TED SHAW, Manager, Child Welfare, LEDUC DISTRICT OFFICE, Province of Alberta

“ Staff at St.John's School of Alberta continually minimize the effect their abuse had on the students of the school. While their religion believes it is ok to discipline in this manner, the UN does not. This also conveniently leaves out the misrepresentations made by the school in regard to their discipline; made to parents of prospective new students, in order to enroll said, students. ”

“ John's Anglican School, abusive discipline complaint BRIEF ISSUE DESCRIPTION:
Complaint received from former student that discipline at St. John's school is done with a three foot long board and often results in bruising. Only male teachers are permitted to "swat" boys, and detailed records are kept. Child Welfare Act defines acts which cause bruising as physical abuse. St John's School is a private high school, southwest of Edmonton, with about 130 students and 30 staff. ”

“ Other disciplinary procedures which do not require physical striking of the children were not in evidence. Children appear to be more frequently swatted in the first year or two in enrollment, older children appear to have accepted the regime. ”