There were around 20 incidents, including acts of violence or activities involving weapons, reported at public schools in Orange in the second half of 2018.
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The Department of Education releases data biannually that collates the incidents throughout schools in NSW.
There are six categories the incidents fall into and Orange has incidents in four categories including: drugs; technology; violence; and weapons and welfare.
Comparatively Bathurst public schools reported 27 incidents, Dubbo public schools reported nine, Lithgow public schools reported 10 incidents and Mudgee public schools reported 14.
According to the report one incident which took place on August 8, 2018 in the Canobolas Local Area Command which saw a student removed from class because of aggressive behaviour.
The student continued to threaten staff when moved into another area of the school where the student took scissors and threatened someone with them.
Any student involved in violence [such as] bringing a weapon or illegal drugs to school or who engages in criminal behaviour at school is subject to the department's discipline policy and their parents or carer will be notified.
- Department of Education Spokesperson.
The student was restrained and kicked at the victims.
According to the report the student was violent towards the deputy principal and the police were called.
The student was removed by the police.
The victims involved were all provided counselling and support by the school.
This incident, one of the 20 recorded by the Department of Education, was classified under the categories of violence, assault, threat and intimidation.
"Violence and anti-social behaviour are not tolerated at school," a Department of Education spokesperson said.
"Any student involved in violence [such as] bringing a weapon or illegal drugs to school or who engages in criminal behaviour at school is subject to the department's discipline policy and their parents or carer will be notified.
"The department has a range of initiatives to support schools."
These initiatives include specialist advocates, early intervention, management advice and welfare support if required.
Counselling services are available for staff and students.
"The department will continue to work closely with NSW Police, parents and other relevant agencies to ensure incidents are reported and appropriate action taken to support children in NSW public schools," the spokesperson said.
The next report will be released later this year.
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Deputy Editor at the Central Western Daily, Orange. You'll mostly find me tinkering in social media and newsletters. Working hard to get our stories in front of your eyes.
Deputy Editor at the Central Western Daily, Orange. You'll mostly find me tinkering in social media and newsletters. Working hard to get our stories in front of your eyes.
