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Suspended Science Teacher Charged with Serious Sexual Offences in Melbourne

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May 12, 2025 — 1 min read

A science teacher from McClelland College in Melbourne's south-east has been charged with serious sexual offences, following child safety reports made to school authorities last year. Orhan Sahin, who taught year 7 to 10 science students from 2023 until May 2024, was suspended from teaching in June last year by the Victorian Institute of Teaching. The principal of McClelland College, Laura Dowdell Spence, notified parents of the charges and emphasized the availability of support for students. Sahin's lawyer has denied the allegations, stating that the former teacher will fight the charges.

Key Takeaways:

Orhan Sahin, a science teacher at McClelland College in Melbourne, has been charged with serious sexual offences.
Sahin taught year 7 to 10 science students from 2023 until May 2024 and was suspended from teaching in June last year.
The principal of McClelland College, Laura Dowdell Spence, notified parents of the charges and offered support for students.
Sahin's lawyer, Brett Halliwell, has denied the allegations and stated that the former teacher will fight the charges.
The Victorian Institute of Teaching suspended Sahin from teaching in June last year.
Victoria Police confirmed that Sahin was charged with a sexual offence, but declined to provide further details.
The Department of Education is offering support to students and encouraging those affected to report the incident to Victoria Police and the Department of Education.

Statistics:

Sahin was suspended from teaching in June 2023.
Sahin taught at McClelland College from 2023 until May 2024.
The charges against Sahin are being heard in the Magistrates' Court.
Sahin is expected to appear in court next month.
The Victorian Institute of Teaching has suspended Sahin from teaching through the duration of the investigation.

Sources:

Principal Laura Dowdell Spence, quoted in the article.
Brett Halliwell, Sahin's lawyer, quoted in the article.
Victorian Police, quoted in the article.
Victorian Institute of Teaching, cited as the authority that suspended Sahin.
Department of Education, cited as providing support to students.

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