Fake news circulating on the internet has suggested that Luxembourg schools will again be closed on Tuesday 11 February.
MeteoLux issued an orange alert from 1pm on Sunday, raising it to a red alert from 1am until 9am on Monday morning.
In light of the red alert, the Ministry of Education announced classes would be cancelled for pupils across the country in primary and public secondary schools, as well as specialised psycho-educational skills centres, on Monday 10 February.
The schools remained open to accommodate any students who attended on Monday.
“There will be no lessons, but a welcome will be provided for students who will go to schools,” the ministry confirmed to RTL by telephone.
The ISL confirm they will be closed on Monday.
St. George’s International School also confirm they are to remain closed.
The European schools have confirmed that the schools are closed on Monday but that child care is offered if required.
Anne-Marie Thiebert, principal of The Lycée Français de Luxembourg and Vauban Ecole has informed parents and the press that they suggest their students remain at home but that the schools’ doors will remain open for those wishing to attend.
The Waldschoul and the Maison Relais Waldschoul in Dudelange have confirmed they will be shut on Monday.
Emile Metz high school in Luxembourg, Sainte-Anne in Ettelbruck and Marie-Consolatrice in Esch have also decided not to give lessons, to provide students with a welcome.
Ecole privée Fieldgen confirmed that students who enrolled for voluntary activities organised by the education department (SEF) are expected to attend. Those unable to attend the activities due to the weather conditions need to justify their absence with a written excuse. All other pupils will be excused.
The Vauban and Lycée Français du Luxembourg announced students will be excused from school as a precautionary measure. The school will remain open to provide students with a welcome as staff will be on site. School shuttles for primary schools will not be operating.
The Forest school and Maison Relais in Dudelange will remain closed. Students will be able to attend Brill school instead. A welcome at a Maison Relais will take place at Maison Relais Schwemm instead.
TICE school transport services will not be operating on Monday. Students planning on attending school are urged to use regular public transport as an alternative.
Voyage Emile Weber Group confirmed their buses will be operating their usual service on Monday, including school shuttles - no cancellations are currently planned.
UGDA Music school confirmed staff and students are excused on Monday and the school has cancelled all classes and exams. The same goes for the Conservatoire du Nord in Diekirch and Ettelbruck.
The following boarding schools will provide a welcome during their usual opening hours: Convict Episcopal in Luxembourg City, St. Willibrord in Echternach, Jos Schmit in Diekirch, Sainte-Anne in Ettelbruck, Ste. Marie in Mertzig, and Internat du Nord ( and Villa) in Wiltz.
Esch/Alzette has confirmed all Maison Relais will remain closed closed on Monday, but that welcomes will be provided. Parents are urged to stay at home with their children where possible. The Pedibus in Esch is also cancelled. The music conservatory in Esch confirmed classes due to take place on Monday are cancelled and staff will be off.
The municipality of Bourscheid confirmed students will be excused from school, a welcome will be provided during the school’s usual opening hours. For safety reasons, all primary school shuttles have been cancelled. The Maison Relais and crèche will remain open. Parents are strongly urged to get in touch in case their children will not attend.
The municipality of Mondercange confirmed school transport to primary schools is cancelled, and classes at the music school will not take place. The Spruddelmailchen crèche will be open as usual.
The municipality of Luxembourg City released an official statement confirming that school shuttles will be operating as usual to ensure pupils who wish to use the welcome services put in place are able to do so. As for waste collections, residents are urged to only put out bins that do not risk to be moved by the strong winds.
The Waldorf association (Veräin fir Waldorfpädagogik Lëtzebuerg asbl.) confirmed pupils will be excused rom school on Monday. An welcome group will be offered for those unable to stay at home, however teachers and the school office should be informed immediately via e-mail.
The music school in Echternach confirmed all classes and competitions due to take place on Monday have been cancelled, and staff do not have to come into work.
The municipality of Helperknapp urges residents to stay safe during the severe winds and confirms that pupils are excused from school. A welcome is provided at schools in Boevange, Brouch, Buschdorf, Brouch, Tuntange and Hollenfels. Buses are expected to operate as normal.
The Maison Relais in Buschdorf and Tuntange operate their usual opening hours as well. Parents are, however, urged to provide a packed lunch in case the children will not be able to be taken to maison relais.
The Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps has also issued a warning on Twitter.
The CGDIS was due to present its new ambulances to press on Monday, however this event has been cancelled due to the anticipated interventions overnight.
Refuse collection
Ville d’Esch confirm that refuse collection is suspended on Monday.
Dudelange have announced similar measures.
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