Children allegedly trapped in lockers by staff at Quebec elementary school
- On Thursday, Blainville police and the DPJ launched an investigation into a primary school under the CSSMI in the Laurentians, following reports staff confined children aged five to seven in lockers.
- Four employees at the CSSMI were suspended after allegations surfaced that staff repeatedly placed at least three children inside a padded locker to 'calm them down.'
- Quebec Education Minister Arseneau condemned the 'unacceptable' practice on Thursday, stating, 'Under no circumstances should students be confined in lockers.'
- The Quebec Liberals, forming the official Opposition, demanded accountability from the minister, with education critic Marc Tanguay calling for a comprehensive review of the allegations.
- Communications coordinator Poirier stated the CSSMI acted quickly to correct the situation, pledging that student safety and well-being remain their 'top priority.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Confining kids in lockers as punishment 'unacceptable': Quebec education minister
QUÉBEC - Quebec Education Minister Joël Arseneau is speaking out about school personnel who allegedly confined unruly children in a locker north of Montreal.
QUEBEC — The Minister of National Education, Joël Arseneau, "has a responsibility" in the use of turbulent primary school students in lockers, accused the liberal official opposition, following revelations about punitive practices in a school at the Mille-Îles School Services Centre in the Lower Laurentides. According to the report [...]
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Children aged 5 and 7 were reportedly locked in a locker by primary school staff.
Report of children confined in locker at Quebec school draws minister's condemnation
The students were allegedly placed in a metal locker as a disciplinary measure. The Education Ministry is in touch with the investigating authorities to better understand what took place.
The practice, designed to calm turbulent children, has been described as unacceptable by Minister Joël Arseneau.
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