College puts fight video saga behind it

An Auckland college whose students put footage of schoolyard fights up on the internet says the episode is now behind it.

Two students were excluded from St Paul's College in Ponsonby and 10 more disciplined after it was revealed that footage taken on mobile phone cameras was put on the YouTube website.

College board of trustees spokesman Brother Richard Dunleavy said the final two students suspended after the incidents were reinstated when they appeared before the board on Monday.

They were believed to include a student who produced at least one of the video clips.

Four students had earlier been suspended but were subsequently allowed back at school with conditions on their behaviour imposed.

Brother Richard said a further four students were stood down briefly but were now back at school.

"I understand that all of the students have now been dealt with," he said. "It should mean we can all move on from here."

He said the only issue remaining was whether the school should keep its policy of not allowing mobile phones to be used on the grounds during school hours.

The footage was edited with music and showed the children beating each other in organised fights.

- NZPA