Principal after the incident: Need to come back

Mattias Molin, principal of Risbergska, is starting to feel ready to resume operations after the shooting. In recent days, I have felt a need for it, to get back to the fine operations we conducted, he says to TV4 News.

» Published: February 15 2025

Principal after the incident: Need to come back
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The school's staff has met almost every day since the massacre on February 4, says Molin.

I think we've just needed each other. We who were there, and those who weren't, have needed to share our stories. We've cried together, we've hugged. I've never hugged this much in a week, he says to TV4.

He has also participated in memorial services and talked to students who feel scared.

They testify to a tougher social debate that has been going on for a longer time and they feel a sense of insecurity in society. They feel that there is a difference between them as immigrants and ethnic Swedes, says Molin.

Votes have been raised for increased security in schools, among other things this week when the Tidö parties came up with a proposal for school staff to be able to search students' bags. But it's not something that occupies Molin's thoughts right now.

It's about focusing on relationships between students and employees right now. We'll need to work incredibly much on creating security in schools. But it's the relationships that are in focus for safety.

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