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‎3rd form student of ESHS slaps teacher

This news site has confirmed that a third form student of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) slapped Home Economics Teacher Mrs Camille Gumbs. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - This news site has confirmed from its many reliable sources in the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) that a third form student slapped Home Economics Teacher Mrs Camille Gumbs today June 13, 2014.

According to our reliable sources the teacher of over 20 years at the school observed the third former loitering in the compound of the school and told her to go to her classroom.

The child allegedly refused following repeated admonishment and as the teacher shook the chair the child was on, she was given a ‘hot’ slap by the student, causing the teacher's face to be swollen.

The teacher was advised to inform the acting Principal of the School Mr Wade W. Tobin and at the same time file a report with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

Attempts by the news site to reach ‎Mr Tobin and Mrs Gumbs have proved futile up to press time.

Further details will be posted as they become available.

80 Responses to “‎3rd form student of ESHS slaps teacher ”

  • x factor (13/06/2014, 15:16) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Wow
  • ? (13/06/2014, 15:31) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
    Wow and they want to stop CP in the school
    • YEH???? (13/06/2014, 23:40) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
      Yes against the children but the kids can beat-up on the teachers all they want. Seriously, the act by that student is criminal.
  • look around (13/06/2014, 15:33) Like (31) Dislike (2) Reply
    And they want to remove CP. Mrs. Gumbs taught me nearly 20 years ago and those thoughts could have never crossed my mind.
  • Timmy (13/06/2014, 15:36) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Trouble!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Joc (13/06/2014, 15:58) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well sah and they asking to take out corporal punishment??? Not a chance, leave it in for these disrespectful students. He needs to be suspened!
    • Stocks Commander (14/06/2014, 07:58) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
      According to the report, the student is female. Mrs. Gumbs should have turned Media on her. Seriously, a student who strikes a teacher needs corporal punishment in the worst of way - a good beat down!
    • kk (16/06/2014, 11:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      its a girl
  • M**ch (13/06/2014, 15:58) Like (29) Dislike (2) Reply
    No surprise here. Children nowadays lacks discipline and respect. That female student will not amount to much if anything at all. That student clearly had no up bringing.
  • what (13/06/2014, 16:07) Like (19) Dislike (4) Reply
    This is sickening. Long ago you had to respect your elders regardless of the situation. What are we teaching the younger generation.
  • What! (13/06/2014, 16:12) Like (15) Dislike (3) Reply
    WHAT!!! Is this what is going on in this school. That child needs to be suspended.....Suspended Period...Rude and out of place with herself. Is this the generation we raising today?? MAY GOD HELP US
    • Discipline (14/06/2014, 08:01) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
      That child needs to be expelled...period. She is too rude and lacks discipline. However, they are allowed to get away with this type of behavior because the ACTOR of a principal always turn a blind eye to such matters. This is only the beginning if they continue to let that principal remain at the helm. Stay tuned.....
    • Nice (14/06/2014, 16:39) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
      The sad truth is that our current Minister of Education is in full support of such unruly behavior as he never rises in support of his teachers. Let's see how long it will take him to issues a press release condemning such behaviors. I will not be surprised if he chooses to keep silent on the matter.
  • Yes (13/06/2014, 16:16) Like (37) Dislike (59) Reply
    As a Youth I'd say she didn't get slap hard enough...you a teacher, stay in your lane, you ain't no damn principal

    As a Maturing person i'd say this child needs to be disciplined, if you're big enough to be hitting adults then you're too big for school...go look a job

    Wonder what Tobin will be doing Lol
    • respect (13/06/2014, 17:20) Like (43) Dislike (12) Reply
      Any adult should be able to discipline a child. She doesn't have to be the principal it's all about RESPECT.
    • hellboy (13/06/2014, 18:49) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
      lol Tobin can't do a thing because he will get worse lol
      the students run the school.
    • uadummy (13/06/2014, 19:07) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      and the darwin award goes to LOL
    • @ lol (13/06/2014, 19:35) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      So if Mrs. Gumbs got a principal position next month only then she should be respected???

