teens-allegedly-leave-trail-of-destruction-at-cairns-school-20150410-1mieco.html)reports that an on-site security officer called firefighters to extinguish the fire.

### Drinking fountain connected to recycled water at Vic school

In Vic, a school's drinking fountain was reportedly connected to recycled water. According to [The Age](http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/school-drinking-fountain-connected-to-recycled-water-20150414-1mkynt.html), the drinking supply was inadvertently connected to 'Grade A' recycled water that is used on crops and plants.

### Anti-radicalisation program developed

The Australian Multicultural Foundation has developed a program to combat radicalisation in schools, according to [SBS News](http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/04/09/new-counter-radicalisation-program-aussie-schools). The program will be delivered online.

### School leadership program boosts results

A leadership and mentoring program for principals, designed to boost school results has achieved results after a three year trial, according to [ABC News](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-11/disadvantaged-perth-schools-benefit-from-leadership-program/6355770). The program, called EDvance, was developed by the Fogarty Foundation.

## International

### Catholic high school students protest refusal to hire gay teacher

According to reports by [BuzzFeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/emaoconnor/catholic-high-school-refused-to-hire-gay-teacher#.bb2Ky4Xem), US Catholic high School students have staged a walk-out in protest of the school, which reportedly refused to hire a gay teacher. The teacher was apparently told that the reason for his refusal was that he was 'openly engaged to a man'.

### Canadian student files complaint to use medical marijuana in school

A Canadian student has filed a human rights complaint about the use of medical marijuana in school, according to [CBC News](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/michael-wileniec-files-human-rights-complaint-to-use-medical-marijuana-at-school-1.3030441). The student was apparently not allowed to use marijuana on school property, despite his rare bone condition.

### UK mother prosecuted for homophobic abuse

[ITV News](http://www.itv.com/news/central/2015-04-13/mum-sent-teacher-homophobic-abuse-in-sons-book/) reports that a UK mother has been prosecuted for writing homophobic abuse in her son's passbook. She was ordered to do '150 hours’ unpaid work, pay £100 compensation to the victim and £85 costs.'

### US teacher allegedly distributed anti-muslim literature

A US teacher who allegedly distributed anti-muslim literature in his high school class is reportedly facing disciplinary action, according to [Yahoo News](https://www.yahoo.com/parenting/teacher-under-fire-for-anti-muslim-lesson-115945553072.html). The handouts apparently contained unreferenced statistics.

### German student attempts to use FOI to see exam papers in advance

A German student has apparently used a freedom of information request to attempt to gain access to exam papers before he was due to sit the exam. The [Guardian](http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/09/german-student-makes-official-request-to-see-test-papers-before-exams) however, reports that the student has little chances of success.

 

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