A mother in Valelevu, Nasinu is voicing her deep concerns following an alleged altercation involving a teacher and her Year 7 son at a primary school. The incident reportedly took place around 10 am on Friday, coinciding with preparations for International Mother Language Day.
According to claims, the situation arose when the boy was engaged in a fight with another student, leading a teacher to intervene. Eyewitness accounts suggest that during this intervention, the teacher allegedly assaulted the student in front of the school canteen. The young boy sustained a visible injury, including a black eye, which had begun to swell by the time he reached home later that day. A staff member from the canteen is said to have provided him with a cold bottle of juice in an attempt to alleviate the swelling.
What adds to the mother’s distress is that she and other parents were not informed of the incident at the time. They only became aware of the events when their child returned home with the injury. The mother expressed her frustration, questioning why the school failed to communicate with the parents during such a serious incident. “If an injury is sustained in school, the first point of contact should be the parents. Why were we not informed?” she remarked, adding that she was unable to obtain contact information for the head teacher when she visited the school.
In light of the incident, the mother has encouraged her son to file a police report. However, the boy is reportedly feeling traumatized and fearful after allegedly being accused of lying by a police officer during the initial inquiries.
The Ministry of Education has indicated that it is waiting for a formal report regarding the incident before commencing any further investigations. It is crucial for schools to ensure transparent communication with parents concerning their children’s safety and well-being, especially in matters involving injuries or altercations. As the situation unfolds, there are hopes that the child’s concerns will be taken seriously, leading to necessary improvements in school protocols and support for affected students.
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