Australia

Vic school apologises for alleged sexual abuse

A former student at a Vic independent school has received a settlement and a formal written apology from the school after a claim of sexual abuse by a teacher. The abuse allegedly occurred in 1969, and the former student is now 60, according to the Herald Sun.

Reports that Islamic schools are in a leadership crisis

ABC News reports that 'Australia's leading Islamic schools are in the midst of a leadership crisis'. There are reportedly concerns by parents about principals whom they feel do not have enough teaching experience.

Pipe bomb found at Vic school

9News has reported that Police have detonated a pipe bomb that was found at a Vic high school. The school was locked down after the device was found.

Qld school's letter to students goes viral

A Qld school's letter that provided comfort and encouragement to its year 3 students has gone viral, according to ABC News. The letter draws attention to the stress and anxiety felt by students about the exam.

Tas parents charged with failing to ensure attendance of their son

The case of two Tas parents charged with failing to ensure the attendance of their son has been adjourned for 4 months, reports ABC News. Their child apparently has severe allergies to egg, nuts and dairy. The parents have been unsatisfied with the arrangements proposed with the local school.

International

US students plan walkout after suicide of fellow student

Students at a US high school have planned a walkout in response to the treatment of a student who took his own life, according to WVTM. The students are concerned that the school is not doing enough to address bullying.

NZ teen reportedly sent home from school for facial stubble

In NZ, another case about hair has resulted in a student being sent home. The Press reports that a student was sent home for having facial stubble, but the Ministry of Education has commented that this may not 'of itself' be grounds for a valid suspension.

Teacher in the US suspended for allegedly inappropriate conduct

A US teacher has been suspended for allegedly allowing inappropriate contact between her and a student. According to WSBTV-2, the teacher could be facing further disciplinary action.

Teacher who burned 'I love mom' on students arrested but will not be charged

A teacher who burned 'I love mom' with a Tesla coil on his students arms will not be charged, according to the Guardian. The teacher was arrested after the incident, but the marks on the students' skin have apparently faded.

100 students suspended after prank

According to 7 News, a principal has been suspended and 100 students barred from graduation after a destructive prank in which their high school was vandalised. It is reported that the students 'have been accused of urinating on walls, putting goldfish in toilets and dumping a dead opossum on the hay covered floor'.