Overview
- The boys received one-day suspensions following a January 8 assembly the principal described as the most intimidating of her career.
- About 15 pupils allegedly surrounded the principal outside her office and ongoing disruption was reported.
- The school says the behaviour led some substitute teachers to refuse work and some female staff to leave school upset.
- Workshops have been arranged for Year 11 boys to address attitudes described as "toxic masculinity" and to promote healthy relationships.
- Parents have lodged formal complaints with the Board of Governors, and the Education Authority is reported to be involved, while the school pursues restorative steps such as reflective notes and parent meetings.