      And what's your take on the matter you have two opposing views?
    • @LOL (13/06/2014, 20:45) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      U are a confused donkey
    • ting to talk (13/06/2014, 21:19) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      Tobin hands tied he can't do a thing to the young lady. The Honourable Minister for Education says students cannot be suspended during exams. So she will be at school Monday morning with absolutely no punishment. Lord have mercy on this country.
    • Concerened (14/06/2014, 00:07) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      I see where your argument is looking at both sides of the coin, but my concern and question is this. Are you saying that teachers have no right to discipline, reprimand or approach a student who is doing something they ought not do? What does "stay in your lane" really mean?
    • Idiot (14/06/2014, 13:36) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      You sound like an idiot. Every teacher has the authority to send a child to class; to reprimand them for loitering or for disobeying any school rule. Stop showing your stupid side.
  • Generation Y (13/06/2014, 16:25) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    SNH, these young ppl have no respect for authority. They will have a harder time when the next generation comes around.
  • Told you so! (13/06/2014, 16:29) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Take away corporal punishment and it go'in get WORST!
  • Ninja (13/06/2014, 17:08) Like (37) Dislike (3) Reply
    Ayo stay there...I wud hv drop kicked her lil' zzz
  • Yes (13/06/2014, 17:21) Like (31) Dislike (1) Reply
    To the people talking about corporal punishment. Since when would slapping back the child make him/her any better off than before? The problem in the BVI isn't being able to lash a child in school, it starts in the homes. The Government didn't say we can't spank our kids at home, they said you can't spank them in school which is already the norm. If you have to be physically punishing a child all the time then something is wrong with that home and the parents are the one that are responsible. We get so accustomed of doing shit and being bailed out that we accept it as the norm. They just announced the two top students graduating from Secondary school. Ask them if their Teachers had to buss their ass in order for them to learn. I'm sure they left their parents house with a mandate to learn "OR ELSE>>.." So, beating kids in school doesn't help anything. IF the kids are disrespectful and don't want to change, you kick them out and let their parents arrange alternate education for them, simple.
    • dog (14/06/2014, 10:55) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      you have excellent points. I say respect begins at home. Children model what they learn or see at home and bring it to school. Although I do not condone hitting a teacher (or a child for that matter), I think there is something greater to this story.
  • !!!! (13/06/2014, 17:39) Like (14) Dislike (9) Reply
    She needs to be sent to juvenile prison.
  • K (13/06/2014, 17:50) Like (15) Dislike (15) Reply
    I would have beat up that student behind.

    Mrs Gumbs is a cool teacher. That lil sket outta place.
    • SHUT UP (13/06/2014, 22:29) Like (8) Dislike (11) Reply
      Y the hell u don't shut up u don't no who it Ia but u calling them a skett was kinda example u trying to set shame on u
    • done knoo (14/06/2014, 06:35) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
      since you calling her a sket....it sounds like you know the girl...and fyi...u soundin like a hater....no better things to do huh?
  • chad (13/06/2014, 19:34) Like (25) Dislike (7) Reply

    These people could l.e!!! I swear to God.. I was there and I saw everything.. The young Lady DIDNOT slap the teacher!!

  • wow (13/06/2014, 19:38) Like (19) Dislike (4) Reply
    Swollen?!? The lady got a lil scratch on her face! These lieing people need Jesus!!
    • RUDE SSA CHILDREN (13/06/2014, 23:48) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
      If the Teacher was not slap how did she get a lil scratch as you so put it!
      • wow (17/06/2014, 18:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        A slap wouldn't give you a scratch!!
        COMMON SENSE!!
        I think you need it!! ^
    • BK (14/06/2014, 05:40) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      SMH Are you a doctor? How do you know it is a little scratch?
  • ESHS (13/06/2014, 19:42) Like (12) Dislike (11) Reply

    I know every one is thinking that the child hit ms.gumbs first but it's acually is ms.gumbs who is l..ing to the public. WOW and every body buh pure ms.gumbs. she have everyone in her lieing world lol

  • mother hen (13/06/2014, 19:58) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    Myron and he crew are reactive.
  • JACK BE STILL (13/06/2014, 20:21) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am not happy about this and it does not matter that I do not live in the BVI
  • stressed (13/06/2014, 20:41) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    The school has gone to the dogs. No body wants to address the indiscipline in the scholl. They don't even want to talk about it. Its all a pretence.
    The Minister and the department encouraging the slackness in the school. No matter what these children do, they get the support of the education department. Right now they trying hard to stop suspension and expulsion is out of the question. One of those children gonna murder someone on that campus one day.
    There are no cosequences for their actions. Its a free for all
  • @ESHS (13/06/2014, 20:50) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    Ur grammer screaming out for extra lessons...
  • Well Sah (13/06/2014, 20:50) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    I do hope charges are brought upon this student. An example need to be made out of her so that anyone else attempting to do this they would think about it before they act.
  • ooooo (13/06/2014, 22:24) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    is this a product of the current minister?
  • ting to talk (14/06/2014, 01:56) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    Any child that hits a teacher does not need to be in school., they need to be out working. Suspend ya say no way. This is immediate expulsion. The minister of education say no one should be out when it's testing so students run the route when it's test time cause the minister say they cannot be put out and if they are out you reward them by giving them the test when they come back in.....the minister is clearly out of touch when it comes to education and what works....
    This is sad that after educating our children for 30+ years Mrs. Gumbs is assaulted by a female student. Anyone who knows Mrs. Gumbs knows she doesn't hit students, she talks and talks and then talks some more.
    I am waiting to see what Mr. Minister is going to do with this young lady. I not even saying what Mr. Tobin going to do cause if it was up to him she would have been gone but whatever he does the minister undo so if I was him I would let them handle it.
    Teachers it's time to March. Enough is enough. How much longer are you going to sit and allow this man to destroy what you have worked so hard to build. Where is the Teachers Union? Exam or no exam nothing should be done until this woman is put out from amoung children.
  • shelia (14/06/2014, 06:25) Like (1) Dislike (6) Reply

