Thread: Racism at School

From your part send an email and make it clear you expect a response with exactly what they have and will do about it. Suggest you will take it further.

Your wife if she can take your daughter to school then she should and insist on speaking with the headmaster. Again insist in writing what they have done and will or it will be taken further.
Do not take no for an answer and don't brushed aside.
I either of you are not satisfied then push harder and even suggest you will raise with the PNG government about the racist teachings of the school.

Best tactic is start nice and when that fails make it clear you can be their worst nightmare.

Yes, very touchy subject. Kids can be very cruel and, at that age, have no concept of consequences.
This is how I would approach it.
Keep a log of instances for possible future reference. Hopefully it won't be needed.
Explain to the Principal, it has to stop.
Swat up on the racial vilification laws.
See what happens.

If the school does nothing (it won't improve over night so give it time), seek legal advice. That is when the keeping a log will come in handy. Nothing launches Principals into action as the prospect of legal action.

Oh, another thing to be wary of is Principals lie.
Let me explain. They are crisis managers. Their modus operandi is to say whatever is necessary to get you to walk out of their office calm so they can move on to the next crisis. If that means lying to your face, then so be it. Keep a record of any discussions you have with the Principal. Again, hopefully it won't be needed but very helpful when legal advice is sought.

Good luck.
There's no place for racism in today's schools.

Originally Posted by George130

From your part send an email and make it clear you expect a response with exactly what they have and will do about it. Suggest you will take it further.

Your wife if she can take your daughter to school then she should and insist on speaking with the headmaster. Again insist in writing what they have done and will or it will be taken further.
Do not take no for an answer and don't brushed aside.
I either of you are not satisfied then push harder and even suggest you will raise with the PNG government about the racist teachings of the school.

Best tactic is start nice and when that fails make it clear you can be their worst nightmare.

George, I can tell you typed that with feeling.
Might I suggest you read the original post a few more times whilst a little calmer, you may wish to edit one or two things.

I agree with Mick's comments. The log is a very good approach.

Key is to do what is in the best interest of your daughter? The school may want to hush it up but that is them burying their heads in the sand hoping that it will go away. Which is the wrong approach. Since you are paying for schooling then I assume that it is a private school of some form. These schools will have action plans to address all sorts of matters including racial taunts. The school has an opportunity to stomp on the issue early and so they should - perhaps remind them of it. My concern is if they let it go on or turn a blind eye then where does it end - when it becomes physical abuse??

Your daughter calling you is her way to reach out for help. If your ex-partner isn't pursuing it then you should. Schools are use to dealing with separated parents situations. Your daughter is expecting you to be an active supporter of her. You will need to explain to your daughter what you are doing to help her. In discussions with the school keep a level head but be persistent.

The father daughter bond is strong and if it was my daughter in that situation I would seek an acceptable resolution.

I think I know the school in question and know the school principal (as well as a direct relation of mine being asst principal there for many years)well enough to be able to say that if he has any idea of a problem like this he would address it within his maximum possible means.

The school has a very multi racial student base and the teachers and staff are well versed in dealing with problems like this.

I suggest to you Jerry that you contact the principal with your concerns however small or large they may be and I think you and your daughter will be dealt with with integrity.

G'day Road Stone

I would suggest that this problem (taunting) is probably caused or instigated by one student who weilds power over her peers,and has trouble accepting that your daughter is of a different hue,I would suggest to you that you get your wife to ask your daughter if she is aware of who is starting the trouble/problem, then your wife can deal with the principal directly and voice her suspicions

cheers

Always a tough situation when your child is in trouble of any sort.


We have a special needs boy and expect these bully problems to arise in the future. We have had friends go through what you are going through and had similar slow reactions from senior school staff.


The main thing with anything like this is to be coming from a strong position. Our chosen strategy should the need arise, will be to send out boy off to school with something like this


https://www.google.com.au/shopping/p...d=0CM4CEKYrMBI


Should you use this option the important thing to remember is not to induce a situation for the purpose of using it. The situation has to what has been happening normally, not encouraged.


As had been said earlier, kids at this age can be mean, and their is normally a ring leader who is trying to be the most popular that everybody wants to be around.


Good luck with it, best wishes.

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

Oh, another thing to be wary of is Principals lie.
Let me explain. They are crisis managers. Their modus operandi is to say whatever is necessary to get you to walk out of their office calm so they can move on to the next crisis. If that means lying to your face, then so be it. Keep a record of any discussions you have with the Principal. Again, hopefully it won't be needed but very helpful when legal advice is sought.

Laughable. Make sure the school doesn't delete the kid off the role if seeking legal advice because they can do that and deny all knowledge too.

Just make an appointment with the Principle and have a chat - Principles have this way of getting things done and problems resolved.