February 10, 2021
After the incident, all height-based activities in schools were suspended.
Lianhe Zaobao
SINGAPORE - A primary 4 pupil from Concord Primary School in Choa Chu Kang fell while doing a zipline activity in the school in February last year, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said in response to queries from The Straits Times.
MOE on Tuesday (Feb 9) added that the school had rendered full support to the student and family for her medical treatment and return to school .
After the incident, all height-based activities in schools were suspended and the suspension was extended till January owing to the Covid-19 situation.
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Family of Jethro Phua, The Straits Times file
SINGAPORE - He was a sensible and mature boy who loved his family and friends deeply.
But on Thursday (Feb 4), Jethro Puah, 15, a student from Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), died after an accident at Safra Yishun.
The police said he lost his footing during a high-element activity at about 2pm on Wednesday and was suspended by the safety harness in mid-air.
He died on Thursday morning in Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH).
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In a statement to The Straits Times on Friday, Jethro s family said he was an only child who was among the top in class academically, and was also a caring friend who prayed for those around him when they were going through difficult times.
The New Paper Boy, 15, dies after falling from height during school camp
An outdoor activity structure at the adventure sports centre at Safra Yishun, where the boy s school, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), held a camp programme on Wednesday. TNP PHOTO: JASON QUAH
He loses consciousness while suspended by safety harness; all school activities involving heights suspended
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A teenage student died yesterday morning, a day after he lost his footing and fell while negotiating a high-element course.
The 15-year-old boy from Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) had taken part in the course during his school s camp programme at the adventure sports centre at Safra Yishun on Wednesday afternoon.