Although construction on a new primary school in Luxembourg City's Kiem district began two years ago, parents are dissatisfied with the temporary nature of the infrastructure currently used by children and teaching staff.

The schoolyard was officially shut after the Easter holidays - but the make-shift alternative has been dubbed a disappointment by parents, who are now hoping for change. Our colleagues from RTL spoke to a representative from the local parent's association about their take on the situation.

Parents' concerns were first raised when the concrete yard was shut off with the help of construction-style barriers. Elodie Girault explained: "In theory, the children can get out above or under these fences and run away. Fortunately, our children are disciplined and teaching staff are doing their jobs well to keep children in the schoolyard."

Nevertheless, local parents wanted a better solution. According to Girault, it took three weeks until some trees, benches, floor paintings, and two basketball nets were installed on site.

What the yard still lacks is an area that provides shelter from sun and rain. "Kindergartners stay inside when it rains", noted Girault.

Parents thus remain adamant about the need for an alternative solution, even if it is only a temporary one: "It is a situation that will last until at least 2024 and no further provisions are planned."

The need for a new school arose when the Kiem district began significantly growing in recent years. Many children are already being taught in make-shift containers and the daycare has also become too small in the meantime. Some pupils are even being transported to nearby schools on a daily basis due to the lack of space.

Since parents consider none of this ideal, they demand that the municipality of Luxembourg City propose a solution. Alderman Paul Galles from the Christian Social People's Party (CSV) is expected to provide a statement on the issue at some point on Monday.