[etni] Fwd: coping with loss of a schoolmate (re: Judi's post).
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From: Leonie Lachmish <simchagirls1@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: coping with loss of a schoolmate (re: Judi's post).
In continuation to Judi's posting following the tragic loss of Elad
Riven , the young volunteer firefighter, this is a personal
observation. If I were a pupil and one of my beloved classmates had
been killed, I would appreciate it if the first few days were used to
discuss and share our feelings and mourning but would find it
offensive if a teacher were to use the tragedy as a mandatory English
exercise in any way, including requiring me to express myself in
English verbally if I wanted to do so in Hebrew.
I mean no disrespect to teachers who have sadly been in such a
position and have given written homework connected to the tragedy. I
am sure they did so because they felt their way and believed it might
help the healing process - which it well might, if a pupil chooses to
do it. In my opinion, any participation over the next few days, be it
spoken or written, should be on a voluntary basis only and shouldn't
carry marks in any way or form. The aim is for the pupils to know that
their teacher cares, shares their grief and will be an "ozen
kashevet".
My heart is with Judi and everyone who know Elad, Z"L,
Leonie Lachmish
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