--- title: "May 28: School Governance Weekly Wrap" description: "May 28: School Governance Weekly Wrap" image: https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SG%20WW%20Banner-Feb-09-2022-10-38-29-43-PM.png --- Latest Guide | Transform how you manage policies with our interactive guide [![Ideagen School Governance Horizontal 2024](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/hubfs/Ideagen%20School%20Governance%20Horizontal%202024.svg "Ideagen School Governance Horizontal 2024")](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au) * * Search ** Search [![Subscribe](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3786587/5eb7c708-5720-4c0c-874c-53f035b1dac7.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3786587/5eb7c708-5720-4c0c-874c-53f035b1dac7) - [ Boarding Schools ](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/tag/boarding-schools) - [ COVID-19/Coronavirus ](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/tag/covid-19-coronavirus) - [ Child Protection ](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/tag/child-protection) - [ Early Learning ](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/tag/early-learning) - [ Excursions ](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/tag/excursions) - [ Gov, Risk and Compliance ](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/tag/governance-risk-compliance) - [ Human Resources ](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/tag/human-resources) - [ Overseas Students ](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/tag/overseas-students) - [ Privacy & Complaints Handling ](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/tag/privacy-complaints-handling) - [ School Gov & Executives ](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/tag/school-governance-executives) - [ School Registration ](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/tag/school-registration) - [ Social Media ](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/tag/social-media) - [ Student Wellbeing ](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/tag/student-wellbeing) - [ Workplace Safety ](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/tag/workplace-safety) - [ Weekly Wrap ](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/tag/weekly-wrap) ## May 28: School Governance Weekly Wrap 27/05/15 ![Resources](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SG%20WW%20Banner-Feb-09-2022-10-38-29-43-PM.png) ## Australia ### Qld boy sentenced for stabbing classmate in neck over bullying A now 15-year-old schoolboy has been sentenced to three years detention, after stabbing a fellow student in the neck, according to [ABC News](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-22/schoolboy-sentenced-over-stabbing-classmate-at-brisbane-school/6490192). The attack occurred at a college in Qld, and the boy reportedly told the Supreme Court that he was being bullied, and just wanted to scare the victim. ### NSW private school deputy principal charged with indecent assault A NSW private school school deputy principal has been charged after allegedly indecently assaulting two girls.[ ABC News](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-22/nsw-students-allegedly-indecently-assaulted-by-teacher/6490354) reports that the alleged incidents occurred at a school camp in Vic. ### Civil Liberties Australia urges Tas to reject discrimination bill There are calls for a bill allowing Tas private schools to discriminate on the grounds of faith to be rejected. According to [ABC News](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-23/tasmanian-anti-discrimination-changes-may-restrict-education/6492272), the bills is before the upper house and is opposed by Civil Liberties Australia. ### Qld school investigated for alleged fraud A school in Qld is being investigated over alleged fraud, according to [The Australian](http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/education/police-probe-islamic-college-of-brisbane-over-alleged-fraud/story-fn59nlz9-1227364428963). There are accusations that amounts totalling $1 million were taken from the school. ### Vic Catholic school accidentally sends staff party invitation to parents A Catholic school in Vic has accidentally emailed parents an invitation to a staff end-of-term party. According to the[Herald Sun](http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/parent-frustration-over-student-free-day-after-st-bedes-primary-school-email-error-reveals-teacher-drinks/story-fni0fit3-1227361909734), the bar named on the invite was 'Naked for Satan'. ## International ### Students charged for prank involving 72,000 ladybugs In the US, students have been charged over an alleged prank involving releasing 72,000 ladybugs in their high school. [WUSA9](http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/maryland/2015/05/26/chopticon-high-school-ladybugs-senior-prank/27945619/) reports that fellow students did not consider the prank to be serious. ### US parent arrested over son's unexcused absences A parent, who is an occasional substitute teacher at her son's school, has been arrested after being accused of allowing her son to be absent without excuse from school. The [Daily Mail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3096786/Georgia-teacher-arrested-placed-shackles-town-issues-warrant-arrest-following-THREE-unexcused-absences-honor-roll-son.html) reports that the US school district is alleging that there were three unexcused absences. ### Concussion lawsuits against schools allegedly threaten the institution of high school sports There is an article in the [New York Times](http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/21/sports/football/concussion-lawsuits-rankle-school-groups.html?_r=0) about concussion lawsuits against schools. Some groups are claiming that the suits are a threat to the institution of high school sports. ### UK study suggests bullying can be fatal Research from the UK has suggested that bullying at school can have fatal effects. The [New Zealand Herald](http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11451783) reports that the study looked at middle-aged men and women who were bullied as children. ### Teacher arrested for allowing students to have sex in classroom closet A US teacher has been arrested for allegedly allowing students to have sex in a closet of his classroom. [Time](http://time.com/3890442/georgia-teacher-student-classroom-sex/) reports that he has been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor.   ###### Share this [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/2015/05/28/may-28-school-governance-weekly-news-wrap%20&body=Check%20out%20https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/2015/05/28/may-28-school-governance-weekly-news-wrap](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/2015/05/28/may-28-school-governance-weekly-news-wrap%20&body=Check%20out%20https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/news/2015/05/28/may-28-school-governance-weekly-news-wrap) ##### About the Author ![](https://www.schoolgovernance.net.au/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(24).png) **Ideagen CompliSpace** ## Resources you may like ###### Article ##### Setting your boarding staff up for success: why policy clarity matters Boarding governance touches on child safety, complaints handling, student health, and much more.... 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