Concerned Parents Launch Online Petition
A group of concerned parents has launched a petition calling on all Bermudians to sign, stating that they ”believe principals and teachers 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.”
A spokesperson said, “A group of concerned parents has launched a petition asking all Bermuda citizens to sign. The petition is supported by parents, grandparents, teachers of the public and private sectors, including sports entities, PTA presidents, PTA executive members, and the wider community.”
The Petition states: “We believe principals and teachers 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 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.”
The spokesperson said, “Teachers and parents, as well as the BUT, oppose the removal of the PE teacher and the precedent it sets, which ties the hands of principals and teachers and prevents them from holding our children accountable for disruptive behavior.
“They further state that 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.’
“They take the stand that the petition is not only to restore the PE/Health teacher and to support the right of principals and teachers to hold students accountable without fear of administrative action, but also to ensure that children learn responsibility through appropriate consequences, 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.’
“They invite everyone to sign to show support for current teachers and principals, and for children of future generations to learn through accountability for their actions.
“Visit https://c.org/gjf2cLBMHb or use QR Code to sign:
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