Parent calls for extra school day off

Wednesday, 28 August 2024 06:30

A Geneva parent is trying to get the Friday that falls after the Jeune Genevois, which is always on a Thursday in September, an official day off for schools.

Jérôme Fontana has launched a petition.

He says the Friday after the cantonal holiday is a farce. Many children are absent anyway, classes are half empty and the school day is wasted for those who are there.

He says he doesn’t want another holiday day, but take a day off the Easter break to compensate.

Signatures will be collected mainly online through the teachers and parents’ association.

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