Due to lack of resources, trips abroad are canceled in this Loire-Atlantique college

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It has become a headache in many establishments since 2022with l’inflation et the explosion in fuel prices. L’organization of school trips undergoes the economic context. Shorter, cropped animations, shorter distances… however, all solutions are sought to maintain these moments so desired by teachers, particularly modern language teachers, and students.

However, at Cacault College, Clissonthe decision was taken to cancel the two stays abroad in preparation. 3rd year classes were to go to Italy and Spain. “Reluctantly”insists the principal, Marc Levrard, who nevertheless ensures “be the first promoter of their interest”.

Moreover, he indicates that many other trips have been or will be maintained as at Oradour-sur-Glane or on the village of Vendée globe to Sables d'Olonne. He sent a letter to parents to justify his decision. It is therefore financial. “And above all cyclical”, he wants to clarify.

This situation is not intended to continue.

If the Registration fees paid by a family partially cover the cost of their child's trip, with a portion remaining for college : in particular in order to reduce the bill to help parents who do not have the means (480 to 500 euros per student), and in order to pay for the stay of the accompanying persons (5 for the two stays). Two points that will not be able to support the dedicated allocation envelope.

The 2010 generation sacrificed?

Furthermore, the head of the establishment recalls in particular to justify his decision, that ” THE energy expenditure doubled last year,to reach 17,000 euros”, sum which was drawn from the college's reserves in July 2024.

Of course, we are going to change our heating method, to switch to wood from this winter, but we have no visibility on any possible savings. I prefer to be conservative and have enough to heat the school and pay for supplies. Traveling abroad is optional. Even if you have to do everything to maintain them.

Several parents strongly deplored this decision . Acting as relay for their teenager.

We don't really understand why the increase in energy costs has a link with school trips. The students were ready to get involved in multiple self-financing operations to reduce the cost of stays. It's a shame.

He and others hope to get an appointment with the principal.

The generation 2010 (year of birth) feels sacrificed by all the crises :

In CM 2, it was Covid and we were told that our discovery classes were cancelled; and today, this is still the case because of the energy crisis.

“Even if the self-financing operations are important, they cannot solve the problemsince they will not be used for the accompanying part, » concludes Marc Levrard.

Like the brothers who gave their name to the establishment, who became diplomats in Italythe students can't wait to be able to go abroad again. Travel trains youth.

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