Concern over death of Randfontein pupil
The Gauteng Education Matome Chiloane is saddened by the death of a Grade 7 pupil from Avanté Primary School in Randfontein.
The 12-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide on Thursday last week.
The incident occurred after counselling sessions with the boy child at school.
The counselling sessions emanated from concerns over his well-being before the end of term break in September.
Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says the counselling was part of support for pupils to externalise their thoughts of concerns.
"Our Psychosocial Unit partnered with Vuka Ukhanye and other local support systems to individually debrief and counsel learners, facilitating loss group internalization and helping learners externalise their thoughts of concerns."
MEC Chiloane has conveyed a message of condolences to the family.
“We wish to convey our deepest sympathies to the family, and school community at large, for their loss. As the Department, we are shattered by this incident. We call upon learners who may be experiencing personal difficulties to reach out to our support systems that are readily available at their schools."
The MEC is set to visit the school on Friday.
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