what no. 11 have to do with the government?
but still ah lil Form 1 boy do dat?!?
Yup! Story here:
Form One student beats his teacher
http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/2011/02/18/form-one-student-beats-his-teacherIn full view of his classmates, a Form One pupil of the San Fernando Central Secondary School yesterday allegedly brutalised his female typing teacher, tearing her clothes and cuffing her repeatedly on the head. The teacher, with 20 years service at the school, was being treated last night at a private medical facility. Up to late yesterday, several teachers were fearful of returning to classes, saying too many incidents of violence were occurring at the school. The latest incident occurred around 2 pm, during the last period, a short distance away from the principal’s office.
A source, who requested anonymity, said the teacher was engaged in a lecture when she asked the student to move his foot. The student refused and when she shouted at him, he became enraged and began cuffing her on the face. Witnesses said a struggle ensued and he began slamming his fist onto her head, causing cuts and bruises. Other teachers, who rushed to her aid, quickly apprehended the student. He was taken to the principal’s office where recommendations were made that he be suspended. A spokesman said many teachers were disenchanted over the incident, as students were being allowed to do whatever they wanted at the school.
“There have been several incidents and we are not happy with the way things are being handled,” the spokesman added. The injured teacher was taken for medical treatment. A report was made to the San Fernando Police Station. A source said executives from the T&T Unified Teachers Association were informed of the incident. Both Junior Minister of Education, Clifton de Couteau, and Education Minister Dr Tim Gopeesingh could not be reached for comment yesterday. President of TTUTA, Roustan Job, condemned the beating.
He said: “An incident of this nature is a very serious one and I am concerned to know that a student can be brave enough to assault a member of staff on the compound. “I will want to know how the ministry will take this up in terms of disciplining that student.” He noted that during the Carnival period pupils were more likely to engage in fights. He added: “During this time of year, students get restless and they tend to get into more fights, so we have to put measures in place to curb this kind of behaviour. “The authority should take note of this. Principals, teachers and deans must be more vigilant and alert and even parents should be on their guard.” He said the student must be disciplined so that other such incidents would not occur.