Wong Tai Sin Foundation Association's sixth grade student suffers from depression, kneels in the rain to repeat the grade to make progress, the school parents will meet next week

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Written by: Deng Bailiang, Huang Weimin, Zhen Yiheng

2020-09-19 11:54

Last update date: 2020-09-19 11:55

Yesterday (18th) a male student in school uniform knelt in the rain outside the Wong Tai Sin Chinese Christian Church Kei Hip Secondary School. The boy even raised his tablet with both hands, demonstrating that "the school completely ignores student needs and deprives students of learning opportunities." And other words.

It is known that the Form 6 boy suffered from depression last year, coupled with the influence of social movements, resulting in lagging behind in his studies.

Therefore, he took the initiative to ask the school to repeat the grade for one year. However, he met with the principal many times to discuss with no results, so he decided to kneel outside the school gate.

The school replied that the boy and his parents had applied for grade repetition. It was originally scheduled to meet with the principal for an interview next Monday (21st). It is unknown whether there was a misunderstanding in the communication. The boy suddenly returned to school yesterday and asked to see the principal but failed. .

The school emphasizes that it will not punish students and will hold a meeting to discuss applications for repetition.

It is understood that the male student, whose surname is Chen, is currently in the sixth grade. However, due to depression last year and the influence of social movements, he was absent from school from time to time, resulting in a serious lag in his study progress.

He was worried that he would not be able to recover the course progress of the DSE diploma in the next few months, so he took the initiative to ask the school to repeat for one year, and he met with the principal many times to discuss, but the school did not actively follow up, so he decided to kneel outside the school.

Wong Tai Sin District Councillor Chen Chunyu pointed out that he had been there yesterday (18th) to contact and comfort the boys.

Chen pointed out that during the conversation, the boys revealed that they were "not obedient" in the school. Therefore, even if they asked to repeat a year and study hard, the teacher seemed reluctant to follow up. The boys even revealed: "If you want to leave as soon as you finish your studies."

Chen Xuzhi said that the boys felt that they had been targeted by the school, so they knelt and petitioned outside the school.

Chen Junyu expressed that he understood the actions of his classmates and frankly said that the school needs to communicate with students, give reasons and follow up plans.

Chen Junyu has contacted the school to understand the incident and will discuss the incident with the school next Monday.

The school emphasizes that it will not punish students and will hold a meeting to discuss the application for repetition

This morning (19th) a reporter from "Hong Kong 01" went to the Chinese Christian Association Foundation School to learn about the incident. The school staff immediately distributed a statement to the media. The content stated that the school has been consulting relevant professionals and keeping close with parents regarding the student involved. Communication will be arranged according to the education and development needs of students.

The school will provide appropriate support and care in a timely manner as needed, and will maintain communication with the Education Bureau on this matter for follow-up.

Ms. Deng, the counseling director of the Foundation Secondary School, replied this morning that the boys and their parents had applied for repetition. The principal was scheduled to meet on Monday (21st). It is unknown whether there was a misunderstanding in the communication. The boys suddenly returned to school yesterday and asked to see the principal but failed. , Suspicion was affected and kneeled outside the school gate.

Teacher Deng pointed out that he had repeatedly persuaded students to return to school with school social workers. He understood that boys were nervous about their studies and "may be emotional for a while," so he made the relevant action and emphasized that the school would not punish students.

To clarify that no faculty members have issued remarks such as "You have done enough for the show!"

Teacher Deng pointed out that, in fact, the boy’s school grades met the criteria for promotion, but he intended to stay for one year. "The school will have discussions on promotion and stay applications every year." He pointed out that the school will meet to discuss this matter.

In addition, Teacher Deng said that he was present to communicate with the boys throughout the whole process yesterday, and he also provided umbrellas for the boys to protect them from the rain. During the clarification process, no faculty member said to the boys, "You have done enough for the show!" or "Go back and forth, no one will watch!" "And other remarks.

DSE Education Bureau