Parents of students at a primary school in Tunisia's Safaqs region have issued an urgent appeal to the regional education authority to intervene and protect their children and the school staff. The appeal comes as construction work and the presence of a snake on school premises have raised serious concerns about the safety of students and staff. The school, located in the town of Oulad Taher, has been undergoing renovation work, which has created a hazardous environment for students.
The construction work has resulted in a significant amount of dust, noise, and building materials within the school premises, posing a risk to students and staff. Furthermore, a snake was found on school premises, and although one was killed, another is still at large, sparking fears among parents. The situation has become increasingly worrying, with students forced to attend classes in three sections only, resulting in long waiting periods in the schoolyard, which parents consider to be insecure.
The school's students attend classes in two shifts, from first to sixth grade, in three sections only, which forces them to wait in the schoolyard during breaks. This has become a major concern for parents, who fear for their children's safety due to the ongoing construction work and the presence of the snake. The parents are demanding an urgent solution to ensure their children can continue their education in a safe environment.
Parents are calling for an alternative solution to be found as soon as possible, allowing their children to continue their education in a safe environment until the construction work is completed and the school premises are cleaned and secured. They have urged the regional education authority in Safaqs to intervene urgently to address the situation. The authority has yet to comment on the situation.
In response to the concerns, a general cleaning campaign was organized at the school on Friday under the supervision of local authorities. The campaign aimed to improve the school's environment and alleviate some of the concerns raised by parents. However, the underlying issues of construction work and the presence of the snake remain to be addressed.
The situation at the Oulad Taher primary school highlights the challenges faced by schools in Tunisia, particularly in terms of infrastructure and safety. The incident has sparked concerns about the safety of students and staff in schools across the region. The regional education authority will be under pressure to find a solution to the situation and ensure that students can continue their education in a safe environment.
The incident has also raised questions about the preparedness of schools in Tunisia to provide a safe and secure environment for students. The government has been working to improve the education sector, but incidents like this highlight the challenges that remain to be addressed. The situation at the Oulad Taher primary school will be closely watched by parents and education authorities in the region.
Key points
- Parents demand urgent solution to ensure students' safety amid construction work and snake on school premises.
