discipline 2006 png style

There was some interesting news about punishment in pnggossip today. One for the kids:

"A headmaster at a Goroka school is in trouble for allegedly demanding that four grade six students lick the dust off the floor of their classroom recently. Parents reported the matter to police and the resulting court case attracted many interested people in Goroka after the headmaster was charged under Section 7(b) of the Criminal Code. The case has been adjourned until a final witness can give evidence. The teacher is out on bail. He has denied the charges and stressed the need to maintain discipline in schools. "

And one for the crocodiles: killing season is on! There's going to be a "hunting safari" here in Feb. Mick Pitman,

"nicknamed "Crocodile Mick", said they would be going after six killer crocodiles ranging from 4 to 5 metres that had reportedly killed 13 people. Mr Pitman has been granted a 12-month hunting permit by the PNG Government. A PNG environmental protection officer will travel with the safari. Any hunters wishing to join the safari will have had to pass a target-shooting test."