The following statement is from Terry Hall,Superintendent (Interim) on behalf of the Newfoundland and Labrador School District: 

“On behalf of the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District, I extend my thoughts and best wishes to the student, and his family, who are recovering from last week’s violent assault. In the immediate aftermath of this violent attack, it was important to let the RNC investigate while we supported the school community. Since the shocking incident took place, school staff have been in constant contact with the victim’s family and in recent days, I have personally reached out and spoken to the family to express our continued support and our commitment to safety in our schools.  

“During the early stages of the ongoing investigation students and families of PWC can expect to see a heightened police and security presence in the area of the school. These additional measures will supplement the video surveillance and remote door entry system currently in place at Prince of Wales Collegiate. The District always reviews incidents involving schools, even those outside of Newfoundland and Labrador, to enhance our procedures, processes and policies. The current incident will be no different.

“The safety of all our schools, students and staff throughout the District is paramount and we regularly work with all stakeholders to ensure this remains the case. All 250 schools follow best practices for school safety and security, and are guided by robust policies and procedures, reinforced by competent and caring educational staff and leadership, and supported by our police. While events of last week can be unnerving, families should be confident their children are safe and able to learn, grow and thrive in their schools. ”

The complete statement can also be found in the advisory linked below.