Teacher leaves school after probe over porn pictures
Teacher leaves school after probe over porn pictures
The Scotsman
Sat 22 Jan 2005
Teacher leaves school after probe over porn pictures
PAULA BATTERS
A SENIOR teacher from one of Scotland’s top private schools has left in disgrace following an investigation over pornographic pictures.
Colin Cruickshank left his post at George Heriot’s School in Edinburgh following claims that pornographic pictures had been printed out from a classroom computer.
The school confirmed yesterday that it no longer employs the technical department headteacher.
An investigation was launched amid claims that x-rated images from an e-mail had been printed on a staff computer.
Alistair Hector, the headteacher, said the school had strict procedures to prevent the downloading of porn from any computer in the school.
He remained tight-lipped over the abrupt departure of the father of two, and refused to say whether Mr Cruikshank had been sacked or had left voluntarily.
However, Mr Hector added that he could not rule out further proceedings.
He continued: "I will stress that the school followed relevant procedures appropriately with full regard to disciplinary issues, child protection and keeping parents informed where relevant."
Mr Cruikshank, a graduate of Jordanhill College in Glasgow, had worked at the prestigious Edinburgh school since 1998.
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The Scotsman
Sat 22 Jan 2005
Teacher leaves school after probe over porn pictures
PAULA BATTERS
A SENIOR teacher from one of Scotland’s top private schools has left in disgrace following an investigation over pornographic pictures.
Colin Cruickshank left his post at George Heriot’s School in Edinburgh following claims that pornographic pictures had been printed out from a classroom computer.
The school confirmed yesterday that it no longer employs the technical department headteacher.
An investigation was launched amid claims that x-rated images from an e-mail had been printed on a staff computer.
Alistair Hector, the headteacher, said the school had strict procedures to prevent the downloading of porn from any computer in the school.
He remained tight-lipped over the abrupt departure of the father of two, and refused to say whether Mr Cruikshank had been sacked or had left voluntarily.
However, Mr Hector added that he could not rule out further proceedings.
He continued: "I will stress that the school followed relevant procedures appropriately with full regard to disciplinary issues, child protection and keeping parents informed where relevant."
Mr Cruikshank, a graduate of Jordanhill College in Glasgow, had worked at the prestigious Edinburgh school since 1998.
This article:
http://news.scotsman.com/archive.cfm?id=82332005
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