A child was critically injured at Waiau Pā School on Friday afternoon and police are investigating. Photo: Google maps
The Ministry of Education's traumatic incident team is supporting a school south of Auckland after a child was critically injured last week.
Emergency services were called to Waiau Pā School in Pukekohe on Friday afternoon.
The child was flown to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.
Police said they were still in the early stages of their investigation.
St John said two ambulances, two rapid response units, an operations manager and a helicopter were sent to the school.
Waiau Pā School confirmed to RNZ the child was injured at their school.
"We are devastated that a child was injured while in our care, and our thoughts are with the student and their whānau. We are all hoping for their full and speedy recovery," a spokesperson said.
"We are working closely with the Ministry of Education and its Traumatic Incident Team, who are providing specialist support to help us navigate this situation. Additional counselling and pastoral care have been made available for both students and staff, and we are continuing to monitor and respond to individual needs."
The school said it has been communicating regularly with parents and caregivers to keep them informed and to make sure they are aware of the support available to their children.
Ministry of Education acting hautū te tai raro Leisa Maddix said it was a "deeply distressing" time for students, staff and the wider school community.
"We are aware of the incident at the school and our traumatic incident team is actively supporting the school as needed," she said.
"Our thoughts are with the child and their whānau during this incredibly difficult time."
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