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Monday October 16, three days after the assassination of Dominique Bernard, it is time for meditation at the Gambetta high school in Arras. However, this time of tribute was disrupted by a bomb threat in mid-morning. Narrative.
New surge of anxiety Arras (North), Monday October 16, shortly after 10 a.m. A bomb threat led to the evacuation of the Gambetta middle and high school, two hours after its reopening. While the deminers secure the premises, students and teachers are invited to take shelter. Although there were no classes, many students made the trip. They feel an essential need to be together. “It’s important that we see our friends again to reassure them as best I can“, assures a young man. Another emphasizes: “Not feeling ‘alone’ allows you to release your emotions.“
Students helped by psychologists
A willingness to talk and revisit the traumatic events of last Friday. Some students came with flowers to pay tribute to the victims. “As a mother, it is necessary to show our children that we support them“, certifies a mother. For its part, the educational community is locked in the pain of the loss of a colleague and friend. This ordeal is overcome with the help of psychologists. Since Friday, 250 people have already benefited from their valuable help.