A "nationwide crisis" - that’s how the principal at Waimea College is describing the anger, violence and anxiety in our country’s schools in an email to concerned parents.

A small but concerned group of parents gathered at Waimea College bus bay on Wednesday, trying to find a solution.

Since Today FM started reporting on two violent beatings caught on film at the school - dozens of Kiwis have gotten in touch from around the country with their own harrowing stories.

Today FM has requested interviews with the principal of Waimea College, Scott Haines. He’s been away and refused so far but he did send that email to parents on Friday, which also expresses deep concern about the two incidents of assault at his school.

Sharona Stanton is a parent of another boy at the school who claims her son was attacked.

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