Incident Requiring Police Response

The following letter was emailed to all Saltfleet Secondary School families.

January 11, 2023

Dear Families,

We want to inform you that Hamilton Police continue to investigate an incident near Saltfleet Secondary School after a student was stabbed during a targeted robbery.

The incident took place shortly before 3:00 p.m. The student was transported to hospital and is in serious but stable condition. Hamilton Police have made an arrest and are not looking for any further suspects at this time.

As a school community, we extend our thoughts to the student and their family and wish them strength in their recovery.

Incidents such as this are very distressing. These situations can impact each of us differently and may result in a variety of feelings. Parents, guardians, and caregivers are encouraged to access HWDSB tips for adults supporting children and youth after distressing events: http://hwdsb.info/distressing.

Social workers will be available at the school for those students who need to access support.

Students may wish to use the HWDSB Helps app, an anonymous way to find help for themselves or for one another. Students can text 905-963-0066, download the app for iOS and Android, or engage in the web chat at www.hwdsb.on.ca/hwdsbhelps.

If you have any questions, please contact the office.

Sincerely,

Glenn Cooke

Principal