School Expels Students After Teacher Is Assaulted During Interclass Match

Overview

• A physical‑education teacher was assaulted after calling a foul during an interclass football match on Tuesday, Sept. 15, when a dispute among students escalated into a wider fight.
• Colégio Ícone suspended the students immediately and the school's General Council voted on Sept. 18 to expel those judged directly involved after reviewing images, reports and testimony.
• The 32ª DP (Taquara) of the Polícia Civil has opened a criminal investigation and has issued intimation orders to have the adolescents give statements at the police station.
• The case was referred to the Conselho Tutelar and the municipal Secretariat of Social Assistance, which are accompanying the matter confidentially because it involves minors.
• The school says it is supporting the assaulted teacher, has suspended interclass activities, and plans awareness and convivencia programs to reinforce respect and empathy in the community while authorities continue their inquiries.