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Schools • Take steps to safeguard our children's emotional health
The Straits Times
|October 02, 2025
I am writing in response to “The day an Il-year-old did not come home from school” (Sept 29). My sincere condolences to Yong Le’s parents and family members.
Like many parents, I stand in deep empathy with what Mr and Mrs Goh are graciously calling for: School staff to prioritise children’s physical and emotional safety.
This story is from the October 02, 2025 edition of The Straits Times.
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