Mum filmed threatening to “slit” students throat at private school speaks out

A mother who threatened to “slit” a 12-year-old student’s throat at a private school in Adelaide’s north has spoken out, saying she was at her wits’ end.

The mother at the centre of a video showing her violently threatening a 12-year-old student at a private school in Adelaide’s north eastern suburbs has spoken for the first time.

The incident which occurred at St Paul’s College in Gilles Plains on Monday, was captured on camera and shows the mother threatening to “slit” a Year 8 student’s throat.

In the footage, the mother confronts students in defence of her daughter.

Speaking anonymously on Wednesday, the mother said that she was at her wits’ end and that she felt helpless even going to police.

A parent has confronted a 12 year old student at a Gilles Plains school. Picture: Supplied

The mother spoke out after the video was aired. Picture: Supplied

“I did everything in my power as a parent, and so did my husband, to make sure that our daughter was safe,” she said.

“I have stated time and time again to the school, we are begging, we begged for help. We begged.”

The mother has apologised and admitted to her wrongdoing, saying she was not her usual self.

“What everybody has seen of me is not who I am as a mother or as a person,” she said.

In the footage, the mother can be seen unloading at a student in a violent tirade, threatening to “slit” her throat.

“You ever f****** mess with my daughter again I’ll slit your f****** throat,” she can be heard yelling.

“You want to f****** go bitch? You want to f****** go? You ever f****** talk to my daughter again.

“I’m your f****** nightmare bitch … I’ll slit your f****** throat. I’ll be waiting for you.

The mother was swiftly ushered out of the room by her husband, as a shocked student looked on, but not before she directed another threat at another student.

“And that smart little f*** over there, yeah, you know you’re just jealous because you’re a **** ****,” she yelled.

On Wednesday night, Principal of St Paul’s College, Patrick Harmer said the school was continuing to work with SA Police regarding the incident, and was providing support to students.

“The college remains committed to its duty of care for all students and staff,” he said.

“We provide an environment where the safety and wellbeing of all is our highest priority. We will continue to ensure the best possible support for our students and staff during this time.

“We are continuing to work closely with the South Australian Police, and as a result, we are unable to provide further details regarding the incident.”

SA Police is investigating the incident.