Agreement has been reached between the education authorities and the Malta Union of Teachers on how to address the situation at the San Gorg Preca Boys Secondary School in Hamrun.

The union had reported continuous disruptions, threats and serious misbehaviour from individuals or groups of students and a one-hour strike was held last Friday.

Following the strike, agreement was reached for a conciliation meeting today.

The union and the authorities said in a joint statement this evening it was agreed during the conciliation meeting that both sides should work together to identify problems and for teachers to find the necessary support.

It was also agreed that disciplinary action would immediately be taken against misbehaving students.

Steps that could be taken against the parents of misbehaving students were being contemplated and meetings about this matter were to be held with the ministry and the police.