Head bleeding student case: Principal says 'accident'

Tan Phu Trung Primary School, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City, where the incident occurred

Mr. NHP, principal of Tan Phu Trung Primary School, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City, has just sent a report to the authorities about the injury to MP - a student in class 2/8.

The report stated from the beginning: "The principal of Tan Phu Trung Primary School accidentally injured student LMP."

Tuoi Tre Online quoted a passage from the report of the principal of Tan Phu Trung Primary School:

"On March 19, I went to class 2/8 to teach math. During the lesson "Comparing three-digit numbers", I used math tools. All students in the class had to practice according to my instructions and commands. I held a pair of cymbals in my hand to type commands. I gave orders for students to choose learning tools according to hundreds, tens, units, etc. Most of the students participated in following the commands, but MP was busy playing with a square block that did not meet the requirements.

I reminded him a second time to put down the cube and find his school supplies. I walked around to his right, slightly behind him, to guide him in choosing the supplies. At this time, P. was still holding the cube.

I told him to put it down and choose a piece of 100 squares for me like his friends. P. put the block down and sat there without doing anything. I told him the second time and he did it. While talking, I helped him take the piece of 100 squares to put on the table, but P. still slowly did not choose.

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At this time, my left hand held the double-sided sling, intending to tap the left shoulder of the student on the table to create a sound for the class to pay attention (as usual, during class I often joke with slow learners, to help them concentrate). But my left hand is my non-dominant hand, and the double-sided sling hit the table (while doing it, I said the word "oh my god" which made P. pay attention and tilt her head back, causing the double-sided sling to get caught on the left side of her head, causing small scratches and bleeding).

At the end of the report there is a paragraph:

"I myself am aware of my mistake and the student's family also accepted to forgive me, although the parent posted the article online while angry... I hope the leaders will consider creating an opportunity for me to learn from my experience and continue to perform my duties well."

Principal of Tan Phu Trung Primary School directly apologizes

After the incident, the principal of Tan Phu Trung Primary School and MP’s parents took him to the hospital to have his injuries checked. According to the Departmentof Education and Training of Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City, the doctor diagnosed MP with a skin injury.

In addition, the principal of Tan Phu Trung Primary School has also visited MP's house many times to ask about his health and apologize to his family.

It is known that MP has returned to school since the afternoon of March 21. The case is currently awaiting the handling by the People's Committee of Cu Chi district.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/vu-hoc-sinh-bi-chay-mau-dau-hieu-truong-noi-lo-tay-20240323191732459.htm