Teacher issued show-cause notice for punishment at Cotton Hill school
The General Education Department has issued a show-cause notice to a teacher accused of administering corporal punishment to students at the Government Higher Secondary School for Girls, Cotton Hill.
General Education Minister V. Sivankutty, who addressed media persons here on Sunday, said the action was taken based on a report submitted by the District Educational Officer to the Director of General Education.
The incident took place a few days ago when a teacher allegedly locked a group of Class 9 students in a classroom and made them to do sit-ups as punishment for leaving the room when the national anthem was being played. The incident came to light when the students missed their buses for their return trips.
Mr. Sivankutty said the teacher had promptly apologised and was reprimanded for her conduct. Emphasising such incidents must not be repeated, he urged teachers to refrain from using any form of physical punishment and called for an end to such 'primitive' practices.
Referring to the collapse of the compound wall at Government Upper Primary School, Chala, a day ago, the Minister said an inquiry is under way into the incident. Assuring a thorough investigation, he added any negligence on the part of the City Corporation in removing trees from the area would be probed.
Mr. Sivankutty said teachers or parents should not be compelled to raise funds for such infrastructure activities.
He also told media persons that he was yet to receive the report on the closure of eight government aided schools in Kannur. Assuring that the facts behind the closures would be made public within a week, he reiterated the government's commitment against closing down public schools.
According to him, a detailed audit of student numbers of public schools is currently under way and the data would be published within two weeks. The government had no qualms in divulging such data, he said.
While the allotment process to Plus One seats has been proceeding smoothly, any issues that persisted after the third allotment round will be addressed in an appropriate manner, he said.
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