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A Nova Scotia law firm has served a notice of intended class action against the Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education and a 53‑year‑old teacher accused of assaulting four students at Dr. W.A. MacLeod Consolidated School. The teacher faces ten criminal charges, and the school district removed his access after the first report.
A Nova Scotia law firm, MacGillivray Injury and Insurance Law, on Thursday served a notice of intended class action against the Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education and a 53‑year‑old teacher from Bible Hill who allegedly abused students at the Learning Centre at Dr. W.A.
Teacher Faces Ten Criminal Charges
MacLeod Consolidated School in Riverton. The notice, addressed to parents and guardians of students who attended the learning centre between September 1, 2025 and September 10, 2026, lists four pupils as victims of the charges. The teacher, who worked at the school, faces ten criminal charges, including two counts of assault by choking, sexual assault, and administering a noxious substance. Court documents linked to the case show that the alleged offences occurred between September 3 and September 10, 2026.
The Nova Scotia Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed that the school district removed the teacher's access to the school and to the students after the initial report of assault.
"We have four plaintiffs on the case and are looking to hear from other parents and guardians who may have been affected," a spokesperson for the law firm said. The notice invites parents and guardians of students who attended the learning centre during the specified period to come forward, in the hope of expanding the class. The case underscores the seriousness of the findings from law enforcement investigations and the rapid response from school officials.
Class Action Seeks Family Compensation
The Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education, which operates the Dr. W.A. MacLeod Consolidated School, has reportedly taken steps to ensure that no other teacher will have similar access to students. The Canadian Press first published the story on September 26, 2026. The announcement of the class action is part of the proceedings that follow the criminal charges and a civil claim, aimed at providing affected families with a means of seeking compensation for the alleged harm caused.
The files further indicate that the teacher has pending court hearings. The charges include assault by choking, with the other charges related to sexual assault and the administration of a noxious substance, all allegedly directed at students during the summer term. The lawsuit seeks damages for emotional distress and other harms that the families argue resulted from the teacher's conduct.
The school district's response has included adding more oversight and mandatory reporting protocols for staff, as well as a review of the hiring process for educators who will be working with vulnerable student populations. The school district also assures parents that the safety of students remains a top priority. This development comes at a time when many educational institutions are revisiting their safety protocols.
Schools Review Student Safety Measures
Other schools across the province are reviewing similar measures after the legal complaints nationwide highlighted gaps in monitoring and reporting. The class action represents an attempt to hold the regional centre accountable for the safety and well‑being of its students.
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