Two sets of proceedings over the dismissal of Former San Andrea School assistant Heads Trevor Templeman and Ruth Azzopardi have come to a close.

San Andrea school, in a statement, said: "Reference is made to the institution of proceedings for constructive dismissal by Mr Trevor Templeman against San Andrea School. Discussions have taken place between the parties, following which proceedings have been withdrawn by mutual agreement. Reference is made to the institution of proceedings for unjustified dismissal by Mrs Ruth Azzopardi against San Andrea School. Discussions have taken place between the parties, following which proceedings have been withdrawn by mutual agreement. The withdrawal of such proceedings has been made in a spirit of mutual collaboration and in the best interests of all parties involved. We wish Mr Templeman and Mrs Azzopardi all the very best in their future endeavours."

Both cases revolved around allegations which had led to an inquiry by Judge David Scicluna at the request of the school board. The inquiring judge, among other things, found a historical culture of bullying and arrogance among the school's former staff, a statement by the board at the time read.

Templeman had reportedly said the report by retired judge Scicluna confirmed what he had been saying from the beginning that the school and its management "lead with a culture of bullying", the same culture that he said had left him no option but to resign. He had filed a case before the employment tribunal over their client's "constructive dismissal".

News reports had read that Ruth Azzopardi had filed a case in the First Hall of the Civil Court in its constitutional jurisdiction, alleging that the school's management had terminated her job without following the principles of natural justice, arguing the school acted as prosecutor, judge and juror in the disciplinary case it had started against her. Azzopardi reportedly had claimed the disciplinary board that terminated her job was biased and did not allow her to defend herself from the accusations that had been made against her.