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Concerns have been raised at Po Leung Kuk Camões Tan Siu Lin Primary School after 35 pupils were reported to have suffered symptoms including itchy skin, nosebleeds and worsening eczema, with Year Three students said to be most affected.
Parents believe the health complaints may be linked to renovation works carried out at the campus at the end of May. With temperatures high at the time, some families fear children were attending lessons in stuffy classrooms filled with the smell of paint and airborne dust, potentially contributing to their discomfort. Although parents raised the issue collectively with the school, they say no formal response has been issued.
In reply to media enquiries, the Education Bureau confirmed that the works were completed late last month. It stated that the waterproofing materials used during the project were standard construction products approved by the government. Following the reports of illness, the school implemented a series of precautionary measures, including relocating certain affected classes to alternative classrooms for examinations, hiring an additional on‑site nurse to provide medical support and health advice, and commissioning an independent specialist to conduct air quality testing on campus. The school itself has not publicly commented.
According to one complainant, the Parent‑Teacher Association indicated that renovation took place between 25 and 27 May. However, the parent claimed that work continued on 28 May, with only rope cordons separating construction areas from occupied parts of the school.
A petition signed by 60 parents has since been submitted, urging the school to address the matter more transparently. Some signatories argue that future renovation projects should, wherever possible, be scheduled during school holidays to minimise potential health risks.
The Education Bureau said it has reminded the school to carry out thorough risk assessments before commencing works in future, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff.