Westland High School's student council and senior pupils have declared a lack of confidence in senior leaders at the school in an explosive letter describing a "toxic environment" they say is affecting their education. The board and its limited statutory manager were working very hard to address the issues and strengthen the school. AdvertisementThe Hokitika school came under limited statutory management in March following a vote of no confidence by teaching staff in Mr Jones as principal. The statutory manager was appointed to take over most of the functions of the board of trustees, while Mr Jones remains principal. The pupils said the school was "dramatically understaffed".

Source: New Zealand Herald June 24, 2017 19:41 UTC