A lunchtime brawl at a Queensland, Australia high school forced students and teachers into lockdown on Tuesday.
Shocking footage has been shared online, showing a number of teenagers fighting, throwing punches and punching each other at North Bundaberg State High School while a teacher tried to intervene.
The fight allegedly started with just two students but quickly escalated, with several groups joining forces to brawl across the school playground.
Examples of disciplinary issues have previously plagued the school, with staff reportedly instructed to call the police if they spot a group of “eshays” [Australian slang for a violent youth subculture] students in the school grounds.
Shocking footage has been shared online, showing teenagers fighting, throwing punches and punching each other at North Bundaberg State High School. Twitter
A Queensland Department of Education spokeswoman confirmed both police and ambulance services had to be called to the school.
A concerned parent told NewsMail that parents were not informed of the incident, which they described as a “riot”, until some time after it occurred.
The school’s principal, Robyn Kent, sent a letter to parents, informing them that a precautionary closure had been implemented due to a “student behavior incident.”
A lunchtime brawl forced students and teachers into lockdown on Tuesday. Twitter
The letter, shared by NewsMaildeclined to provide specific details about the incident, citing “student privacy”.
The principal also urged parents to talk to their children about the potential consequences of spreading rumors in the community or on social media.
A spokesperson for the Queensland Department of Education confirmed to news.com.au that the school went into “precautionary lockdown” on Tuesday.
The school’s principal, Robyn Kent, sent a letter to parents, informing them that the precautionary closure was in place due to a “student behavior incident.” Bundaberg State High School
“Like all Queensland state schools, North Bundaberg State High School is committed to providing a safe, respectful and disciplined learning environment,” the department said in a statement.
“The Department can confirm the Queensland Ambulance Service and the Queensland Police Service attended the school yesterday in response to an incident of student behaviour. No weapons were involved in the incident.
“The school has implemented a precautionary closure for the safety of staff and students. The school will impose appropriate consequences on students involved in accordance with the school’s Code of Student Conduct.
The fight allegedly started with just two students but quickly escalated, with several groups joining forces to brawl across the school playground.Twitter
“Support is available at the school for any students and staff who may need it.”
Queensland Ambulance Service confirmed to NewsMail that two ambulances were dispatched to the school but no patients required transport.
The Queensland Police Service confirmed the call had been recorded but did not reveal further details.
The school has a range of supports for students including an anonymous reporting platform (Stymie), and the employment of Guidance Officers, psychologists, social workers, Youth Support Coordinators, School Nurses, Chaplains and Community Education Counsellors.
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