Seeking Justice for My Nephew After Assault at Admiralty Secondary School

By Jeremy Goh

I am deeply disturbed, not to mention heartbroken by an incident that befell my nephew, a new student at Admiralty Secondary School. On 7 January, he was brutally assaulted by a classmate in the classroom.


The school management rang us up, saying he suffered a “minor cut” and that an ambulance had been dispatched. Upon rushing over, they once again reiterated it was just a small injury. However, later at the hospital, we were shocked to learn the following:

• My nephew sustained a deep gash (4-5 cm long and 7-8 mm deep) on the back of his head which required several stitches.

• The hospital informed us that further assessments, like CT scans, were not immediately advisable for children due to potential radiation poisoning risks. This meant being made to wait for a good 72 hours before his condition could be fully evaluated.

• His wound is still bleeding as I am drafting this, needless to say we are growing increasingly flustered.


According to my nephew, a classmate repeatedly struck his head with a metal water bottle. The question thus begs: Why wasn't there any adult supervision present in the first place, so much so such a senselessly brutal act could transpire altogether?


Furnishing us with misleading information aside, the school administration's response throughout this while amounted to nothing short of appalling:

• Teachers, the vice-principal, even the principal were seen joking and laughing whilst my nephew got rushed to the hospital.

• The only person who demonstrated empathy and took the matter seriously was the discipline master, Mr Kenny Wang.


A police report has already been filed. I implore the Ministry of Education, Singapore Police Force, as well as the local media to investigate things thoroughly. This isn't merely about one child - even more crucially it involves ensuring the safety + accountability of a school that should both protect and nurture its students.


Please help spread word if you can; justice must be served. Let’s hold those responsible accountable and make sure no other kid need endure a similar ordeal ever again.


This first appeared as a post on the Facebook page of Jeremy Goh on 7 January 2025. Do join in the discussion over there if you have thoughts to share.


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