Authorities confirm Gympie school fight, police called

“Any situation that threatens the safety and wellbeing of students, staff or others in the school community is treated extremely seriously, and dealt with as a matter of priority.”

James Nash State High School.

Authorities have confirmed two students from a Gympie school were involved in a fight on Wednesday afternoon.

The Department of Education released a statement responding to requests for clarification on the specifics of the incident, confirming there was a confrontation but emphasising that it was “resolved extremely quickly”.

“Like all Queensland state schools, James Nash State High School is committed to providing a safe, respectful and disciplined learning environment,” the statement said.

“Any situation that threatens the safety and wellbeing of students, staff or others in the school community is treated extremely seriously, and dealt with as a matter of priority.

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“A fight between two students occurred today. No weapons were involved and no staff were injured. The incident was resolved extremely quickly therefore a lockdown was not required.

“The situation has been managed in line with the school’s Student Code of Conduct, and the school is working with the children involved and their parents. No further details can be provided due to student privacy issues.”

A police spokesman also confirmed officers had been called to the school, but the situation was under control by the time they arrived.