A mother expressed outrage over the response of Pae Gymnasium in Tallinn after her daughter lost part of her finger during a school incident involving older students.
On Monday, March 16th, a serious incident occurred at Pae Gymnasium in Tallinn, where a first-grade student lost part of her finger after an older student abruptly closed a door on it. The girl's mother, Anna Žitkevitš, criticized the school's staff for their inadequate response, claiming that it took an hour for her daughter to receive proper medical attention. The school's principal, however, defended the actions of the staff, stating that they acted according to the situation and their competencies.
The incident took place during a break when the young girl went to the restroom. She reported that three older students slammed the door shut, leaving her finger trapped. As a result, the girl screamed in pain and began to bleed, prompting her to seek help from a teacher. However, she faced difficulty finding assistance in a timely manner, which contributed to her mother's frustration with the school's response and the lack of immediate medical intervention.
In a situation that was marked by fear and a delay in emergency care, the mother had to rush to the school herself after being informed by the school nurse about her daughter's injury. The ordeal raises critical questions about the adequacy of school safety measures and the responsibilities of school staff in responding to emergencies involving students, particularly with young children who may not effectively communicate their needs amid distress.
