Students from the prestigious King’s School in North Parramatta have come under fire for allegedly killing a goanna.
A spokesman for the King’s School has confirmed there was an incident that occurred at the school’s annual cadet camp in Singleton, where a goanna was killed by students on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 29.
Officers from The Hills Police Area Command have commenced an investigation into the incident, after staff from King’s reported the matter to Police and to Defence on Wednesday, April 5.
“The school does not condone the behaviour, which is inconsistent with the values and expectations of behaviour at King’s,” a spokesperson from The King’s School said.
“As the incident is now in the hands of police, the school cannot comment any further.”
The King’s School is Australia’s oldest independent school and was founded in 1831 by the command of King William IV of England. The school fees can reach up to $40,000 for students in year 12.
As investigations continue, anyone with information is asked to call The Hills Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.