Principal Denies Bullying Claims at Santa Cruz Gov. School

News 5 has received reports of an alleged bullying incident at Santa Cruz Government School in Santa Elena. An eight-year-old girl suffered an injury in her classroom, reportedly in full view of her teacher, who took no action.

According to reports, the child had previously reported being verbally and physically harassed by classmates, but no intervention was made. Recently, her classmates allegedly slammed a door on her dominant hand, leaving her unable to write or perform basic tasks due to severe pain. We are told that the child is being called “dramatic” and a “liar.”

However, in a phone call with News 5, the school’s principal denied that any bullying took place. “We dealt with the situation, and there is no information, no documentation that the child has been bullied,” the principal stated.

When asked how the matter was addressed, the principal explained that the school actively speaks with students and teachers about bullying. “We have CCL (Character and Citizenship Education) where we address bullying, where we advise our students. We have devotion. We do our best to establish a safe environment for all students,” the principal said, adding that the school has “competent teachers” who are working to improve the situation.

The principal also dismissed the allegations, stating, “I’m not sure where they are getting this information, sir. At no time have these things been happening in our school.”

The principal shared that the incident has been ruled as an accident.