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BBC News
16-05-2025
- BBC News
Seven-year-old child took knife to Ayr primary school
A seven-year-old child has been excluded from a primary school in Ayr after bringing a knife to staff or pupils in the P3 class were threatened or harmed during the incident at Heathfield Primary on 8 May. South Ayrshire Council said police were informed and it was resolved without any Scotland confirmed that it received a report of a child in possession of a knife and "suitable advice was given". South Ayrshire Council said the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff was a "top priority". A spokesperson said: "At no point were any pupils in the class or staff harmed or threatened, and the situation was resolved without disruption to the wider school. "Parents/carers with children in the P3 class were notified of the incident last week. "Wider communication on the incident was subsequently sent to all parents/carers with children at the school."A Police Scotland spokesperson said the force was "working with partners in relation to the matter".
The Sun
16-05-2025
- The Sun
Boy, 7, ‘brandished kitchen knife' at fellow pupil as Scots schoolkids left ‘terrified' and cops investigating
COPS are probing claims a boy of seven took a blade into a school to attack a classmate. The P3 pupil is said to have brandished a kitchen knife at Heathfield Primary in Ayr. 4 4 Furious parents hit out at school bosses as cops confirmed they are investigating a 'report of a child in possession of a knife'. It is claimed the P3 pupil brandished a kitchen knife at another lad before teachers confiscated it. He has since been excluded from school. But a letter sent by a council chief six days later only mentions that there was an 'incident' at Heathfield Primary in Ayr. The only official notification most parents received about the horror moment on May 8 came from Lyndsay McRoberts, South Ayrshire's Director of Education. She wrote: 'While we are limited in what details can be shared beyond those directly involved, please be assured that the school acted appropriately and with the best interests of all children at heart.' But one concerned mother, who asked to remain anonymous, criticised the school for failing to provide full details. She told The Scottish Sun: 'It's alleged the child came into school with a kitchen knife in his bag. 'He shouted at a boy and tried to make his way to another classroom. 'The teachers apparently stopped him and confiscated the knife. Moment pupil 'storms school with KNIFE' in front of terrified kids 'But the school have dealt with this dreadfully. I only found out about it through other parents. We weren't informed of anything that happened. 'We got a letter from the Director of Education nearly a week later. It didn't even specify what happened, never once mentioning a knife. 'It's all been kept very hush-hush. They've not taken into consideration the toll it has taken on the kids. 'They were terrified. This affects absolutely everybody in that playground and every parent sat at home worrying about their kids.' A spokesman for South Ayrshire Council said: 'We can confirm there was an incident in a P3 class at Heathfield Primary School last week involving a seven-year-old child. At no point were any pupils in the class or staff harmed or threatened. 'The situation was resolved without disruption to the wider school. The child involved was excluded. Parents/carers with children in the class were notified of the incident last week. 'The police were also informed along with all other relevant agencies. Wider communication on this was subsequently sent to all parents/carers with children at the school.' Police Scotland said: 'Around 9.20am on May 8 we received a report of a child in possession of a knife at a school in Ayr. Advice was given.' We told in 2014 how a teacher at Heathfield Primary suffered broken ribs and a black eye after being hit by a nine-year-old P5 pupil. Last month, cop were called to Mortlach Primary in Dufftown, Moray, after a blade was brought in. Also in April, a girl aged 12 was rushed to hospital after an alleged slashing at Hazlehead Academy, Aberdeen. The Scottish Sun has revealed plans for an anti-knife campaign by the parents of Kory McCrimmon, 16, who was stabbed to death by a 13-year-old thug in a Glasgow park last May.
