Brian Isaacs should not be dismissed

#24: - Re:  

 Shame Alexis. Poor spelling and grammar! Can see you did not attend SP.

Sad that we could only gather 155 signatures - I know there are many more people who support him. I will however keep an eye on the schools FB page to see what the next steps are in terms of how we can support this cause. I would like to know what the false statement was which he had published through his letters to the Media. So much for our hard fought for freedoms and our ailing democracy and freedom of speech, all acceptable as long as you are not challenging authority for the greater good and encouraging authorities to be engaged on important issues. 

#24: - Re:  

 Hi Alexis - I am interested to know what your connection is with SP - you sound like you are extremely angry as you may have had 1st hand experience of his behaviour or why else would you have all these harsh things to say about him. One can only really talk about these issues if you've had 1st hand dealings with him as opposed to hearsay and of course you are entitled to your opinion and to vent your frustration and by the sounds of your post you are probably part of the group of people who are celebrating that Brian finds himself in this position. I am just interested to know. Tx

WCED...... Stop victimising principals  and teachers like Brian Isaacs who challenge  and question your policies.

#35: Concerned parent -  

 Well put 

I signed the petition because I believe in Brian Isaacs and his discipline methods. I am an ex student and parent of a current learner at SP High. I sent her to the school because I believe in his leadership style and his drive to encourage our kids to strive for excellence.

I am appalled at the WCED decision to dismiss him. We need more principals like him in our schools who is willing to take a stand for what he believes in and for taking up the fight for a better education for all our kids.

Alexis, not sure whether you know Brian or whether you have had any first hand interaction with him but your comments sound alot like those made by the WCED supporters who have been writing letters to the Cape Times.  But Brian is a true leader...past, present and future.

WCED,  do the RIGHT thing. Withdraw your harsh decision to dismiss Brian Isaacs and reinstate him with immediate effect! The SP learners need their principal.

#24: - Re:  

Alexis is quite correct to expect that parents ensure that their children obey the "school rules and regulations" to "help them rise up to the standards set out by the school".

My question to Alexis is, are you aware of the several poor policy decisions made by the WCED which were successfully opposed by many progressive teachers, principals(such as Mr Brian Isaacs!) and community organisations?

It would have been a shameful neglect of their moral duty if they had all complied with and "follow(ed) the policies and procedures of the governing body (WCED)".

Brain Isaacs ability as an educater and principle isn't what got him dismissed ,it's his behaviour  of attacking his employer in the press ,Internet and other.

What's further come to light, is  that he gave false statements about his employer,which puts a spot light on his ability to be honest 

One must be very careful not use his past excellent record of raising  the schools past rate , his past activism or lay the blame at the feet of dysfunctional and undisciplined children to justify his  current unaceptable behaviour and dishonesty .

I reiterate ,his unacceptable behaviour has extended far beyond the school grounds ,it's affected  neighbouring residents ,which has  created further problems for him and  has resulted to him ,having to endure many court appearances for hate speech and public brawling ,besides the noise nuisance ,calling people scum and being dismissed from SPHS 

 When one reaches a state of mind ,whereby you believe that you a law unto yourself ,and ones entire persona changes into a narcissistic draconian arrogant fool ,encouraged by  supporters , who see no wrong or harm in self destruct, of  what was once , a good and excellent man ie herein lies the shame and sadness .

Alexis