Teacher Censured for Using Substance at School Party

A teacher was caught snorting a “white powder” from a desk during a Christmas party after being offered a “line” by colleagues. He later told the deputy principal that the substance did not affect him but acknowledged it was the “most stupid thing” he had ever done. The NZ Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal found him guilty of serious misconduct for the incident, which occurred on school grounds after hours, although no students were present. The tribunal emphasized the relevance of the conduct’s location in their decision.

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