Agape Christian School reopens after Sinlaku damage, reports smooth first days

Agape Christian School reopened last Monday, April 20, after its Middle Road campus sustained damage from Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with school officials reporting a steady and largely smooth return to classes.

“We reopened school on Monday, and overall operations have been smooth. Classes are running well with generator support,” said Pastor Kok H. Pang, adding that the first two days have been “so far, so good.”

“There are minor ongoing repairs, including air-conditioning in two classrooms, but these have not significantly impacted learning. Attendance has been strong, with only one teacher and one student absent on the first day,” he added.

“Today (Tuesday), everything continued to run smoothly.”

Pang noted, however, that weather remains a concern as repairs continue.

“Our main concern is potential rain, as some roof and ceiling sections are still under repair and may cause leakage,” he said. “Overall, we are thankful to be back and moving forward steadily.”

Earlier, Pang said, “We are well in the loving arms of the Lord. No injuries but there are some damages,” noting that all 60 staff and boarding students who stayed on campus during the storm were unharmed.

The typhoon left visible damage across the school grounds. Four indoor gymnasium shuttle doors were forced open, allowing water to flood the facility. A section of the rooftop connecting the old building to the gymnasium was torn off, while two sections of the third-floor ceiling collapsed. Most of the campus plants were also destroyed.

In a message to students and parents, the school community expressed gratitude for their safety during the storm.

“We give thanks to God for His sustaining grace through the devastating Super Typhoon Sinlaku this past week. Though we endured a deeply traumatic three days and nights, the Lord has faithfully carried us through. In His almighty and loving arms, all 60 of our staff and boarding students remained safe—there were no injuries. This is His mercy.”

“While the campus has suffered significant damage, we are profoundly grateful that every life has been preserved,” the statement added. “In the midst of loss, we see His protection; in the storm, we witness His faithfulness.”

Pang said support from parents and friends helped secure enough diesel to run generators as classes resumed, even as they continue to hope for stable islandwide fuel supplies in the wake of the storm.

“Let us move forward together—stronger, steadier, and more firmly anchored in the Lord.”