00:00Information reaching TV6 News indicates that the incident occurred on Friday, November 6th,
00:06when the teacher allegedly called students by name, placed their hands over them and attempted
00:11to speak in tongues. The situation reportedly escalated when the teacher told the students
00:16it would be their last day alive. Several students became frightened, with some fleeing
00:23the classroom, while others reportedly fainting. The teacher is also alleged to have driven to
00:28the SCAP report, where she shouted at members of the public and told them they would die.
00:34Police were called to the scene, and a report was subsequently made.
00:39TV6 News understands that the matter was further complicated by an alleged case of impersonation,
00:46involving another member of the school's staff, who reportedly posed as the principal and contacted
00:52emergency officials. When officials arrived at the school, they reportedly discovered that some of
00:58the information provided was inaccurate. An investigation has since been launched.
01:03TV6 News understands that the teacher has been instructed not to report for duty until she
01:08provides a medical report confirming that she is fit to return. Should she be cleared, arrangements are
01:15expected to be made for her to work under the supervision of another teacher. Meanwhile, counselling
01:21has been arranged for students and staff affected by the incident, according to a teacher who spoke
01:28to TV6 News. Security personnel at the school's entrance have also reportedly been instructed that
01:35should the teacher return on Tuesday, she must first report to the school's office.
01:40In a message to parents and guardians, the school's administration acknowledged the incident,
01:45but said accounts of what transpired on Friday remained conflicting. It said preliminary reports
01:53indicate that remarks were made in a classroom had caused some students to become fearful and
01:59distressed. The administration said it was working to establish the facts and would not speculate
02:05while inquiries continued. It sought to assure parents that the safety and well-being of students and
02:13staff remained its priority, with counselling and other support being provided. Parents were also urged
02:20not to circulate unverified information and to direct their concerns to the school. Education Secretary
02:28Orlando Kerr has confirmed to TV6 News that the incident will be investigated. Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
