At last night's school board meeting, Trewyn teachers stepped up to the mike to speak out against what they call "an attempt to tear down Trewyn and Manual Schools".
The teachers felt that comments that are made on the blogs and at last week's school board meeting were based on the comments of a few disgruntled employees who were not giving a clear picture of the culture of their school.
They spoke to the positive measures being taken in health services, security, teacher quality, and the dedication and commitment of the Trewyn staff. They closed with a challenge to those who have placed a thumbs down on the students and believe that Trewyn is a zoo with untrained animals. The challenge is to come down to the school one day a week, for six weeks and they will see that they are making a positive difference for youth. The comments were said to have been made on behalf of several outraged parents, upset co-workers and students.
What is confusing is that the first teacher who spoke, mentioned violence and then seemed to also mention an agreement that schools throughout the District have not to discuss it. She stated that Trewyn is by far not the only school with violence and discipline issues; the problem is rampant throughout the District. She made it clear to state that this included the schools north of War Memorial. For that reason, she seemed to feel that it is unfair to continue to slam Trewyn for a problem that all schools are facing.
Now I am left wondering, what is the real story on violence in our schools and is there a cover up as to how bad the situation really is?
The teachers felt that comments that are made on the blogs and at last week's school board meeting were based on the comments of a few disgruntled employees who were not giving a clear picture of the culture of their school.
They spoke to the positive measures being taken in health services, security, teacher quality, and the dedication and commitment of the Trewyn staff. They closed with a challenge to those who have placed a thumbs down on the students and believe that Trewyn is a zoo with untrained animals. The challenge is to come down to the school one day a week, for six weeks and they will see that they are making a positive difference for youth. The comments were said to have been made on behalf of several outraged parents, upset co-workers and students.
What is confusing is that the first teacher who spoke, mentioned violence and then seemed to also mention an agreement that schools throughout the District have not to discuss it. She stated that Trewyn is by far not the only school with violence and discipline issues; the problem is rampant throughout the District. She made it clear to state that this included the schools north of War Memorial. For that reason, she seemed to feel that it is unfair to continue to slam Trewyn for a problem that all schools are facing.
Now I am left wondering, what is the real story on violence in our schools and is there a cover up as to how bad the situation really is?