I and many others who have children that have left KS have followed this story with much interest. Both my sons left last year. KS started off as a pretty good school but it has declined over the years and I think this is due in most part to demographics which in turn led to a loss of Jewish identity for the school because, really, how can a school be termed 'Jewish' when Jewish pupils are in the minority? I think Mr Lewis and the teaching staff tried their best in difficult circumstances to keep Judiasm alive and my eldest son left with some decent qualifications and most importantly, decency, values and respect. I understand that most parents who have supported this petition want (quite rightly) their children to get a good education and go to university. I (and many others) who have read the posts on here see that a lot of parents see Ms Shuter as (for want of a better word) a 'saviour' of the school and are willing to overlook her 'shortcomings'. I believe that decency, justice, principles, morals and, most importantly, values have fallen by the wayside - these should be more important than just a good education. I think that Ms Shuter's 'misappropriation of funds' are a good example of what is wrong with much in Britain today - greed and lack of principles. The mentality of 'I am worth it' and 'I'll take what I want (and I want it now)' and never mind the consequences. I am sure that many parents think that Ms Shuter has done a good job so far - and that is your perogative. But please remember she is a HEAD teacher. These teachers lead by example. I went to JFS - if the Head Mistress at the time had committed the crime (and it is a crime) of stealing, she would have been (quite rightly) run out of school and very possibly gone to prison......how times (and values) have changed.

#101: Guest -

Mazal tov! very well said!!!