A STUDENT who was assaulted was one of 27 incidents, including acts of violence or activities involving weapons, reported at public schools in Bathurst in the second half of 2018.
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The assault was also filmed and put on a social media site.
The Department of Education releases data biannually that collates the incidents throughout schools in NSW.
Bathurst public schools had incidents in four of the six categories: technology, violence, weapons and welfare.
In comparison, Dubbo public schools reported nine incidents, Orange public schools had 20, Lithgow public schools 10 and Mudgee public schools 14.
In one of Bathurst's incidents, which took place on October 30, 2018, a young person physically assaulted another student while students were on their way to the bus stop, according to the report.
A staff member was returning to school when they intervened.
The victim sustained an injury and first-aid was provided, according to the report.
Police, the victim's and the student's parents were informed and the victim attended hospital.
Another student had filmed the incident and shared the footage with other students on a social networking site, though the deputy principal has been informed that the footage has since been deleted from the social network, according to the report.
Police spoke to the victim and investigated the assault.
Violence and anti-social behaviour are not tolerated at school.
- Department of Education spokesperson
"Violence and anti-social behaviour are not tolerated at school," a Department of Education spokesperson said.
The spokesperson said any student involved in violence, bringing a weapon or illegal drugs to school or "who engages in criminal behaviour at school is subject to the department's discipline policy, and their parents or carer will be notified".
"The department has a range of initiatives to support schools," the spokesperson said.
These initiatives include specialist advocates, early intervention, management advice and welfare support if required.
Counselling services are available for staff and students.
"The department will continue to work closely with NSW Police, parents and other relevant agencies to ensure incidents are reported and appropriate action taken to support children in NSW public schools," the spokesperson said.
The next report will be released later this year.