This week, a group of protesters gathered at Carbonear Collegiate to protest policies the school uses to keep the washrooms “safe and clean.” Now, teachers have launched a campaign, saying enough is enough.

The school administration has assigned staff to monitor areas outside the washrooms at the school in response to reported bullying, vaping and vandalism.

Protesters claim the measures go too far.

The protest resulted in RCMP being called to the school. This episode is the latest incident requiring schools to respond.

It’s also raising questions about safety for students, staff and teachers.

Trent Langdon, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association, says the online world is full of vitriol against teachers.

He says teachers are being taunted and threatened.

“There are accusations, there are lies, there’s misinformation, and teachers are feeling so pressured,” says Langdon.

“We know that behind the scenes, there is so much good going on in our schools but right now, we’re concerned about safety.”

The NLTA president says any issues should be approached with respect and professionalism but instead, schools have become battlegrounds – and that’s not healthy for anyone.

He says Carbonear Collegiate was an example of how things quickly escalated.

“You to realize that there may have only been a couple of student in those videos but it affects the entire school community and children are worried about what’s going to happen the next morning. To me, it’s a very selfish move.”