Talking to a teacher?

I'm sorry if I'm not posting this in the correct place, but I'd appreciate a bit of advice.

the 4th years in my school did a musical and the usual person was hired for the show nights to be in charge of the lights and microphones. Our head girl (in 6th year) goes up before every show to welcome the audience and give them the general info about exits and switching phones on silent. After one of the show nights, said 'lighting man' was talking to a small group of 6th year students and told them that the head girl looked or sounded like a little midget, to which they laughed along and re-told the story to the head girl, and found it very hilarious. I can tell she was upset about it and didnt want to go up and speak the next night.

I'm not usually the one to take a stand but this has really annoyed me. I don't feel like I can go without mentioning what he said to my principal or one of the teachers involved in the musical. I'm not saying that he should even be spoken to about it, but I'd definitely suggest hiring someone else next year. I just feel uncomfortable knowing he's making assumptions/comments like this about students, not knowing if the students he's talking to are the biggest bully's around. Also, Transition Year is supposed to build your confidence and I'd hate to think he was commenting on 15/16 year olds performances in the show. Am I over reacting?

Pwpane

If this is true, of course your should report it. But did you actually hear him make the comment? If not, how do you know exactly what was said?

It would seem to me much more likely that the group of girls made it up to use against the head girl, or twisted something around that was actually said. You need to be very sure of what you accuse someone of, especially when it relates to their job. If this man regularly works for school shows it's unlikely that he would jeopardise his job like this. One of them may have it and he may have replied that the mike was a bit squeaky at first till he fixed it - or it may never have happened.

I think you should approach the teacher(s) in charge of the musical, they'll know what to do. To let them know what you do know - whether it's to say that there's a rumour going around, or that you were told about it, or that you heard it yourself. At the very least, they might find out something that will make the head girl feel a little better.

happywithlife

No you're not over reacting

Seems like a very unprofessional and immature thing to do

Just ring and ask to speak to either the TY coordinator or principal - they'd appreciate the feedback I'm sure

evolving_doors

Aye just tell ty cordinator..actually if it affects the girl then it would be a personal issue... so bring to the girl's tutor ASWELL...tell them and admit that you only heard it second hand too! (if that was the case).. Once the class tutor and coordinator know that each other know then they would be more inclined to follow it up..as another poster mentioned it could have been misconstrued so it would 04e lousy if the person lost a job over it