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THE BCC INFORMER

ABOUT US

The BCC Informer aims to cultivate an attitude of

awareness and action in regards to student affairs

issues within the College. We endevour to produce a

regular online publication as a platform for student

grievances to be raised, as well as an outlet for more

light-hearted school affairs. We are not an anti-

school organisation, nor a participant in thepropogation of gossip and slander; on the contrary,

we seek to make to the school a better place and

propagate the truth. We currently consist of a small

but dedicated group of students across several year

groups. Many hands make light work - we would

appreciate assistance in writing, editing, art, and

design. If you think you can help out, please email at

bccleaks@hushmail.com

A Student Voice for Bunbury Catholic College

Fed up wi thinjustice?

Sick of your rightsbeing violated?

Tired of teacherstreating you like dirt?

Frustrated with thefarcical "StudentLeadership" ?

Edition 1, March 2011

This publication is in no way affiliated with the administration of Bunbury Catholic College. The views

expressed within are those of individual authors, and in no way reflect the opinions of this publication.

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TEACHERS THREATEN PHYSCIAL FORCE

Corporal Punishment: The deliberate infliction of pain as retribution for an offence, or for the purposeof disciplining or reforming a wrongdoer... (www.keepingkidssafe.org)

In recent weeks, we have received an unprecedented number of reports detailing threats of violence made

against students by several teachers of the college. The first of these came from a Year Eight girl, who'smaiden expereince of the school's disipline policy was had on camp, when a teacher (falsley) informed a

group of students that other students were being made to stand outside in the dark and cold with their

hands above their heads for several hours, as punishment for talking after lights-out. The teacher then

threatned to inflict the same upon them.

I personally observed another instance of such a threat as I walked through the school a short way into

class time. A certain (rather notorious) religion teacher told a lower school student that unless he worked

to a satisfactory level, he would be made to stand outside in the heat of the over-35 degree sun for the rest

of the period.

There can be no denying that being forced into a standing position in the sun for an extended time period

on an excrutiatingly hot day constitues deliberate affliction of pain on the part of the teacher, or that being

sleep deprived and and told to hold a painful stance for a long time poses a significant health and safety

risk to students.

I am yet to hear of such a threat being carried out, but a mere threat to commit assault constitutes a crime

under the Criminal Code of Western Australia, not to mention a violation of school policy and the

Christian ethos.

"The policy seeks to create an environment of positive relationships and a sense of mutual respect,where all are encouraged to make responsible choices, recognise the rights of others and beaccountable for the choices that are made. Guided by our College Motto act justly, love tenderly andwalk humbly with our God, we seek to create a community where all members learn to be effectiveand reflective citizens."

The above text is an extract from Bunbury Catholic College's responsible behaviour policy. To those

teachers who actively make violent threats towards students: Are you building positive relationships and

mutual respect? Are you reflecting the behaviour which students should be demonstrating?

Why not?

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CALLING ALL WRITERS, ARTISTS,PHOTOGRAPHERS, COMEDIANS,NERDS, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO CANHELP!

WE WANT TO MAKE THIS PAPERGREAT! THERE'S PLENTY OFROOM FOR EVERYTHING FROMCARTOONS TO OPINION PIECESTO FICTON! IF YOU WANT TOGET INVOLVED, EMAILBCCLEAKS@HUSHMAIL.COM

if you've suffered from injusticeat the hands of the school, orjust want to raise an important

issue, email atbccleaks@hushmail.com tomake your voice heard!

QUOTEOF THEWEEK

"I'm not going to give outmarks like a pedophile givesout candy"~ Mr Eugene Dillema,Deputy Principal