A teacher at the Charity Secondary School in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) had to seek medical attention after she was attacked by a student.

The incident, which occurred on Thursday, resulted in classes being dismissed for the day.

The incident reportedly unfolded shortly after 09:30h during routine supervision when the teacher intervened to address a student’s inappropriate behaviour.

The situation quickly escalated, with the student allegedly turning violent and assaulting the teacher, leaving her with visible injuries to her face and arms. She was also reportedly bitten during the confrontation.

The injured teacher was taken to a hospital for medical treatment. After being discharged, she later returned to the school, where meetings were convened involving senior education officials, regional authorities and representatives of the teachers’ union.

Officials from the Department of Education subsequently engaged the student’s parent as part of the ongoing response. The student has been suspended from the school, and investigations remain ongoing.