St Bede’s teacher in trouble for expletive-laden speech at students

A teacher at the Catholic boys’ school has been counselled after swearing at students over their muck-up day antics.

A teacher at a southern Catholic boys’ school has been counselled over an expletive-ridden tirade against year 12 student muck-up pranks.

The St Bede’s College senior staff member, who is in a leadership position in the school, addressed the boys in a fiery speech which included lines such as: “What the f---” and “You should f---ing well know better”.

The teacher was angered and frustrated by the poor behaviour of the students on muck-up day and threatening to cancel the school’s end-of-year celebrations.

The boys had been warned of strong consequences as a result of poor behaviour and yet a number went ahead and behaved badly anyway.

The St Bede's teacher’s speech included lines such as: ‘what the f---’ and ‘you should f---ing well know better’. Picture: David Geraghty

A recording of the incident was made by one boy and is circulating widely among the students.

A number of the St Bede’s College final year students went on a rampage through Mentone, throwing eggs at other students and terrorising young girls from sister school Kilbreda College.

The Herald Sun has obtained footage of one such incident, which saw a junior St Bede’s boy egged and forced off his bike by a mob of unruly year 12s.

St Bede’s College principal Deborah Frizza said the college takes all matters of respectful behaviour and relationships seriously.

“The College is aware of the disrespectful and disappointing behaviour by some Year 12 students on their final day of classes,” she said.

“This type of behaviour is completely unacceptable and goes against the values and ethos of the College. As a result, the final Year 12 assembly was cancelled, with some students asked not to attend the Valete Mass / Graduation Dinner,” she said.

“In reacting to the students’ behaviour, a member of staff addressed the Year 12 cohort using inappropriate language and tone. In line with our professional standards policies, this staff member has been counselled in relation to this matter,” Ms Frizza said.

“In partnership with families, we want our young people to learn, grow and develop into responsible adults, with respect for themselves and others.”

Kilbreda College declined an invitation to comment.