    Sad to say but this is the schools under M...on

  • action (14/06/2014, 06:26) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Children do what they learn at home.
  • george w touch (14/06/2014, 06:37) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    It was hard to read this article because of the sense of outrage I have. This is part of the break down created in the school by you know who over politics and do enforcement discipline...remember the children he return to the school over politics?
  • @@@@@@ (14/06/2014, 06:52) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Unfortunately, our young people are still led to believe they can do as they please
  • stressed (14/06/2014, 07:38) Like (28) Dislike (3) Reply
    Its going to get worse at ESHS. just wait until they add the extra year. many of the children are already of voting age and dont think anyone should talk to them. they are men and women but the minister feel they should stay in school no matter their age, their performance or their behaviour. An additional year is only going to create more problems. you could give some of these children ten additional years it wont make a difference. they just not interested in education. they come to school loiter, gamble in the female bathrooms,smoke, drink, sexually assault peoples children and abuse the teachers. the school is in a crisis but guess what. we live in nature-'s little secrets.
    • Jay (14/06/2014, 09:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      It is going to get worse yes but if we can change the ways of some of the kids and do more activities then thats no problem. the High school is not the problem is the parents that need to take more time out with there kids. This is really crazy.
  • student (14/06/2014, 09:45) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    im a 3rd form student at eshs and i get all a's. Im currently 14 years old and with this additional year...i'll be graduating at 17 making 18 in a couple of weeks. i am the age i am supposed to be at this stage. what about the student that have failed twice or three times..(there is a good bit)...they wud be 20-21 graduating..we'll be all grown people then... trust me ..i 'll be acting the fool cuz i'll be grown...spite the ones who are already doing what they what...2016-2017 going to be kaos in ayo system....just watch
    • Commentary's (14/06/2014, 15:29) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      Chaos..and bless you. I thank your parents for their positive contribution to our future community .
    • Student Of ESHS (22/06/2014, 17:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I Like This One , I Am Only In 1st Form , And Yes It Is Going To Be Chaos !
  • Hmm (14/06/2014, 10:00) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Half of you all wasn't there and want to be talking negative! You all need to remember it has 2 sides to every story!!
  • Precious (14/06/2014, 10:15) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    To many children are allowed to behave disorderly at home ,so they do the same out in public,at school and at church. We need to stop blaming government for our childrens wrong doing. What monkey see monkey do. To many children a faced with abuse in the home. Father beating mother
  • Past Student (14/06/2014, 10:18) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    NO ONE can run that school like Mr. Stout!
  • No weapon against me (14/06/2014, 11:24) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    Clearly there are two sides to a story. We are human beings and not perfect but i pray that god forgives the lies that was told here. We are children we make mistakes but one thing i know we get a chance to go up and learn from it. The statements that was made here are lies there are a lot of witnesses. We are children not animal to be dragged around. There are ways to talk to us and deal with us its nothing to do with who we are where we come from but u know what people already did it to god they judged him and condemed him. For the person who ran to the news and told the lie i pray for u. Pray none of u fall in any problem or be judge like what u doin here. The funniest thing these blogs are a problem and people outside of us will say wow whats going on there in that islands its just making it bad for us.This was so uncall for.This too shall pass and i know the truth and it will set us free.
    • guess what (14/06/2014, 19:39) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
      Your comment is a disaster waiting to happen. Check your oxford dictionary to find out the meaning of mistake. This is purely the issue of value system. It is personality disorder that can only be stopped when you measure the bad attitude with the right punishment. Discipline this child. Don't spare the rod. Get her to sweep the streets and pick thrash for 1 hour daily over a period of 1 month. While doing this, she must attend her classes. Finally, she must stand before the student assembly and apologize on her knees to Mrs. Gumbs.
  • confused (14/06/2014, 11:59) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Pl,pl some one do something, we keep hearing of students physically assaulting Teachers and Security staff, these people are all human, some day I repeat some day teachers and security staff Will Represents themselves .
  • respect (14/06/2014, 15:05) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Wow this is horrible,everyone should respect not only teachers but all elders.The student should be strictly punished and suspended from school for doing this to the teacher,so that no other student will behave rudely with teachers or any elderly people in future
  • Michellea (14/06/2014, 17:00) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    Teachers, hear what I say. Prepare your lesson plans, teach your lessons and mind your business there after. It is no longer your responsibility to train or correct anybody's child. Our children are rude and the minister knows that. That's why he is busy making whatever provisions he can to ensure that they are not accountable for their actions. However, if a teacher dares to slap a child, the minister will eat that teacher alive. Bear with it. He will hopefully be gone within two years.
  • weekend (14/06/2014, 18:47) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Deeds children to dam rude
  • trrefdrfds (14/06/2014, 19:57) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    This has happened before some years ago where a girl slapped Ms.Dawson and she got expelled. So the same actions should be carried out to this young lady or they will look like hypocrites.
  • Fatness (15/06/2014, 02:27) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    I don't care teacher or teacher not it all starts from the good book which is the BIBLE. But on a serious note I would have fire that slap back 3 times harder and when the reality hit her behind that she was slap back, then I would have give her another and let her to know don't she ever put her hands back on me and then I was going to POPO, the EDU Minister and to her parents. then call a general assembly and let the other know not in here.

