In a quite successful attempt at mastering the obvious, the APEEE Woluwe announced in its message on Monday, that it decided to adapt its bus schedule for the period between 21 June and 1 July. This is a most spectacular 180 degree turn of events that, I’m sure, many, many parents were very happy to hear about. This decision will reduce the pandemic related health risks and will also ensure pupils will not have to suffer from the summer heat. Continue reading The great turnaround! →

Fabrício Santos

Fabrício Santos is a parent at the Brussels European School 2 in Woluwe.

As an engaged parent he is often involved in actions that aim at improving and increasing the transparency and accountability of the school’s parents association.

UPDATE June 16, 2021:

There is a follow-up to this post.

…or how Brexit style cliff edge negotiation tactics go against parents’ interests

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The decision of the European Schools in Brussels to cut teaching time by 7 half days during the last two weeks of the school year is by now the talk of the town.

The argument to support this decision was that after more than a year of pandemic conditions, teachers are exhausted. The European Schools (ES) do not want to further strain teachers by having late afternoon class councils which, under normal circumstances, often go on beyond 21h. Continue reading The curious case of the missing bus monitors… →

Fabrício Santos

Fabrício Santos is a parent at the Brussels European School 2 in Woluwe.

As an engaged parent he is often involved in actions that aim at improving and increasing the transparency and accountability of the school’s parents association.