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to want to complain about comments in school newsletter

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kel4mum · 11/06/2007 16:16

My dp took the kids to school for me last thur, he drives a big purple and pink van. He finally found a place to park, but when doing so he was verbally abused by another driver taking kids to school as she couldnt get pass. My dp who was shocked by the language that came out of her mouth just apologised and moved his van a little futher down so that others could pass safely. Then today when my ds came home from school, as bold as brass was the mention of my dp van in the newsletter. It reads i quote:

Dangerous Driving/Parking
A purple/pink large transit van -
(Reg number)- was parked illegally
and, when pulling away, nearly
knocked down a parent. Please remember all our children's and parents' safety when parking near the school.

I was outraged, why the hell had this woman gone in to the school and tried to shame him with a pack of lies. Dp is fuming and has said that he wont take the kids to school again for me. I really want to complain to the school for printing this as it is total crap. He wasnt parked illegally and he definately didnt nearly knock anyone over. Im i right to be angry esp when there are parents out there that park on zig zags etc

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Mercy · 11/06/2007 16:54

It may be the school's duty to remind parents re safe parking - but not to name and shame any individual.

I would complain.

flightattendant · 11/06/2007 16:53

That's awful. Definitely complain.

kel4mum · 11/06/2007 16:50

No he wasnt parked illegally, drivers could get past but they would have to go slower, which is why he felt that it was a little inconsiderate. After he moved another car parked there.

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unknownrebelbang · 11/06/2007 16:38

If traffic/pedestrians couldn't get past, then he was parked illegally as he was causing an obstruction.

Don't know how I feel about the rest.

There is some really dangerous parking outside schools.

kel4mum · 11/06/2007 16:36

No compo he didnt nearly knock down a parent. I spoke to a mum in the playground who witness this incident. The thing is its a company van that easily recognisable and he hates to think that the complaint could go forward to his company and effect him at work. He is such a good driver and on this occassion said that his parking was a little inconsiderate which is why he said sorry and moved. He even reframed himself for swearing back as the kids were present.

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handlemecarefully · 11/06/2007 16:28

Outrageous! I'm not surprised you're cross

compo · 11/06/2007 16:25

so he didn't nearly knock down a parent?

Aloha · 11/06/2007 16:21

Yes, it is absolutely libellous. I would ask for an apology in the next newsletter, and suggest that if they are going to print stuff like that in future, they check their facts first. Complain in writing.

Freckle · 11/06/2007 16:20

Keep the letter cool, calm and factual and demand that an apology is sent out in the next newsletter.

pinkrangerstartstowaddle · 11/06/2007 16:20

i would be fuming if that was me, you have every right to complain , ring the head if i was you.
Even if they wanted to mention vechiles/saftey they should generalise it!

Freckle · 11/06/2007 16:20

I would write a formal letter of complaint to the Head. They cannot just regurgitate what they have been told without checking their facts. It is, in effect, libel - although I wouldn't suggest for one moment that you take legal action over it.

It might be a salutory lesson for the Head to check facts before publishing such a statement.

Lilymaid · 11/06/2007 16:19

These sorts of disagreements should never appear in school newsletters, but they do (I remember one that went on for weeks). The school should be more sensible than to put this information out without checking further.