Having discussed this with them it seems the staff are either unwilling or unable to deal effectively with these incidents.

Although my children are not always on the receiving end of these incidents, the ethos of the whole school is being affected and I am concerned about the repercussions on my children’s education.

I feel frustrated and helpless at how to deal with this and hope the publicity this letter generates will trigger someone to take action to rectify this distressing situation. — Concerned Parent, Dundee.

[A Dundee City Council education department spokesman said, “Schools treat concerns from parents extremely seriously and we would always investigate any complaint thoroughly. Action is taken to address any incident of unacceptable behaviour.

“We would urge any parents with any concerns to get in touch with the school with details.”]

I was glad of the police presence on the train.

My party (six of whom attended the Dundee United v Caley Thistle match) was thankfully allowed to sit in the business class carriage. It included youngsters, four women and a pensioner.

I witnessed fighting on the platform and there were people so drunk they could hardly stay upright.

Once on the train, they roamed up and down the carriages, falling on the floor and on other people as they went, clutching their bottles of alcohol, spilling over people.

I also heard from the train guard that, as the journey progressed, they began relieving themselves on the floors of the corridors.

Your letter writer would do better blaming these people for his family’s distress, rather than the police and ScotRail. — Bemused, Dundee.

Just because you follow the casual dress code does not mean you are a football hooligan.

I think our politicians should investigate the way Scottish police forces handle football matches. — Fintry, Dundee.

In addition, when there are traffic problems on the A90, drivers take shortcuts through the village and we can’t get out of our driveways.

I didn’t give my opinion in the recent SNP survey, as I didn’t receive one.

But I will certainly give my opinion at the next election. — Denise Freeman.

Aren’t local authorities supposed to be implementing sustainable development and doesn’t that mean, with regard to concerns about global warming, we ought to have fewer passenger flights? — Confused.

I am elderly and pay full council tax and certainly do not wish for another increase, however small.

The council rakes in money right, left and centre, and are just bad managers.

They get revenue from every household, business premises, window cleaners, car dealers, second-hand dealers, taxi drivers, etc. The list goes on.

You can’t even let out property to relatives without registering with the council. Every landlord has to pay a fee, every business has to buy blue rubbish bags, even hairdressing shops with radios pay. Taxi drivers pay a yearly fee for their plates and MoTs are carried out by the council.

If that’s not enough the drivers pay an extra amount to have a second MoT certificate to be able to drive outwith city boundaries for personal use even though only one MoT was carried out. Badges have to be renewed every three years at a cost of £65.

It’s time the council cut back on staff. They are overpaid and we suffer.

If less money was spent on hairbrained schemes there would be plenty of money for necessities. — Mrs M. Cree.

Binmen refused to uplift my black bags because they were not inside my bin as it was full.

On inquiring at the Angus Council office I was told this is common practice.

No wonder people dump rubbish illegally.

Dundee City Council manages to uplift all bags whether they are in the bins or not.

What is going to happen when it comes to having your bin emptied every two weeks?

Have a look at the countryside now while it is nice as it will not be like this for long. — Up To My Neck.

I always got on very well with the staff and I can’t believe that someone would be so stupid to write such a critical letter about customers. I have never been so offended.

I’m a very clean and well presented lady from Lochee and hope this silly girl will be severely reprimanded. — Very Angry.

It never ceases to surprise me as to the people I come across with no manners.

The sad thing is they are unable to teach future generations to be any different. — Lochee No More.

I don’t know about anyone else but I too can’t wait until the Beckhams move. There is too much fuss about her and her husband David.

It’s rather tedious picking up newspapers featuring them every day.

Before anyone writes in, I’m not jealous of their wealth. — Mrs Samuel, Dundee.

Will they act before the rubbish left blows around the surrounding areas, and will the rubbish that has been there for around six months ever be cleaned up?

I use the park daily and find it an increasing eyesore. — Dryburgh Resident.

I have compiled a short online survey to gather thoughts, views and knowledge on waste management and incineration. It should take less than five minutes to complete. Follow either link for the survey.

www.tinyurl.com/ycglsa or www.tinyurl.com/2uhbwk — Martin Petrie, Findhorn Street, Dundee.

It could be an excellent walk or even a trip for a disabled person in a scooter. Come on Perth & Kinross Council, get it sorted out and have a great advert for your county. — Stewart.

His last, and most serious, offence was planned as he was spotted by police with a hood up prior to the attack.

It was also stated he is of high risk to re-offend. — Double Standards.