00:00 A fifth-form student of Signal Hill Secondary School is fighting for his life at the Scarborough
00:06 General Hospital after a stabbing incident at the school today.
00:10 The student was stabbed about nine times with a sharpened screwdriver.
00:15 Police are investigating the matter while the alleged perpetrator is being interrogated.
00:20 I don't understand why they used no torrential violence for everything.
00:25 It should not have led to this.
00:28 Because he's in the hospital, his lungs collapsed and he was stabbed nine times.
00:35 The top was just six or seven times.
00:39 How did the screwdriver end up in the school in the first place?
00:41 Because it was a sharpened screwdriver he got stabbed with.
00:44 In the 31 seconds of video now gone viral on social media, the perpetrator is observed
00:50 repeatedly stabbing the fellow student.
00:53 A teacher tried to prevent the attack but was unsuccessful.
00:58 Education Secretary Zorisha Hackett has condemned the action by the student.
01:03 As Secretary of Education, I am utterly appalled and deeply grieved by the heinous stabbing
01:10 incident that transpired sometime around midday today at the Signal Hill Secondary School,
01:17 resulting in one student being gravely injured.
01:20 This act of violence is an outright assault on the very sanctity of our educational institutions
01:27 and the safety of our staff and students.
01:31 The Education Secretary said school violence must be rooted out.
01:37 Let me be clear.
01:39 School violence in any form is utterly intolerable and completely unacceptable.
01:45 It not only shatters lives but also undermines the fundamental principles of education as
01:52 a safe haven for intellectual and emotional growth.
01:58 Tirtek stands in solidarity with the victim, his family, and the entire Signal Hill Secondary
02:04 School community during this harrowing time.
02:08 As Secretary, my heart aches and my resolve strengthens to root out such despicable acts
02:16 from our schools here in Sebago.
02:18 Ms. Hackett said the Division of Education would collaborate with the police if necessary
02:24 in the matter.
02:25 She said there must be a redoubling of efforts to provide a safe environment at all schools.
02:32 The Division of Education, Research and Technology will spare no effort in collaborating with
02:38 law enforcement to ensure swift justice and comprehensive measures to prevent such atrocities
02:45 from ever occurring again.
02:48 Our commitment to fostering a culture of safety, respect, and inclusivity within our schools
02:55 has never been more resolute.
02:58 Up to news time, the perpetrator was being questioned by police.
03:02 It is alleged that the perpetrator was bullied by a group of boys before he proceeded to
03:07 retaliate.
03:08 Questions have now been asked about how a student was able to enter the school premises
03:14 with a weapon, given that there are security protocols.
03:18 Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
03:21 That story takes us to tonight's People Meter.
03:24 We ask, do you think there's need for a national consultation on school violence?
03:30 Vote to vote, text yes or no to the number 766-4886 or 766-4TV6 and we'll have the results
03:39 for you at the end of the newscast.
03:41 discussed.
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