Punggol Cove Primary School has launched an investigation after a mother alleged that her nine-year-old daughter was bullied and inappropriately touched by schoolmates.<\/p>\n
The girl\u2019s mother, who goes by H\u1ecd Nguy\u1ec5n on Facebook, alleged in a post on July 16<\/a> that her daughter was repeatedly bullied by classmates and a teacher had \u201cresponded inappropriately\u201d instead of protecting her.<\/p>\n \u201cMy daughter also reported that she was told that saying \u2018stupid\u2019 and \u2018f**k you\u2019 is \u2018normal\u2019,\u201d she wrote. The mother further alleged that her daughter was \u201csexually molested\u201d twice by a classmate in the school hall.<\/p>\n However, she felt staff members did not acknowledge the seriousness of the situation, and merely told her that teachers would change her daughter\u2019s seat \u2014 a move she felt was inadequate.<\/p>\n \u201cMy daughter should not have to feel afraid at school. She deserves to be protected. I keep asking myself: who will keep my child safe while she is at school?\u201d the mother asked.<\/p>\n \u201cI am not asking for special treatment. I am asking for a thorough investigation, appropriate action, and a safe learning environment for my daughter and every other child.\u201d<\/p>\n In another Facebook post on July 20,<\/a> the mother claimed that school staff had \u201cblamed (her) daughter for lying\u201d, stressing that the child had even cried and was \u201cterrified in her sleep\u201d.<\/p>\n In response to Stomp\u2019s queries, Punggol Cove Primary School principal Teo Whye Choo said the school is aware of the parent\u2019s concerns.<\/p>\n Addressing the bullying allegations, Teo acknowledged that another classmate had used \u201cinappropriate language\u201d on the child in October 2025, prompting the school to investigate the matter.<\/p>\n The pupil involved was subsequently reprimanded, and she apologised to the girl. Both girls\u2019 families were informed of the incident and the actions taken.<\/p>\n On July 2, the girl informed her form teacher about an incident involving alleged improper physical contact by another pupil. Following the incident, Teo said the school interviewed both pupils separately and contacted their parents.<\/p>\n \u201cOur teachers have followed up on each reported incident promptly and professionally, and have kept parents informed of the actions taken,\u201d Teo added.<\/p>\n Stomp has reached out to H\u1ecd Nguy\u1ec5n for more information.<\/p>\n Have something to say? Join in!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Explore more on these topics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n See something interesting? Contribute<\/a> your story to us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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