Almaty School Expulsion Sparks Debate: Student's Plea for Second Chance After Exam Incident

Almaty School Expels Student Days Before Graduation: A Controversy Over Phones, Insults, and Second Chances Almaty, Kazakhstan – In a recent incident that has sparked heated debate, an 11th-grade student was expelled from the prestigious Nazarbayev Intellectual School in Almaty just days before graduation. The expulsion followed an incident during a math exam where the student's phone was confiscated by the teacher. The student, in response, reportedly insulted the educator. The school's disciplinary board decided on the expulsion on May 23rd. However, the decision has drawn criticism from several quarters. Deputy Irina Smirnova publicly defended the student, arguing that the school had acted unfairly and was jeopardizing the student's future. "The school's actions are a violation of his rights and could potentially ruin his life," Smirnova stated in a press release. In response, the head of the Nazarbayev Intellectual School, Anuar Zhangozin, maintained that the student's behavior violated both school rules and general societal norms. He emphasized that protecting teachers is a priority for the institution. "Our teachers deserve to work in a safe and respectful environment," Zhangozin stated in a formal statement. The student has since apologized and pleaded for a second chance. A commission has been appointed to review the situation and determine the next course of action. The outcome remains uncertain, but the case highlights the ongoing tension between disciplinary measures and protecting the rights of students.