Educational operations at Bendals Primary School faced significant disruption following a destructive fire that engulfed the institution’s administrative wing during the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident prompted immediate suspension of all academic activities scheduled for Monday as authorities assess structural integrity and coordinate recovery efforts.
Director of Education Clare Browne confirmed to local media that the blaze resulted in substantial damage to the facility’s central administrative infrastructure. While the precise origin of the fire remains undetermined, law enforcement agencies have launched a comprehensive investigation to establish causation factors and eliminate potential hazards.
Education officials have outlined a phased resumption plan, anticipating teaching staff will return to campus by Tuesday. Preliminary assessments suggest normal educational operations could potentially restart by Wednesday, contingent upon successful completion of safety evaluations and infrastructure evaluations. School administrators emphasize that this timeline remains subject to change based on ongoing structural assessments.
Authorities have committed to providing regular updates to parents and stakeholders as investigation milestones are achieved and recovery plans are formalized. The education department is simultaneously exploring temporary administrative solutions to minimize disruption to student learning outcomes during the reconstruction period.