THIS PETITION IS SUPPORTED BY PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, TEACHERS OF THE PUBLIC & PRIVATE SECTORS, INCLUDING SPORTS ENTITIES, PTA PRESIDENTS, PTA EXECUTIVE MEMBERS, & THE WIDER COMMUNITY.  THIS ISSUE IS BROADER THAN ONE SCHOOL, IT IMPACTS US ALL!

PETITION STATEMENT:

We believe principals and teachers of all schools should have the freedom to reasonably impose consequences on our children, such as the loss of privileges, without interference from the Minister of Education, by overturning disciplinary actions.  This was the case recently in April 2026, involving Port Royal Primary School, resulting in the PE/Health Teacher being placed on administrative leave for attempting to uphold consequences for disruptive behavior.  We believe that holding children accountable for their actions is a restorative practice that helps improve their behavior and keeps our classrooms safe and conducive to learning.

PETITION DEMAND: 

The recent incident involving Port Royal Primary School sets a precedent for the Minister to override school discipline decisions that undermine principals and teachers. We demand the immediate reinstatement of their PE/Health teacher by Friday, May 15, 2026, and an assurance that such interference will not recur. Failure to meet these requirements will result in further action.  

TAKE A STAND & SIGN NOW TO EMPOWER BERMUDA’S PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS & STAFF

Sign this petition to restore the PE/Health teacher and support the right of principals and teachers OF ALL SCHOOLS to hold students accountable without fear of administrative action. Children must learn responsibility through appropriate consequences, which is a principle that has shaped productive citizens for generations. Together, we can ensure accountability for disruptive behavior, which helps keep our classrooms safe and conducive to learning. 

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