My DS has just started a new sixth form of an independent school. He is extremely bright and A* student, former head boy and without bragging was golden boy at his last school. He has gone to a very academic school which purports to having like-minded students etc. First few days were a bit daunting but after a few weeks seems to have been enjoying it and settled in well. He went to a “gathering” last night which included kids from his old school and new plus another local sixth form college. He said hello to a girl from his new school who was speaking to a boy also from the new school who turned and screamed f*'off to which this girl said "yeah f*'off nobody likes you"...he was with a group of his old friends too who heard this and he felt publicly humiliated. He was recalling the incident to another bunch of people which included a girl who has since left the new school who said "oh I've heard all about you and people say you’re a weirdo but I think you're quite nice" was this girl just joking I don't know? He is obviously upset and cannot understand why he’s been labelled a weirdo or why this girl from his new school was so abusive to him for no reason. I know he is very upset deep down. I said I would mention it to his tutor and he said no leave it as its will cause more trouble!. He is a nice looking, outgoing, friendly, kind lad and he cannot fathom why he was spoken to like this. My question is should I mention it to his tutor or do as he asks and leave it alone?

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