Another serious physical assault of a QVS student at the Tailevu boarding school

Another serious physical assault of a QVS student at the Tailevu boarding school

By Vijay Narayan
Tuesday 04/04/2017
The Queen Victoria School.

There was another serious physical assault of a 16-year-old QVS student at the Tailevu boarding school on Sunday night.

The mother of the Year 10 student has confirmed to Fijivillage today that she received a call from the QVS nurse at 3pm yesterday that her son was badly injured.

He was then dropped off at their home yesterday and came out of the car bent over as he could not walk straight due to the severe beating by some senior students.

The mother says she had just dropped off her son at the school at 5pm Sunday and she could not believe that he was badly injured within a few hours.

She says her son confirms that he was attacked by about six senior students in the middle of the night.

One of the students covered the 16-year-old student’s face with a blanket while the others beat him up with sticks and pipes.

As they left the dorm, they said to the boy that this happens when he does not look for money for them.

The mother reveals that there is an investigation already underway at the school after a junior student complained about senior students demanding for money by a certain deadline.

The last demand was made last week when some senior students told some junior students to look for $80.

It is alleged that this culture has been in place for many years and the mother is calling on authorities to investigate and take decisive action.

She is calling on authorities to ensure that the bullies are out of the school and that they also face charges for their wrongdoing.

The mother says the complaint has been filed with the Police and her son has also given his statement.

Her son is currently going through further medical tests and is in a lot of pain.

Police will comment soon.

Education Minister Doctor Mahendra Reddy is currently in a meeting.

Still on QVS

Four QVS students were questioned by Police at the Korovou Police Station in early March for allegedly assaulting a 14‑year‑old student.

The alleged incident took place at Queen Victoria School’s dormitory in early March where the Year 9 student was assaulted for reasons yet to be established as investigators continue to interview the four suspects.

Meanwhile, a teacher and 5 students of QVS are currently facing charges of assault in court in relation to a separate case earlier this year.

28‑year‑old teacher Saimoni Liutaki, a 17‑year‑old, a 19‑year‑old and three 18‑year‑old students have asked the court for time for reconciliation.

The matter has been adjourned to 2nd May to check on reconciliation.  

Their bail is extended.

Liutaki was charged with assaulting students at the boarding school.

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