Chai Wan Primary School Bullying: P6 Student Allegedly Assaulted, Suffers PTSD
AM730 · 2 SOURCESabout 9 hours ago5 MIN
Summary
A parent has taken to social media to denounce what they describe as the mishandling of a bullying case at S.K.H. St. Michael's Primary School (聖公會柴灣聖米迦勒小學) in Chai Wan. The parent's Primary 6 son was allegedly assaulted by a classmate with special educational needs (SEN) on October 21, resulting in physical injuries and psychological trauma. The family reported the incident to police and the Education Bureau, but criticizes the school for its handling of the complaint .
Key Points
- The alleged perpetrator is a student with special educational needs who reportedly began bullying the victim as early as Primary 1, including strangling and threats to make him "disappear"
- The October 21 assault allegedly involved punching the victim's wrist and inserting a finger between the tailbone and anal area, leaving the victim unable to sit, bend, or defecate without pain
- The victim developed post-traumatic stress symptoms, including fear of attending school and nightly nightmares
- The parent reported the incident to Chai Wan Police Station on October 24 and sought medical treatment at Tung Wah Hospital; police classified the case as assault causing bodily harm
- The parent alleges the school refused to transfer the perpetrator from the same class, with a class teacher reportedly dismissing the complaint as an overreaction
Why It Matters
This case highlights ongoing concerns about how Hong Kong schools handle bullying incidents involving students with special educational needs, and whether existing support systems adequately protect victims while addressing the behavioral issues of SEN students. The alleged mishandling by school authorities has sparked public debate about school accountability and the need for clearer protocols when allegations involve violence .
This case highlights ongoing concerns about how Hong Kong schools handle bullying incidents involving students with special educational needs, and whether existing support systems adequately protect victims while addressing the behavioral issues of SEN students. The alleged mishandling by school authorities has sparked public debate about school accountability and the need for clearer protocols when allegations involve violence .