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A petition calling for an investigation into the professional culture of St. John Catholic High School in Perth has surpassed 5,600 signatures as of Friday afternoon.
Growing in size since the petition first started Tuesday evening, it demands four action items of the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. The petition was preceded the same day by a student organized walkout – or “logout” due to virtual classrooms.
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The student strike was organized in response to an alleged gathering hosted for convicted former teacher Jeff Peters, with two teachers from the school allegedly in attendance.
Some students at St. John Catholic High school in Perth boycotted their virtual classes Tuesday. They are angry over a gathering that was held recently in support of a teacher convicted of sexual assault and exploitation.
Author of the article: Marshall Healey
Publishing date: May 12, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 4 minute read Photo by Stock photo /Getty Images
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Ire and condemnation have continued in reaction to news of an alleged going-away party for Jeff Peters, a former teacher convicted of sexual assault.
Students, former students, and community members have expressed their dismay at how the school and school board have handled the situation.
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Peters, a former teacher with St. John Catholic High School, pleaded guilty on April 29 to sexual assault of one student and sexual exploitation of a second student. The former teacher was charged in 2019 and was still a teacher when the offences took place.
Students at St. John Catholic High School in Perth have organized a planned walkout for Tuesday following reports of a party held for a now-convicted former…