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Boy, 7, ‘brandished kitchen knife' at fellow pupil as Scots schoolkids left ‘terrified' and cops investigating
Concerned parents blasted the school for failing to provide full details of the incident WEAPON TERROR Boy, 7, 'brandished kitchen knife' at fellow pupil as Scots schoolkids left 'terrified' and cops investigating Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COPS are probing claims a boy of seven took a blade into a school to attack a classmate. The P3 pupil is said to have brandished a kitchen knife at Heathfield Primary in Ayr. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 It's claimed the pupil brandished a kitchen knife at Heathfield Primary 4 A letter sent by Lyndsay McRoberts only mentions that there was an 'incident' Credit: South Lanarkshire Council 4 Cops are investigating a "report of a child in possession of a knife" Credit: Google Maps 4 Teaachers allegedly stopped the boy and confiscated the knife Credit: Getty Furious parents hit out at school bosses as cops confirmed they are investigating a 'report of a child in possession of a knife'. It is claimed the P3 pupil brandished a kitchen knife at another lad before teachers confiscated it. He has since been excluded from school. But a letter sent by a council chief six days later only mentions that there was an 'incident' at Heathfield Primary in Ayr. The only official notification most parents received about the horror moment on May 8 came from Lyndsay McRoberts, South Ayrshire's Director of Education. She wrote: 'While we are limited in what details can be shared beyond those directly involved, please be assured that the school acted appropriately and with the best interests of all children at heart.' But one concerned mother, who asked to remain anonymous, criticised the school for failing to provide full details. She told The Scottish Sun: 'It's alleged the child came into school with a kitchen knife in his bag. 'He shouted at a boy and tried to make his way to another classroom. 'The teachers apparently stopped him and confiscated the knife. Moment pupil 'storms school with KNIFE' in front of terrified kids 'But the school have dealt with this dreadfully. I only found out about it through other parents. We weren't informed of anything that happened. 'We got a letter from the Director of Education nearly a week later. It didn't even specify what happened, never once mentioning a knife. 'It's all been kept very hush-hush. They've not taken into consideration the toll it has taken on the kids. 'They were terrified. This affects absolutely everybody in that playground and every parent sat at home worrying about their kids.' A spokesman for South Ayrshire Council said: 'We can confirm there was an incident in a P3 class at Heathfield Primary School last week involving a seven-year-old child. At no point were any pupils in the class or staff harmed or threatened. 'The situation was resolved without disruption to the wider school. The child involved was excluded. Parents/carers with children in the class were notified of the incident last week. 'The police were also informed along with all other relevant agencies. Wider communication on this was subsequently sent to all parents/carers with children at the school.' Police Scotland said: 'Around 9.20am on May 8 we received a report of a child in possession of a knife at a school in Ayr. Advice was given.' We told in 2014 how a teacher at Heathfield Primary suffered broken ribs and a black eye after being hit by a nine-year-old P5 pupil. Last month, cop were called to Mortlach Primary in Dufftown, Moray, after a blade was brought in. Also in April, a girl aged 12 was rushed to hospital after an alleged slashing at Hazlehead Academy, Aberdeen. The Scottish Sun has revealed plans for an anti-knife campaign by the parents of Kory McCrimmon, 16, who was stabbed to death by a 13-year-old thug in a Glasgow park last May.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Darlington primary school students to star in professional ballet production
Ten children from a Darlington primary school will join the professional cast of an enchanting production of classic fairy tale Snow White. The Heathfield Primary School youngsters will join the professional cast of Ballet Lorent's upcoming production of Snow White at Darlington Hippodrome on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17. The Year 2 and 3 pupils, aged between six and eight, were selected from a group of 109 during a workshop held at the school by Ballet Lorent dancers Gavin Coward and John Kendall. Some of the pupils from years 2 and 3 at Heathfield Primary who will perform in balletLORENT's Snow White at Darlington Hippodrome (Image: PROVIDED) Chosen for their enthusiasm and spirit, the children will perform in two scenes alongside the company's professional dancers. Mrs Craggill, class teacher at Heathfield Primary, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for children from our school to be involved in a new skill and perform in a live theatre to an audience. "They are all really excited to be chosen and looking forward to starting rehearsals." balletLORENT's Snow White with community cast (Image: THE TWINS) Eight-year-old Divine, one of the pupils taking part, said: "I really enjoyed the workshop because it inspired me to join a company and take part in a production. "Outside of school I play football and sometimes volleyball. I'm a little bit nervous because I have performed in front of people I know but to perform in front of strangers makes me super nervous." balletLORENT's Snow White red scarf (Image: THE TWINS) James MacGillivray, education and projects manager at Ballet Lorent said: "For many children, taking part in a professional stage production is a unique and transformative experience. "It not only builds their confidence and creativity but also enhances their ability to collaborate, communicate, and express themselves in new ways. "Schools benefit immensely too from our young cast initiative, as these workshops enrich their arts provision and inspire both students and teachers alike." balletLORENT's Snow White (Image: THE TWINS) The pupils will appear in both versions of the show. The family-friendly Snow White, suitable for ages five plus, is a reworking of Ballet Lorent's acclaimed 2015/16 production. Snow White: The Sacrifice, aimed at audiences aged 16 plus, explores the Wicked Queen's fear of aging and premiered in Newcastle in 2024. READ MORE: Darlington MP Lola McEvoy on 'frightening' child safety stats Darlington council approves plan for children's home Darlington students come up with ideas to improve town centre Narration is by award-winning actor Lindsay Duncan, with music composed by Dr Who's Murray Gold. The cast includes Caroline Reece, 61, as the Queen and Geoff Hopson, 54, from Stockton, who returned from retirement to perform in the production. Tickets start from £14 and are available from Darlington Hippodrome at
