Student brawl renews parents' concerns over controversial high school
Video has emerged of an on-campus brawl at a controversial new high school in north-east Victoria.
Fists fly and one student tumbles to the ground as the scuffle unfolds, with yelling and shouting heightening the lunchtime chaos at Greater Shepparton Secondary College's (GSSC) Mooroopna campus.
Within seconds, a staff member steps in and the crowd dissipates.
Video has emerged of a school brawl in Victoria. 9News
GSSC's Executive Principal Genevieve Simson said last Wednesday's incident was "contrary to the values" of the school.
"The College has taken appropriate action following the incident and wellbeing supports have been offered for affected staff and students," Ms Simson said in a statement.
"These incidents do not reflect the safe and supportive culture being built at Greater Shepparton Secondary College or the behaviour of the overwhelming majority of our students."
Parents have raised their concerns about the incident. 9News
But the video has sparked concern among parents in the community, with some describing it as "heart-breaking".
Mother Robyn Boschetti told 9News it was only a matter of time before tensions came to a head at the secondary school, which has divided opinion since its 'super-school' concept was unveiled.
More than 3000 students, from years 7 to 12, will be taught on the same campus by 2022.
The Greater Shepparton Secondary College has been a controversial endeavour. 9News
"You're throwing all different cultures and people together. It was going to happen," Mrs Boschetti said.
"It's scary to have kids in this system with behaviour like that."
Grandparent and former teacher, Jenny Houlihan, said she's worried about the welfare of staff.
"There's only so much you can ask our principals and teachers to do," Ms Houlihan said.
"Our community wellbeing is in danger."
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