Student facing expulsion, teacher on administrative leave after two injured in secondary school attack

See below the full statement from the Ministry of Education: 

The Ministry of Education has launched an immediate investigation into an incident which occurred earlier today at the Tuschen Secondary School, leaving two students injured.

The injured boys were promptly transported to the De Kinderen Regional Hospital, where they were treated by medical staff and subsequently discharged.

The student perpetrator is facing expulsion from the school and was taken into police custody, while a teacher allegedly involved in the incident has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of a thorough police investigation.

Sonia Parag, Minister of Education, visited the injured boys and their families at the hospital earlier today.

Also present, to ensure a coordinated response, were the Regional Health Officer, the Regional Education Officer, and the school’s headteacher.

In addition to the police and education investigations, the Childcare and Protection Agency of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has been informed to ensure the welfare of all parties is addressed.

The Ministry of Education remains firmly committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students and teachers, and continues to follow established standard operating procedures to maintain a secure and conducive learning environment for everyone.