A Christchurch student is facing criminal charges after teachers were attacked with scissors last week.
The incident happened just before 2pm last Wednesday in the primary section of the school.
It was witnessed by students and staff and led to one of the teachers being taken to hospital.
Police told the Herald the student faced several charges, including assault.
The student, who is in year 9, was suspended the next day and an investigation was launched.
The principal said last week the 鈥澞乲onga/student鈥檚 behaviour met the test of gross misconduct that is a harmful or dangerous example to other students鈥.
The school鈥檚 board was considering three options: lifting the suspension, extending it, or excluding the student completely.
Today, a joint statement from the principal and the school board鈥檚 presiding member confirmed the student would not be returning to school.
鈥淭he board now requires the student to leave... and attend another kura/school because they are under 16 years of age,鈥 it said.
The staff affected received medical attention and remain at home on extended leave until they feel able to return to their duties.
鈥淔ollowing the board鈥檚 determination today, there will be no further comment made,鈥 the statement said.
Katie Oliver is a Christchurch-based multimedia journalist and breaking news reporter.
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