Maitland Grossman High School Teacher Has Assault Conviction Overturned

BY OLIVIA DILLON

A high school teacher who was earlier this year found guilty of assaulting a student at Maitland Grossman High School has had his conviction overturned. 

63-year-old Michael John Kable was sentenced to a Community Correction Order in July, after he pleaded guilty to punching the student in the back of the head on the 21st of March, 2023. 

The conviction meant he would not have been able to continue teaching. 

However, in Newcastle District Court today, Judge Peter McGrath said although the assault was serious, Mr. Kable had been severely provoked in the lead-up to the incident. 

His appeal has been granted and he's been handed an 18-month good behaviour bond without conviction. 

Michael John Kable
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Maitland Grossman High School Teacher Convicted of Common Assault, Despite Remorse

BY OLIVIA DILLON

The high school teacher from Maitland captured on video in a brawl with a student has learned his fate. 

A court heard 62-year-old Michael John Kable, had shown genuine remorse after admitting to the assault of a boy at Maitland Grossman High School on the 21st of March this year.

Presiding Magistrate Ron Maiden said he accepted Mr. Kable has been taunted by his class, was remorseful, and was unlikely to re-offend, but believed a conviction was warranted. 

He's been formally convicted of common assault and placed on an 18-month community corrections order. 

Ron Maiden said he believed it would be difficult for Mr. Kable to find another teaching job after the conviction, where Working with Children Checks were needed. 

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Students Rally Behind Maitland Teacher Charged with Assault

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Students rallied in support of a Maitland Grossman High School teacher as he arrived at court today. 

62-year-old Michael Kable is charged with common assault, after police were called to the school on the 21st of March, on reports a student had allegedly been struck by a male teacher.

Supporters say Mr Kable was pushed to his limit and was regularly subject to taunting and abuse from students. 

His matter has been adjourned to the 27th of April while he seeks further legal advice. 

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Maitland Teacher Charged After Alleged Classroom Brawl

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Investigations are now underway, after a fight broke-out between a teacher and his students at Maitland yesterday.

Police were called to Maitland Grossman High School at about 2:00pm yesterday, following an alleged classroom brawl between a teacher and multiple pupils.

Smartphone footage of the event shows a physical altercation where punches were thrown and a table was launched at the teacher. 

A teenage boy who was dealt multiple blows was assessed and deemed uninjured. 

Police have confirmed this morning, the teacher has been charged over the alleged assault.

The Department of Education is investigating. 

 

A student filmed the brawl and shared the footage. (Nine News)

Maitland Schools Share in $133K For New Facilities

BY IAN CROUCH

Two Maitland schools have been successful in funding applications for new facilities.

East Maitland Public is receiving just over $64,126 for a multi-sport court space featuring synthetic turf and modified lines for netball, basketball, tennis and volleyball along with necessary equipment.

Maitland Grossman High is receiving $68,900 for a new outdoor fitness circuit with purpose-built equipment.

The money is coming from the state government's $400 million Stronger Country Communities Fund.