Approximately 130 students from grades 7, 8, and 9 are currently facing a disruption in their education due to significant water damage at St. Francis School. This incident comes just two years after the new facility was inaugurated for staff and students alike.
The severity of the damage remains uncertain, leaving parents and faculty grappling with questions about when classes might resume in the building.
Leivur Frederiksen, the school’s deputy headmaster, stands by the source of the trouble: a disconnected fire hose that triggered the incident (Photo: Símun Waag).
The precise cause of the disconnection is still under investigation, though initial assessments suggest it was an unfortunate mistake rather than an act of sabotage.
While repair efforts are underway, the school administration is also exploring alternative teaching spaces to ensure that students can continue their education without prolonged interruption. Officials anticipate that suitable temporary accommodations will be available as early as next week.
The Municipality of Tórshavn has opted not to comment at this time. However, Johan Syderbø, the head of the Building Department, confirmed to Kringvarpið that a thorough investigation is currently in progress to determine the root cause of the water leak and assess the extent of the damage.
As this situation unfolds, many are left wondering how such extensive harm could occur in a facility that is still so new.
