NSW Teachers Federation members at Lithgow High School walked off the job on Tuesday as a result of the impact the state-wide teacher shortage is having.
A 12-year-old girl has been hospitalised after allegedly being punched repeatedly in the back of the head during a vicious high school fight.
The incident filmed by other students shows the apparent attack on Sienna-Belle Cross at Lithgow High School in central NSW.
Her family say the incident isn t isolated, likening it to a Lithgow fight club and are asking authorities to step in.
A twelve-year-old girl has been hospitalised after allegedly being punched repeatedly in the back of the head during a vicious high school fight. (Supplied) It s heartbreaking, father Warren Cross said. I cannot get it out of me head today, I lie in bed thinking about it â to see your child s head getting literally bashed.