Mum speaks out after pupil attacked at school
THE RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield and District Branch is hosting its third Big Walkies – a fundraising sponsored dog walk.
The 3k walk will take place in the grounds of Shibden Park, Halifax this Sunday at 11am. There will also be a fun dog show, with stalls and games after the walk.
All sponsorship raised will go towards providing care, training and rehabilitation to the current – and future – animals looking for new homes in Calderdale and Kirklees.
RSPCA events co-ordinator Fay Gibbons said “We always have such fun with the local community and it’s an event that really helps us raise awareness of the amazing animal welfare work our branch does and gives us the opportunity to raise vital funds to support this work too.
“It really is a beautiful, scenic walk.”
The cost is £5. To register visit www.rspca-halifaxandhuddersfield. org.uk A MUM has accused Colne Valley High School of acting as though nothing had happened after a boy was attacked inside the school.
The mum, who did not want to be named, said she was worried about the safety of her child, a pupil at the school, following the incident on Monday afternoon.
The victim, thought to be a pupil, was assaulted at the school by a male who the mum said was wearing a balaclava.
She said: “The school haven’t addressed it with any parents.
“They are behaving as if nothing happened, I assume so they don’t get any more bad press. I feel worried about it, I want to know my child is safe when in school.”
West Yorkshire Police had been unable to verify Monday’s incident had taken place until yesterday afternoon when it was confirmed.
A spokesman said: “A 15-year-old boy has been charged with assault and is due to appear at Leeds Youth Court on October 17.
“This is in relation to an assault at a school in Linthwaite on Monday September. 18.”
Neither Colne Valley High School principal James Christian nor executive principal Lorraine Barker at Mirfield Free Grammar School, which sponsors the high school, were available for comment.