The events at the Irlandesas de Loreto school in Seville have shaken not only the students and their families, but the entire city. After a 14-year-old girl took her own life, the school was gripped by an atmosphere of anxiety and confusion. The girl had repeatedly sought help due to bullying, but according to her parents, the administration failed to take the necessary measures.
Police officers are now stationed at the school entrance at all times. They mingle with parents dropping off their children, trying not to show their concern. Accusatory messages targeting the administration and referring to the alleged bullies have appeared on the school’s walls. Names of those believed to be involved in the bullying are also being circulated on social media.
Parents of younger students are trying to explain what happened, sometimes even attributing the unusual wall decorations to Halloween celebrations. Some families prefer not to share their names out of concern for their children’s safety. Many students now attend school without their uniforms or hide them under their outerwear to avoid being recognized in public. In recent days, unidentified individuals have thrown eggs and stones into the schoolyard and shouted insults during recess.
There is tension within the school community. High school students are receiving psychological support, while younger students are informed about the situation only upon their request. Some parents admit that they now accompany their children right to the school doors, fearing new incidents. On Friday, for example, a group of people shouted accusations and threw objects over the fence, further intensifying students’ fears.
The school administration has not yet commented on the situation, citing their busy schedules. City services have already begun cleaning graffiti from the walls at the police’s request. Authorities emphasize that the increased police presence is a standard measure in such cases, especially when heightened public attention is expected.
The investigation into the tragedy is ongoing. The prosecutor’s office is studying materials provided by the Andalusian education department and is awaiting a response from the school. The family of the deceased girl hopes the investigation will answer questions about what happened both within the school and beyond its walls, including online.
Meanwhile, families facing similar problems can seek help via dedicated support hotlines. Authorities remind the public that it is important not to face hardship alone and to seek professional assistance.
