‘Immediately suspended’: Police and ambulance called to Reynella East College after student injured in fight

Reports of a fight between two students at a southern suburbs public school has resulted in a student being suspended, and police and ambulance called after a student received injuries.

A student has been suspended after a fight broke out at a southern-suburbs school, resulting in police and ambulance being called.

Police and ambulance services have been called to Reynella East College after reports of a fight between two students, with reports at least one student sustained chest injuries.

The incident occurred just before 2pm, with police called to the public school after reports that a student had been assaulted. No arrests or charges were laid.

Principal, Warren Symonds said one student was immediately suspended after the fight, with further repercussions being considered.

“At lunchtime today a student assaulted another in an incident on a school oval,” he said.

Reynella East College. Picture: Dasha Havrilenko

“The victim was provided first aid before the SA Ambulance Service were called to the school along with the police.

“A student was immediately suspended as a result of this, with additional disciplinary action being considered.

“The families of both students were immediately contacted. Wellbeing support is being provided to the other student and family.”

Mr Symonds said support was being offered to other students who witnessed the incident, and the families of the two students involved had been notified.

SA Police said they were investigating the matter and would speak to the parents.

At the school on Thursday, a mother of three - who asked to remain anonymous - told The Advertiser that two of her children attend Reynella East College.

The woman said she only saw a police car when she arrived to pick up her two kids.

She said it was especially shocking to hear that two students had a fight as her experiences with the school leadership has always been positive.

“We’ve always had a great experience with the school,” she said.

“They have always gone above and beyond when my kids have needed help.”

Reynella East College. Picture: Dasha Havrilenko

It comes after a mother spoke anonymously to 7News about her daughter being severely bullied at Reynella East College, including having her hair lit on fire in late 2024, and a fake Tik Tok account created to make fun of her in 2023.

The mother claims that the school was not doing enough to protect her daughter, and that a five-day suspension for her daughter’s bully was not sufficient.

The Department for Education told 7News that the school had a “zero-tolerance towards any bullying or violent behaviour”, and “took immediate and strong disciplinary action”.

The Advertiser has reached out to the Department regarding Thursday’s incident