The Education Ministry has condemned the recent incident involving a physical altercation among students.
A video shared on social media shows one student losing consciousness after being beaten and kicked in the head repeatedly.
The incident took place along a roadway, with a car almost driving over the boy as he lay on the ground.
The Ministry is concerned about the act of violence itself and the circulation of videos and images of the incident across social media platforms.
It says schools are intended to be safe spaces and that such behaviour threatens the safety, dignity and well-being of students and staff, and undermines the values the education system seeks to instill.
It assures that all appropriate mechanisms and interventions are being actively engaged in response to this matter, including collaboration with the TTPS, School Supervisors, Administrators, and all relevant stakeholders.
It adds that the circumstances surrounding the incident will be fully addressed, with the necessary support to be provided to those affected.
“… the Ministry will continue to utilise all available avenues within its remit to address issues of student behaviour and school safety, including the S.A.F.E (Stakeholder Alliance for Education Enhancement) Initiative, counselling and psychosocial support services, behavioural interventions, parental engagement initiatives and other preventative and corrective measures designed to foster positive student development.”
The Ministry also reminds parents and guardians that creating safe and supportive environments for our nation’s children is a shared responsibility. S
