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A view school violence is changing, with fewer mass fights, but far more frequent outbursts.
New data shows 12,300 students were disciplined for physical assault this year – up 49% on 2019.
Most incidents involved students attacking other students.
Darfield High School Principal Andy England told Heather du Plessis-Allan increasing neurodiversity in classrooms is likely one factor.
He says devices are also a problem, with social media trends often sparking more organised assaults.
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