The principal of a Hong Kong primary school opposite the scene of the deadly Tai Po fire has expressed hope that the institution can relocate, saying the horrifying view of the charred buildings will make parents feel uncomfortable and affect enrolment.
Tai Po Baptist Public School head Siu Ting said the campus was still sealed off and there was currently no date set for when pupils might return.
The children had been learning in makeshift classrooms at two public universities for the past two weeks and will attend classes at two other primary schools starting from next Monday and until at least the end of the school year.
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Siu said she doubted that Tai Po Baptist Public School’s campus near Wang Fuk Court was still fit for educational purposes.
“Going back to our campus to attend classes is not an ideal arrangement for every stakeholder of the school,” Siu said.
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School supervisor Tsang Ka-shek earlier said the nearby scene was too disturbing.