Teacher is accused of PUNCHING a 14-year-old high school student in the head twice – leaving him with a bruised face and jaw
- Teacher allegedly punched Kawana Waters State College student on Tuesday
- Year 9 student was on school oval before teacher allegedly pulled at hat and hair
- A source claimed the student was left with swelling and bruising on his face
- Daily Mail Australia reached out to the Sunshine Coast school for comment
A teacher has been accused of punching a high school student twice in the head, leaving the 14-year-old with a swollen and bruised face.
The Year 9 student - who wished to remain anonymous - was standing on the school oval at Kawana Waters State College, south of the Sunshine Coast, on Tuesday when the teacher allegedly punched him and pulled at his hat and hair, The Courier Mail reported.
The alleged altercation reportedly followed a verbal disagreement between the pair.
A person known to the student told the publication the alleged attack left the boy with swelling and bruising to his face and jaw.
The student was on the school oval at Kawana Waters State College (pictured, secondary campus), south of the Sunshine Coast when the alleged incident occurred on Tuesday
The teenager was reportedly left with significant trauma and has yet to return to school.
Kawana Waters Police Station officer-in-charge Senior Sergeant Mark Cordwell said the child protection unit was investigating the alleged incident.
The investigating officer told Daily Mail Australia 'at this stage of the investigation it is inappropriate to make any comment'.
A Department of Education and Training spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia the department treated all matters involving students seriously.
'Departmental employees are expected to interact professionally with students at all times.
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'Parents and students can be confident that if an allegation of harm is reported in a state school, it will be dealt with immediately and in a sensitive manner.'
The spokesperson added that guidance, support and counselling services are available for students and staff when necessary.
However, the department declined to comment further because of 'confidentiality reasons.'
More than 1,500 students are enrolled at Kawana Waters States College, with grades from kindergarten through to Year 12.
Daily Mail Australia contacted The Queensland Teachers Union, but it would not comment.
Daily Mail Australia contacted Kawana Waters State College for comment.
Daily Mail Australia reached out to The Queensland Teachers Union, but it refused to comment (stock image)
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