Greater Shepparton Secondary College responds to quell violence

“The Department is fully supporting the school with its considerable resources and expertise and has asked senior staff to be in attendance with us during this coming week. The school is also receiving the support of all appropriate community organisations, including our police service,” she said.

While Ms O'Brien said it was inappropriate for any school to detail disciplinary actions taken involving individual perpetrators of these kind of incidents, heavy sanctions have been applied immediately, including suspension from school for the coming week.

“Further disciplinary actions will be considered as police investigations are progressed. These investigations include the participation of individuals from outside the school who came onto our grounds following incidents that occurred outside the school and had no relationship to our school.”

Additional actions that will be in place this week include;

● The provision of extra teachers to support all our students return to learning.

● Additional support staff, including specialist Student Support Service staff who have expertise in ensuring student wellbeing

● Additional security to prevent any unauthorised entry into the school