Education and Training Act 2020
https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2020/0038/latest/LMS170676.html#LMS171515
This is just a gentle reminder that we understand whilst times are tough and emotions remain high, we all need to be kind and respectful. Our staff work tirelessly to make sure your tamariki are well served and their needs are met. We ask that if you experience dissatisfaction you need to find a way to express yourself in a manner whereby everyone's mana is kept intact.
As always we thank our parents and caregivers who demonstrate our school values by showing respect for one another. Kia ora mai ra.
Below is the law that outlines this expectation.
241 Offence relating to insulting, abusing, or intimidating teachers or staff members of registered schools
(1). A person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 if the person intentionally insults, abuses, or intimidates a teacher or staff member of a registered school
(a). within the presence or hearing of any student of the school; and
(b). while on school premises, or in any other place where students of the school are assembled for school purposes.
(2). Subsection (1) does not apply to a student of the school.
Compare: 1989 No 80 s 139C