Queensland schools have been forced to lock up toilets to crack down on students vaping in the bathroom during classes.
Aquinas College on the Gold Coast have closed their toilets and students will now undergo a check-in procedure to get their teacher s permission to use the facilities during a lesson.
On Wednesday a letter was sent to parents advising of a procedural change in response to behavioural and students welfare concerns, the Gold Coast Bulletin reported.
Aquinas College (pictured) students in QLD have check-in procedure to use toilet in class to crack down on vaping during class time
Schools forced to close toilets during class time to deter pupils vaping in lessons (pictured: stock image of person using vape pen)
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Join us for a delicious Devonshire tea at the launch for Australia s Biggest Morning Tea alongside the Cairns chapter of Cancer Council QLD. About this Event
Come down to the Pier on Sunday the 16th of May for The Market Place at the Pier. This month we are teaming up with Cancer Council Queensland and hosting the launch of Australia s Biggest Morning Tea in Cairns!
Enjoy some deliciously fluffy scones prepared and baked by the Shangri-La Hotel s amazing Executive Chef, Aaron Habgood and his team, along with a cup of tea or coffee before wandering through the amazing market stalls. We ve got the kids covered too with a face painter in centre plus a jumping castle.
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