A student of the Queens School in St. Andrew is receiving support after allegedly being assaulted by a male bus conductor last month.
Pictures and videos of the incident have been circulated on social media.
The Queen’s School Alumnae has condemned the attack, even as it called for persons to stop the social media sharing, in a bid to protect the young girl.
In a statement, the alumnae said it is deeply disturbed by a video circulating on social media showing a young lady in the Queen’s School uniform being repeatedly struck by an adult male who appears to be in the uniform of a bus conductor on what appears to be a public passenger bus.
It said it condemns all forms of violence against any child in Jamaica.
It said no student should ever be subjected to physical harm, intimidation or abuse while travelling to or from school.
It said the safety and wellbeing of Queen’s students remain of the highest priority.
The Alumnae commends the principal and management of the Queen’s School for their swift, compassionate, and decisive response in supporting the student involved.
It said their actions reflect the school’s longstanding commitment to safeguarding every queen and ensuring that her welfare is treated with the utmost priority.
The Alumnae said it is in contact with the school administration and will ensure that the student continues to receive the necessary support.
It noted that the matter has been reported to the relevant authorities to conduct a full investigation and take appropriate action in keeping with Jamaican law.
The Alumnae is urging members of the public to refrain from resharing the video, out of respect for the student’s privacy and emotional wellbeing.
It said it stands firmly with students, parents and the school community.
It also said it remains committed to advocating for safer transportation conditions for all girls and boys and to supporting measures that protect them from harm.
