Teachers and Students Still Anxious: Uncertain If Phato School Will Reopen Next Week

Phato School is uncertain about reopening next week following the traumatic incident where an 18-year-old violently entered the school and killed the school director. As of February 13, 2024, the school remains closed for the second day, with the public relations area still sealed off for evidence collection. School personnel are still in shock, with students' personal belongings like motorcycles, mobile phones, and shoes left inside the school. The school is considering online classes for next week due to low staff and student morale, and is exploring additional security measures such as deploying police, volunteer defense units, or village protection teams to restore confidence. Parents have been understanding, appreciating the teachers' handling of the situation and maintaining communication throughout the incident.