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The Sydney Morning Herald
· collected 2026-10-06 · by Caroline Schelle
Melbourne's Methodist Ladies' College recently announced that former teacher Kam Kenny-Jones has been charged with sexually assaulting a student under 17. Principal Julia O’Shea informed parents via email that concerns were raised in September, leading to Kenny-Jones being stood down and eventually dismissed before the police charges were filed last weekend. The school emphasizes its commitment to transparency and support for affected students and staff while respecting the judicial process by declining further comment.
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In September, Victoria Police were notified of concerns about Kam Kenny-Jones, a teacher at Melbourne's prestigious Methodist Ladies' College (MLC). The college immediately suspended Mr Kenny-Jones and began an investigation upon receiving these reports. On Monday, the school informed parents that Mr Kenny-Jones had been charged with one count of sexual assault involving a child under 17. Principal Julia O’Shea terminated his employment after he was stood down in September. She emphasized the importance of transparency while acknowledging that addressing such sensitive issues directly to students would be best handled by parents. The incident has shaken the school community, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations and the swift actions taken by MLC in response.
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A teacher at Melbourne’s prestigious Methodist Ladies’ College has been charged with the sexual assault of a student.
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teacher → charge → student
In an email to parents, the school said police had notified it that Kam Kenny-Jones, a teacher at the school until just weeks ago, had been charged at the weekend with one count of sexual assault of a child under 17.
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Jones → say → 17
MLC principal Julia O’Shea said the news was confronting and unsettling but she felt it important to update the school community in a clear and timely manner.
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it → say → manner
“In September, concerns about Mr Kenny-Jones were brought to the college’s attention, and we immediately stood him down from his duties that day while we investigated and reported the matter to the relevant authorities, including Victoria Police
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we → bring → Police
,” she wrote in the email sent on Monday.
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she → write → Monday
“His employment was subsequently terminated.”
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employment → terminate → ?
The principal said she decided not to communicate directly to students because parents were best placed to decide how to talk to their child.
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parents → say → child
“I am sharing this information with families as soon as I can, as I wanted our families to hear this news directly from me, rather than through the media or elsewhere.”
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families → share → media
A school spokesperson confirmed the teacher was sacked last month before police laid charges.
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police → confirm → charges
“The principal and other senior school leaders have also personally contacted the parents of students who had classroom contact with Mr Kenny-Jones,” he said.
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he → contact → Jones
The Kew school said its focus was on caring for students and staff, ensuring support was available for them.
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support → say → them
“As this matter is before the courts, it would not be appropriate for the college to comment further.”
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college → comment → courts
Kenny-Jones taught students in years 7 to 12 in various subjects.
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Jones → teach → subjects
According to his social media pages, he was at the school for five years, and formerly worked at Vermont Secondary College.
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he → accord → College
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