The question of how to balance the constraints of normative practice and recognized hierarchy against the need to protect the imaginary and the agency of the young is always present. Notice that this minimal conceptual linking ties your comment back into theory and into our texts. You opened up a whole new avenue when you told us that you immediately notified the prinicipal. It would make your comment academically stronger either to not mention the new topic, or to provide closure on the topic once it is mentioned. In the last section of your comment you switch topics, to the pleasures of cooperative work, respect for adults and each other, and inclusion of all.
Many schools draw on broad groups of students.
Many countries have divers ethnic groups. That does not always insure mutuality and cooperation and respect. This last section could be completely broken off and afford you a whole new comment.