Columba College seen as toxic workplace by PPTA

Friday, December 6th, 2013

The Post Primary Teachers Association says a prestigious Presbyterian girls’ school in Dunedin is a toxic workplace that may need outside intervention.

A dispute between the management of Columba College, staff and the PPTA has reached a stand-off, with union no-confidence motions, resignations and board investigations.

The PPTA says it began raising complaints at Columba College a year ago, over the management style of long-standing principal Elizabeth Wilson. Continue reading

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