Australia
Vic school mulls banning students from raising their hands
A Vic high school has heard that it could ban students from raising hands in favour of a model of learning to engage more children.
ABC News reports that the policy is ‘the brainchild of British education expert Dr Dylan William whose model is used in some schools in Europe’.
Lawyer in Vic reportedly suing school for son’s injuries
A Vic lawyer is reportedly suing his son’s school after his son sustained dental injuries.
9News reports that the child was injured during a game of ‘bee sting chasey’ in a PE class. The lawyer is alleging negligence.
WA transgender student’s participation in cross-country causes controversy
PerthNow has reported on controversy in WA where a Year 3 transgender girl has competed in a cross country carnival. Some parents have reportedly cited ‘practical and ethical dilemmas for the school and other students’.
‘Helicopter parenting’ causes children to struggle in adulthood according to business leaders
The
Business Spectator has written that ‘helicopter parenting’ will cause children to ‘struggle in the environment they will encounter when they reach adulthood’. The comments were made in connection to a business leadership retreat.
Child in Vic sick with meningococcal
A child in regional Vic has contracted meningococcal disease, prompting a health warning in the area. According to the
Herald Sun, the child’s condition was diagnosed quickly by health workers.
International
Chinese invigilators using drones to catch cheats
Chinese authorities are reportedly using drones to help catch exam cheats. The Star reports that the drones were scanning for unusual signals coming from the exam room.
Canadian vice-principal unrepentant for changing student’s marks to allow them to graduate
A Canadian vice-principal has defended his actions after being fired for changing the marks of some of his students, allowing them to graduate. According to the Leader-Post, the vice-principal did not personally benefit from his actions, but the move allowed his students to graduate.
Canadian commentators say banning rugby in schools is the wrong approach
Also in Canada, the Ottawa Citizen has an article which says that banning rugby in schools is the ‘wrong approach’. This comes following the death of a female high school rugby player.
UK school considers banning homework
A school in the UK is considering banning homework over concerns about student welfare. The Guardian reports that the concerns relate to the ‘epidemic’ of student depression and anxiety.
US science teacher escapes prosecution for mobile phone signal jammer
A US science teacher who allegedly used a mobile phone signal jammer will not be prosecuted. 10News reports that the teacher was apparently trying to get his students to focus in class.