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First-year teacher censured for slapping and elbowing student

NZ HeraldRNZOtago Daily TimesSaturday 29 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A first-year teacher has been censured by the Teachers' Disciplinary Tribunal for serious misconduct. The woman used excessive force by slapping and elbowing an eight-year-old student with behaviour challenges after the child threw yoghurt at her.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sat 29 Nov 2025, 8:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 5 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal censures first-year teacher for slapping, elbowing student (opens in new tab)

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  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Teacher slapped, elbowed pupil who threw yoghurt at her (opens in new tab)