Joey - leaving school.  Well, that incident on Monday has had serious ramifications.  I was called by the Director, Deb, yesterday morning with the news that, in short, the School had decided that Joey would not be able to participate in Honk or attend any of the field trips that he was going to participate in.

I have now learned more about what happened from Anne and believe that Joey was more sinned against that sinning in this particular incident.  But his track record has let him down.
Essentially what seemed to have happened is that Anne came upon the two boys backstage.  Michael had Joey in a head-lock and Anne told them to break it up.  When free, Joey swing at Michael.  He connected with his cheek but it was a very light touch.  Michael cried a bit but within a minute was OK,  Anne asked him if he was OK, wanted to see his Dad etc.  He was fine and shortly thereafter the two boys were playing again.  The teachers were busy with the play and everything seemed OK so Anne did not tell anybody and then had to leave in a hurry as she was already late for a funeral. 

It now seems that Michael told his parents that he had Joey in a headlock only because Joey was hitting him.  They kicked up a fuss and the school, we are told, were critical about the fact that Anne had left without informing anybody about this incident.  Hence the harsh reaction.

There is nothing that we can do about this now.  Anne will call Deb to explain what she saw happen and why she did not tell anybody.  From what we have heard, Michael is a conniving we shit who enjoys winding Joey up.  Joey, of course, struggles to react appropriately and, as mentioned, has a track record of impulsive behavior that means that Michael's version will be believed.
Very frustrating and Joey is very disappointed.  He was possibly the most talented kid in the play and was really looking forward to doing this.  It would have been great for his confidence.  A real pity.