News Former teacher’s guilty plea Criminal proceedings against former Newhaven College teacher Kirk Skinner continue. by . Published October 17, 2023 Link copied! Copy failed! In October 2021, Mr Skinner was directed for trial at the Latrobe Valley County Court. Multiple suppression orders were lifted last week, after he was found not guilty at trial on two charges relating to assaults on children under 16. Updated September 04, 2025 4:57 pm | 7 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!