    Cause ain't nobody got time for that.
  • mommy (15/06/2014, 07:46) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's time to call in retirement and relax at home! Till it's operation time at stones food van and of course festival village 30years of teaching it's time to cool mom before one us 4 children of yours hurt one of these force ripe children! Real talk
  • Disturbed (15/06/2014, 08:07) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Folk this is a very serious matter. It's very sad that some people find it funny. This country is heading down a destructive path. Children no longer have respect for those in authority or for teachers. Parents we are lacking in some way or the other. Gone are the days when you can discipline or talk to any child on the street and they listen. We will soon have teachers in school that don't give a damn. If you look at the teacher's hand book everyone has right but the teacher. Talks about children and parents rights and teachers are forgotten. Charges are always being made to protect the child what about the teacher? Lord have mercy on us heading down a destructive pathway. I am going to take care of my children the same way my mother taught and discipline me. The little cut ass only made me a better person. I pray more parents do the same.
  • yayo (15/06/2014, 15:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    bombocleeet
  • positivity (16/06/2014, 02:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    This girl is obviously disrespectful and needs to be punished but I don't think expulsion is the answer, I think suspension is. However it's sad how nowadays the ESHS is only being shown in a negative light, why not praise the students who do well...let's say make the honor roll...these children spaz out to gain attention to be called "real." Trust me if we stop giving the negative things light and focus on the students that do well, it would become a trend for these students to want to go to class more because they will be recognized on vino or bvi news for something good and not for slapping a teacher...then others who caz the trouble will say to themselves "nobody ain studying me", and so then, because they like the attention they'll go after it in a positive way.
  • uhmmm (16/06/2014, 03:46) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    The student should have not hit the teacher and should be punished with suspension and not expulsion. We need to be consistent, either we expel or we suspend for situations like these (except for overboard situations) However, if the teacher hit the student first she should also be suspended because that has happened before. An incident have happened before where the teacher slapped a student because the student asked a question regarding a question on the exam that he needed clarity about, while doing the exam. The teacher was then suspended. P.S. when I was in ESHS, I was in the class as well as many others. But we never hear about when the teacher messes up, only when the student does. We cant be hypocrites! and have double standards! This teacher only got suspended (and not fired, equivalent to expulsion for a student) for slapping a student and had no right motives to do so, except the fact that the teacher didn't think he should have asked the question. It's not like the student said something disrespectful to the teacher. That's sad!
  • not nice (16/06/2014, 06:22) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    THAT STUDENT IS OUT OF PLACE SHE NEED TO BE DESCIPLINE ..... SOME OF THE KIDS GOING HIGH SCHOOL IS TOO OLD SO THEY FEEL THEY ARE SAME AS MRS GUMBS.
  • grammar police. (17/06/2014, 13:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    DISCIPLINE*.
  • chad (17/06/2014, 20:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    What is our HS coming too. That students will have curse on her for the rest of her life.


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