Toronto police say a 42-year-old teacher is facing charges after a female student was allegedly sexually assaulted in three separate incidents.
Police say the 17-year-old was sexually assaulted inside the school between late 2017 and Jan. 29.
The alleged incidents all took place at Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute.
Police say 42-year-old Stephen Parkin of Courtice, Ontario was arrested Monday February 5 and charged with three counts of sexual assault and three counts of sexual exploitation.
None of the charges have been proven in court. He is next expected in court on March 20.
CTV News reports a letter sent home to parents Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute principal Ian Bain said the teacher in question taught music and history.
The letter reads, "Upon learning of the allegations, staff acted immediately to place the employee on home assignment and to notify the authorities. School administration will continue to co-operate with police in their investigation."
"While it is important to remember that laying criminal charges does not constitute guilt, and that a person is innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law, we also cannot and do not take these allegations lightly. The safety of our students is a top prioprity and we are committed to enforcing policies about their wel-being."
Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute has scheduled a meeting for parents on Feb. 12, where they will be able to ask questions of Bain and other officials.
With files from The Canadian Press and CTV News