Ashburton teacher's registration cancelled over treatment of pupils

Thursday 15 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 15 May 2025, 6:35pm

In this story Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal, Teaching Council

The Teachers’ Disciplinary Tribunal has cancelled Wendy Hopwood's teaching registration following conduct at Tinwald School between 2019 and 2021. Hopwood was found to have mocked students with learning disabilities, used profanity, and destroyed pupils' artwork and workbooks.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 15 May 2025, 4:38pm

   Ashburton teacher Wendy Hopwood’s registration cancelled after making fun of students, ripping up work (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 15 May 2025, 5:22pm

   Ashburton teacher's registration cancelled over pupil treatment (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 15 May 2025, 5:37pm

   Ashburton teacher swore, mocked kids with learning disabilities (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 15 May 2025, 6:35pm

   Ashburton teacher Wendy Hopwood’s registration cancelled after making fun of students (opens in new tab)