Community Rallies Around Student Involved in Assault Shared to Social Media
Community members in Bay Roberts held a rally to support a student who was assaulted in an incident captured on social media. Local officials and teachers' associations are calling for government action to address rising violence in schools.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing concerns regarding school safety and the adequacy of current support systems for students and educators.
Bikers and drivers drive past Ascension Collegiate in Bay Roberts yesterday (submitted)
Bikers and drivers participated in a drive past Ascension Collegiate in Bay Roberts yesterday in support of a student who was assaulted in a video that was shared on social media.
Two students have been charged in connection with the incident, and RCMP say more charges are possible as the investigation continues.
Traffic honked their horns and revved their engines as they passed by the school yesterday afternoon.
Area MHA and justice critic Pam Parsons says government needs to do more to support schools and school communities.
Saying classes have too many students, she’s calling on government to find solutions to address violence in the province’s schools.
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