Parents of students, exasperated by undignified living conditions, have made the decision to barricade the entrance of the Notre-Dame-Limite Château Burzio nursery school in the 15th district of Marseille. This Monday, November 18, discontent erupted as the playground transformed into a dump in the open air, strewn with abandoned syringes and marked by an alarming gas leak. The children, who should spend serene days learning and playing, find themselves immersed in an atmosphere of insecurity and concern, pushing parents to act in favor of a safer and healthier environment.
A anger that explodes
This Monday, November 18, the Notre-Dame-Limite Château Burzio nursery school, located in the 15th district of Marseille, was the scene of a true revolt. The parents, at the end of their tether in the face of alarming conditions, barricaded the entrance of the establishment to protest against an extreme state of disrepair. An unbearable situation that includes, among other things, ruined classrooms, abandoned towels, and even gas leaks, thus endangering the safety of the children.
Unacceptable living conditions
The list of malfunctions at the school is long, and the parents are in an uproar. In addition to the syringes found on site, testifying to the degradation of the neighborhood, dangerous objects such as bicycles and gas bottles are also lying around in the playground. The last straw that provoked the anger of the families was a gas leak that occurred the previous week, while the children were still in the establishment. A negligence that speaks volumes about the state this school is in, and the despair that ensues.
A cry of distress from the parents
The parents, such as Baya, are expressing growing concern about the situation: “A door leading to the parking lot has been broken for several months, and local youths are taking advantage of it to squat the school.” As degradation progresses, it becomes a source of anxiety, especially when one knows that these squatters leave behind waste and syringes. Baya does not hesitate to underline the urgent need for serenity: “It is not normal for our children to be confronted with this.”
A meeting with the town hall
During this protest, about twenty parents gathered to make their voices heard. The local mayor, Nadia Boulainseur, could not ignore their distress. She came to meet them, promising that the playground would be completely redone during the Christmas holidays. A promise that seems very necessary, given the urgencies expressed by the parents. “This building is beautiful, but it is not suitable for a nursery school,” she acknowledged, while proposing solutions.
Occasional interventions, but not enough
Nadia Boulainseur admitted that emergency works were needed. She reassured the parents, stating that the gas leak had been taken seriously and that the gas had already been cut off. A series of interventions was conducted on the boiler, to ensure that the children would not be at risk in this increasingly threatened school due to inaction. Despite everything, the parents remain doubtful about the slow progress of things.
A call for sustainable action
Although solutions have been mentioned, the parents remain wary. They question the sustainability of the planned works and long-term safety measures within the school. While waiting for promises to materialize, the need for a safe and healthy environment for their children is more urgent than ever. The mayor has committed to providing a progress update on November 28, thus proving that she has heard their plea for help. “We want our children to be able to play and learn in a nurturing space,” the parents shout, united in this quest for serenity.
Problems faced by the parents of students
- Ruined playground: Deplorable state, dangerous for children.
- Abandoned syringes: Presence of drug waste on the grounds.
- Gas leak: Risks to student safety.
- Parental vigilance: Mobilized to make their voices heard.
- Active protest: Access to the school blocked to attract attention.
- Municipal interventions: Promises of works, but late action.
- Insecurity: Fear for the physical safety of children at school.
- United parentage: United in their demand for immediate change.
