Teachers increasingly suffering verbal abuse, threats from parents: union 'Schools are always a microcosm of the society that we live in.' The Canberra Times · Jul 4
ACT school violence, safety incidents reach record high Public school teachers reported 38 violent incidents per day. The Canberra Times · Oct 29, 2023
CIT's one $8.5m 'complexity and systems thinker' could have paid 100 teachers: union CIT teachers are taking steps towards strike action. The Canberra Times · Sep 20, 2023
Berry to face no-confidence motion over Calwell High School issues The workplace safety watchdog issued a prohibition notice to Calwell High School over serious risks to health and safety. The Canberra Times · Apr 5, 2022
Students at Calwell High School forced into remote learning after WorkSafe ACT details fighting, assaults on campus Students at Calwell High School in Canberra's south are sent home for the last week of term 1 after WorkSafe ACT found the current school environment was unsafe for teachers and students. ABC News · Apr 5, 2022
'War zone but worse': Students banned from attending school over safety fears Overworked staff at Calwell High School deal with violence as staffing shortage reaches crisis point. The Canberra Times · Apr 4, 2022
ACT teachers 'scared' in classes of up to 60 students amid shortage The Education Directorate does not know how many teachers will be needed in coming years as teachers say they do not feel safe in classes of up to 60 students, an inquiry has been told. The Canberra Times · Mar 29, 2022
Future of school rapid testing unclear as teachers raise workload concerns Teachers unions say rapid antigen testing has help discover COVID-19 cases in students. The Canberra Times · Feb 10, 2022
ACT schools prepare for possible remote learning as teacher shortages expected The ACT teaching workforce was already under strain before the Omicron wave hit. The Canberra Times · Jan 17, 2022