Police increase patrols after threat claims and pupil dispute at Janer school

Better to prevent than to cure. Police have stepped up patrols around the Janer school after a mother told the headteacher that her daughter had received possible threats from pupils at other schools, who allegedly said they would wait for her at the end of the day. Although the threat appeared inconsistent, police made themselves more visible to deter anyone with ill intent, according to sources close to the Ministry of Education.

Separately, a real dispute between two pupils at the same school has escalated into repeated confrontations, forcing school management to intervene. School officials say the situation does not meet the technical definition of bullying but describe it as a tense coexistence that has not yet been resolved.

To address the incidents, Janer is considering transferring one of the students to another school in an effort to put a definitive end to the recurring problems. The case is being handled within the school’s established procedures for managing conflicts and suspected harassment.

The developments come at a sensitive time after a small group of youths committed assaults over the summer, provoking public outrage and concern, particularly among families with adolescents. Police recently launched a social media campaign warning that being complicit or remaining passive in the face of such situations can also have consequences.

Schools are reminded to activate their defined protocols when they suspect harassment, so cases can be analysed and their repercussions minimised.