Teacher banned for slapping student who laughed at classmate

Aquilina showed little remorse

Aquilina was removed from his job in May 2024.
An official panel said his actions didn't fit with what's expected from teachers and noted he showed little remorse or understanding of how serious it was for students' wellbeing.
The panel found his conduct constituted a criminal offense and breached professional standards.
The ban is indefinite, but he can ask for it to be lifted starting September 2029.