Principal and three teachers plead not guilty to assaulting students at regional NSW school

The Guardian World News
by Sarah Basford Canales
April 21, 2026
2 min read

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A principal and three teachers pleaded not guilty to assaulting two students at a regional New South Wales school.

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This incident highlights potential risks to children's safety and well-being within educational institutions, raising concerns for parents and guardians.

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Four educators, including the principal of a regional New South Wales school, have pleaded not guilty to charges of assaulting students. Police allege that two men and two women attacked two boys, both under 12, at the school between August 2024 and June 2025. This legal action follows an investigation into the alleged incidents involving students at the regional NSW school. The teachers entered their pleas in court, indicating they will contest the accusations.

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The principal and three teachers have pleaded not guilty, and police allege the assaults occurred between August 2024 and June 2025.

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