❓ A parliamentary question seeks information regarding the death of a 15-year-old student, including whether the minister requested an investigation, involvement of student-at-risk programs, and communication with the student's family. The minister declines to comment due to an ongoing Coroner's Court investigation.
AnsweredQoN 977Legislative Council
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My question relates to the death of a 15-year-old student at the Exmouth District High School. (1) Has the minister requested a detailed investigation into the death of this boy? (2) Did he or his teacher have contact with the student-at-risk program? (3) If the inquiry has been carried out - (a) was the school nurse called in to do an assessment; (b) what educational psychologist assessments were done; (c) were counselling services offered to the boy or his family and teachers; and (d) why was Jake’s mother not informed of his learning and behavioural problems? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
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I thank the member for this question. (1)-(3) I have followed this case with some interest, including the reports in the media. It is a very sad case indeed. However, having said that, I indicate that this matter is currently being looked at by the Coroner’s Court and is currently under investigation. As such, it is not my intention to make any comment.
(1) Has the minister requested a detailed investigation into the death of this boy? (2) Did he or his teacher have contact with the student-at-risk program? (3) If the inquiry has been carried out - (a) was the school nurse called in to do an assessment; (b) what educational psychologist assessments were done; (c) were counselling services offered to the boy or his family and teachers; and (d) why was Jake’s mother not informed of his learning and behavioural problems? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for this question. (1)-(3) I have followed this case with some interest, including the reports in the media. It is a very sad case indeed. However, having said that, I indicate that this matter is currently being looked at by the Coroner’s Court and is currently under investigation. As such, it is not my intention to make any comment.
(2) Did he or his teacher have contact with the student-at-risk program? (3) If the inquiry has been carried out - (a) was the school nurse called in to do an assessment; (b) what educational psychologist assessments were done; (c) were counselling services offered to the boy or his family and teachers; and (d) why was Jake’s mother not informed of his learning and behavioural problems? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for this question. (1)-(3) I have followed this case with some interest, including the reports in the media. It is a very sad case indeed. However, having said that, I indicate that this matter is currently being looked at by the Coroner’s Court and is currently under investigation. As such, it is not my intention to make any comment.
(3) If the inquiry has been carried out - (a) was the school nurse called in to do an assessment; (b) what educational psychologist assessments were done; (c) were counselling services offered to the boy or his family and teachers; and (d) why was Jake’s mother not informed of his learning and behavioural problems? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for this question. (1)-(3) I have followed this case with some interest, including the reports in the media. It is a very sad case indeed. However, having said that, I indicate that this matter is currently being looked at by the Coroner’s Court and is currently under investigation. As such, it is not my intention to make any comment.
(b) what educational psychologist assessments were done; (c) were counselling services offered to the boy or his family and teachers; and (d) why was Jake’s mother not informed of his learning and behavioural problems?
(c) were counselling services offered to the boy or his family and teachers; and (d) why was Jake’s mother not informed of his learning and behavioural problems?
(d) why was Jake’s mother not informed of his learning and behavioural problems?
I thank the member for this question. (1)-(3) I have followed this case with some interest, including the reports in the media. It is a very sad case indeed. However, having said that, I indicate that this matter is currently being looked at by the Coroner’s Court and is currently under investigation. As such, it is not my intention to make any comment.
(1)-(3) I have followed this case with some interest, including the reports in the media. It is a very sad case indeed. However, having said that, I indicate that this matter is currently being looked at by the Coroner’s Court and is currently under investigation. As such, it is not my intention to make any comment.
(1) Has the minister requested a detailed investigation into the death of this boy? (2) Did he or his teacher have contact with the student-at-risk program? (3) If the inquiry has been carried out - (a) was the school nurse called in to do an assessment; (b) what educational psychologist assessments were done; (c) were counselling services offered to the boy or his family and teachers; and (d) why was Jake’s mother not informed of his learning and behavioural problems? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for this question. (1)-(3) I have followed this case with some interest, including the reports in the media. It is a very sad case indeed. However, having said that, I indicate that this matter is currently being looked at by the Coroner’s Court and is currently under investigation. As such, it is not my intention to make any comment.
(2) Did he or his teacher have contact with the student-at-risk program? (3) If the inquiry has been carried out - (a) was the school nurse called in to do an assessment; (b) what educational psychologist assessments were done; (c) were counselling services offered to the boy or his family and teachers; and (d) why was Jake’s mother not informed of his learning and behavioural problems? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for this question. (1)-(3) I have followed this case with some interest, including the reports in the media. It is a very sad case indeed. However, having said that, I indicate that this matter is currently being looked at by the Coroner’s Court and is currently under investigation. As such, it is not my intention to make any comment.
(3) If the inquiry has been carried out - (a) was the school nurse called in to do an assessment; (b) what educational psychologist assessments were done; (c) were counselling services offered to the boy or his family and teachers; and (d) why was Jake’s mother not informed of his learning and behavioural problems? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for this question. (1)-(3) I have followed this case with some interest, including the reports in the media. It is a very sad case indeed. However, having said that, I indicate that this matter is currently being looked at by the Coroner’s Court and is currently under investigation. As such, it is not my intention to make any comment.
(b) what educational psychologist assessments were done; (c) were counselling services offered to the boy or his family and teachers; and (d) why was Jake’s mother not informed of his learning and behavioural problems?
(c) were counselling services offered to the boy or his family and teachers; and (d) why was Jake’s mother not informed of his learning and behavioural problems?
(d) why was Jake’s mother not informed of his learning and behavioural problems?
I thank the member for this question. (1)-(3) I have followed this case with some interest, including the reports in the media. It is a very sad case indeed. However, having said that, I indicate that this matter is currently being looked at by the Coroner’s Court and is currently under investigation. As such, it is not my intention to make any comment.
(1)-(3) I have followed this case with some interest, including the reports in the media. It is a very sad case indeed. However, having said that, I indicate that this matter is currently being looked at by the Coroner’s Court and is currently under investigation. As such, it is not my intention to make any comment.
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