The pupils of the Whitecross School in Lydney, Gloustershire, have a lack of discipline according to the parents. Already four parents have withdrawn their children from the comprehensive school because of several incidents. The problems started in June, when pupils got hold of some controversial pictures of headmaster Sue Brearley. These pictures were only the beginning of the disciplinary problems and the parents decided to demonstrate in front of the school. There was a meeting with governors during the demonstration, so the parents hope to be heard and discipline to return.
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My reaction / opinion:
Although I first needed to laugh when I read this article, I think there is a serious problem for this school and the parents. I have my doubts about the ability of the teachers and, therefore, one of my questions for this school would be; How could it be that you need a fire alarm to control the classes?. I think the Withecross School needs to act quickly before all the pupils have a lack of discipline. As a future teacher, I would not want to work at this school because I am a person of structure and rules.
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Link:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1282170/Parents-demonstrate-outside-school-demand-harsher-punishments-unruly-pupils.html
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Hello Jasper,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI have to admit that I had to laugh when I first read your article. In all seriousness though, that school has some serious discipline issues. If you ask me those teachers should either start to get an attitude or quit their jobs and search for a school which is more suitable for their personalities. To be frank, I don't think that school will last that long anymore...
Keep up the good work!
Roel