Classes will resume today, Monday. In small groups, students discuss what happened and how they feel about it. “I was scared and shocked,” said one of the students. “I would have preferred to come to school on Friday, because I had nothing to do at home. I’m glad we can talk about it now.”
Organization Ligand gives tips, they are specialized in dealing with conflicts and recovery-oriented work. They also pay attention to the teachers. “Some teachers have been awake at night because of this. It is important that we do not take this lightly,” says Michaël Michiels of Ligand. According to Ligand, it is also important to discuss the event seriously. “There will also be students who think this is cool. That made teachers a bit worried. It is important that if they have a conversation with the class, this can happen in a serene way.”