School and community relationships
Articles related to school and community relationships.
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Dealing with the media
by Gubb and Partners – 2003
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Some points to consider.
The media and the law
by Gubb and Partners – 2006
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Some issues to consider when dealing with the media.
Defamation
by Gubb and Partners – 2006
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This article explores the possibilities where a teacher is heard to 'defame' a parent in a public place.
Gala and safety consideration
by Gubb and Partners – 2005
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An accident occurs during a school gala. What steps should be taken?
Karakia and secular education
by Gubb and Partners – 2006
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A parent complains about a school's practice of holding a karakia at school assembly.
Schools' responsibilities to neighbours
by Gubb and Partners – 2005
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Issues with neighbours, including children taking shortcuts through neighbours' gardens.
Nits
by Gubb and Partners – 2005
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What is a school's responsibility when one child has nits and appears to constantly reinfect other pupils?
Parent bullying a staff member
by Gubb and Partners – 2005
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A parent is bullying a teacher at school. What action can the school or teacher take?
Parental sportsmanship
by Gubb and Partners – 2006
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This case study explores the isuues surrounding parental behaviour at Saturday soccer games.
School uniforms
by Gubb and Partners – 2006
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Can the wearing of compulsory school uniforms be legally enforced?
Selling alcohol at school fairs
by Gubb and Partners – 2003
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Legal considerations for selling alcohol at school events.
Sun safety
by Gubb and Partners – 2006
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A parent complains about his son getting sunburnt at a school swimming sports.
Sun hats
by Gubb and Partners – 2006
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A parent does not want his child to comply with the school policy on children wearing sun hats.
Video viewing
by Gubb and Partners – 2006
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Parental complaints have been received about a teacher showing a PG-rated video to children.
