8th grader faints in class after vaping
Today (December 24), Mr. Nguyen Van Tuan - Principal of Da Nang Secondary School (Ngo Quyen District, Hai Phong City) decided to suspend 2 8th grade students for violating school regulations.
VAD was suspended from school for 3 days, and NGB was suspended from school for 7 days.
Previously, on the afternoon of December 22, after playing soccer during recess, VAD went to the restroom. When he returned to class, he felt dizzy and fainted. Immediately after hearing the news, the teachers performed first aid and invited the family to take D. to Ngo Quyen Hospital.
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Da Nang Secondary School, where the incident occurred. |
“On the morning of December 23, I invited D.’s parents, the homeroom teacher and the Board of Directors to work at the school. During the meeting, D. said that when he went to the restroom, NGB gave him a cigarette.electronic cigaretteand asked him to try smoking. Then, D. went to class and the above phenomenon occurred" - Mr. Tuan said.
Regarding the information that there are students selling electronic cigarettes right in school, Mr. Tuan said that B. only admitted to buying cigarettes online and giving them to D. to try. Therefore, this information has not been verified.
Lac Vien Ward Police, Ngo Quyen District said they were aware of the incident and were investigating and verifying.