Social and educational psychologists from the Ministry of Education, led by the Specialized Counseling Unit, deployed from the ministry’s Alicante headquarters to support students in need this summer. Classmates at the school of the pupil who tragically lost his life in a Cabo de la Huerta swimming pool on Wednesday are receiving care and assistance during this difficult time.
Education officials have announced that as the course nears its end, guidance staff will have resources ready to help families of the deceased student and their classmates. The aim is to ensure that families can access the support they need and that the school community remains strong through the summer break.
Professionals have arrived at Voramar public school alongside central teachers and students, with a focus on the second year of primary education. Their presence in the beach area is meant to help everyone feel prepared for what lies ahead and to provide emotional and practical support as needed.
Students and teachers reported receiving psychological help starting early Thursday at the center itself, where they sat together in classrooms to process the loss of their classmate who is no longer present.
Family
Psychologists, teachers, and counselors shared the depth of the families’ pain and their commitment to supporting other children within the same center. The aim is to help every student understand what happened and to meet all ongoing needs during this exceptionally challenging period.
The families have expressed a wish for normalcy to be preserved. They request that no school activities be canceled that would disrupt the remainder of the school year, including planned Bonfire celebrations. Their goal is that portions of the school calendar continue as much as possible so the community can maintain a sense of routine and continuity.
Support plan
Education professionals emphasized that the unit responsible for student welfare has also briefed the center’s guidance staff and leadership about how to accompany the school community through mourning. The guidance team and teachers are in agreement on practical steps and emotional supports to help students navigate grief and maintain a stable learning environment.
Reading materials and condolence letters were distributed to all teachers in the deceased student’s class as part of the support process. The effort is to provide clear communication and consistent guidance so that students can understand the situation and feel supported during this painful period.
In addition, the education team has prepared a set of recommendations for teachers to handle the grieving process, including ways to acknowledge memories, manage classroom dynamics, and connect families with available resources. The overall objective is to uphold the dignity of the student while preserving the school community’s sense of safety and belonging for the days ahead. The collaborative approach involves psychologists, counselors, and teachers working together with the families to ensure that every child receives care appropriate to their needs while the school continues to function as a supportive space for learning and growth. These measures reflect a shared commitment to compassion, resilience, and steady guidance for all students and staff affected by this tragedy. [Ministry of Education, 2024]