School to bar assault pupil

IT is unlikely that the student who attacked his teacher will be allowed to attend classes at his school in the run-up to his Leaving Certificate exams.

Last week, the parents of 16-year-old Steven Jacob were presented with an option by the school’s board of management that will allow him to complete his studies and sit the examination.

It is understood, however, that the student will not be allowed to attend the school’s mainstream classes.