I think it was an understatement about the procedures failing. It isn't just the teacher at fault here, but the school as well(possibly).
What we aren't told is how the teacher was allowed out with 39 children in the mountains in the first place.
If there were any other teachers/adults on the trip and where were they?
What qualifications/expereince the teacher had relevant to taking a group out on the mountains?
But what amazes me is that teachers making poor judgement calls, are being put in these situations.
This sort of thing does make me mad. As it ruins it for other teachers, for the kids and threatens school trips in future.
Thats my current thoughts anyway
PS I'll excuse the rudeness of the girls to the rescue party as to being under stress from the situation.
Posted: 01/07/2004 at 12:55
