School sectors unite to tackle school violence
Source: Queensland. Premier and the Minister for Education and Training. Media Release
"In a first for Queensland, all school sectors will unite to tackle school violence.
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh and Education Minister Geoff Wilson were joined by Executive Director of the Association of Independent Schools David Robertson and Executive Director of the Queensland Catholic Education Commission Mike Byrne to announce the establishment of the cross-sector Queensland Schools Alliance Against Violence.
Premier Bligh said the group would be responsible for overseeing the implementation of world’s best practice measures to help tackle schoolyard violence.
"The playground of today no longer stops at the school fence, it extends to cyberspace and beyond," Ms Bligh said. My Government is working cooperatively with the Independent and Catholic school sectors to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all Queensland students.”