Grade 1 Learner Survives After Jumping From School Window

A Grade 1 student from De Heide Primary School in Bredasdorp is lucky to be alive after jumping from a first-floor window while reportedly locked inside a classroom, Cape town Etc reports.

The 6-year-old had been hiding in the classroom on Wednesday morning when his teacher unknowingly left him behind after locking the door.

Around 11am, the boy was rushed to Otto Du Plessis Hospital after the fall and was initially taken to a nearby clinic for treatment. Fortunately, he only suffered minor injuries and was kept under observation overnight before being discharged on Thursday morning.

Community members who witnessed the aftermath described the harrowing scene, with one saying the child was found on the ground with blood coming from his mouth. 'He was locked in the classroom during assembly,' they explained. 'He jumped out of the window and was unable to move afterward. The school took him to the hospital, and I believe he may have broken his arms and legs.'

Bronagh Hammond, spokesperson for the Western Cape Education Department, confirmed the incident, clarifying that the child did not sustain any broken bones or serious injuries. 'The educator conducted a roll call at 8am,' Hammond said. 'The student allegedly hid in the classroom, and the teacher locked the door. The child then jumped out the window. An investigation into the teachers actions is underway.'