China teacher hides pupil’s death from class, asks group to write farewell letters
Parents of tragic boy who always had ‘smiles and fun stories’ for classmates are delivered box full of touching letters, flowers
A teacher in China who wanted to shield her pupils from the harsh truth about the death of a classmate told them the boy had transferred schools.
Unaware of the tragedy, the children wrote farewell letters filled with love and care, touching many people online.
The touching story unfolded in a primary school class in Huainan, in China’s central Anhui province, Jimu News reported.
On December 11, a teacher said on social media that one of her pupils had died from an illness. His age was not disclosed.
The boy, who was admired for his lively personality, passion for street dancing and exceptional English skills, was loved by his classmates.