MAJOR UPDATE ON CAT TEACHER AFTER UPROAR OVER 'HISSING AND LICKING'

• Queensland teacher asked to be referred to as 'Miss Purr'
• The teacher has not returned to work following backlash
• READ MORE: Teacher who 'identifies as a cat' accused of hissing at students

A Queensland teacher who allegedly identifies as a cat and was said to have  been 'hissing' at students and licking the back of their hands has not returned to work.

The bizarre classroom behaviour was reportedly witnessed and videoed by students at Marsden State High School in Brisbane.

Images of the teacher wearing a black and white cat ear headband in class went viral over the weekend.

Students alleged the teacher asked to be referred to as 'Miss Purr' and wore a lanyard with the word 'purr' on it.

On Monday the teacher failed to return to the school in Brisbane's south, and education chiefs confirmed the teacher no longer worked at any Queensland school.

Comments have been disabled on the school’s social media accounts following widespread online criticism of the alleged behaviour.

A relative of one student claimed the teacher had hissed at them after they failed to answer a question or pay attention in class. 

'(The teacher) sits in class and licks her hands,' the relative said. 'It's absolutely disgusting. Something needs to be done about this.'

Another parent said they wanted their child to have teachers they can 'look up to' which 'isn't someone who wears ears'.

One mum alleged the teacher made her daughter 'purr' for a lolly.

A spokesperson for the Department of Education previously said the behaviour 'wasn't acceptable in Queensland state schools'.

'The school is aware of parents' concerns and the principal has addressed the issue directly with the teacher,' a statement read.

'Teachers are held to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.' 

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2025-02-10T05:58:12Z