Would you say anything to school about this?

[RosaLuxembourg]

So DD said very matter-of-factly at tea tonight: X threatened to kill me today.
Me: WHAT!
DD: We had to do some stuff in the school hall and he wouldn't do it so Y and I said he had to and he said he was going to kill me and he hurt me with a straightened out paper clip.
Me: On purpose?
DD: Yes he keeps it in his pocket.
Me: Does he do this to other people or only you.
DD: Me and other people. He doesn't like me but I take no notice because it only encourages him.
Me: Have you told the teacher about this?
DD: (Giving me are you insane look) NO.

They are Year Five by the way and I know this boy has a bit of a reputation.
So what would you do? I want to tell the teacher but DD doesn't want me to.

Definitely mention it before the child pokes someone's eye out with said paperclip!

Year 5 - bet all the boys have straightened out paperclips about their person along with all sorts of rubbish but the aggression is not good - that's the bit that would worry me.

I think this must be reported. The school may well be collecting information about the boys behaviour in an attempt to get him support and the more evidence the better.
It sounds like he is bullying and the teacher will be grateful to be told. They have not got eyes in the backs of their heads despite what I was led to believe as a child!

I am worried by the reaction of your son to the suggestion that the teacher is told. It would indicate that the children have not taken on board the message that all bullying needs to be reported to a teacher.
Maybe the school as a whole needs another drive on anti bullying.

I'd tell the teacher but also add that dd doesn't want to know I have spoken with her.

Daughter - sorry.

Thanks guys. I wondered if I was being a bit overprotective as DD doesn't seem too concerned - still, I reason, she doesn't always share stuff, so if she told us this, then it was something she thought we should know. Hope it means nothing.

You must talk to the school, bullying is a serious issue. Also you must talk to DD about the fact that she needn't put up with this behaviour from anyone and must always tell someone about it. Praise her for talkintg to you and also explain why the teacher needs to know. reassure her that the boy concerned will not know it was her as I imagine she is afraid of recriminations - agree with maisym, tell the teacher DD didn't want it reported so she can be clear on keeping it low key. bullying is an important issue and if not stopped before secondary school can lead to much worse behaviour. Good luck. Your poor DD.