Teachers warn of weapons threat in schools

AS Hallowe’en looms and a schoolboy allegedly fired a pellet in a Meath schoolyard, primary teachers warn that parents have a responsibility to ensure their children do not bring weapons or bangers to school.

The call came ahead of Hallowe’en celebrations over the coming week and as a Co Meath school faces pressure over disciplining a pupil who allegedly fired a pellet gun in the schoolyard.

Although the 12-year-old boy was suspended, the board of Scoil na Rithe in Dunshaughlin is understood to be considering its next step. Parents are angry that the boy was allowed to remain at the school, but a spokesperson for the school was unavailable for comment yesterday.