Protest by music school pupils, teachers and parents
CORFU. Parents, pupils, and teachers of the Corfu Music School voiced their concerns to the mayor.
Pupils of the Music School, together with the Parents’ Association, held a protest outside the Town Hall as part of the nationwide mobilisation of Music and Art Schools across the country.
The protest was supported by the Corfu Association of Secondary Education Teachers (ELME), which declared a three-hour work stoppage (11:00–14:00) for the school’s teachers so that they could take part in the demonstration.
According to statements and reports, the main demands raised by the pupils included additional funding for the maintenance of musical instruments, the creation of a modern performance venue, and coverage of travel expenses when participating in events and activities outside Corfu.
General demands
Alongside their local demands, the pupils are participating in a nationwide campaign calling for adequate, safe, and modern school infrastructure; permanent appointments of teachers in music and arts specialisations to ensure all classes are covered and staffing vacancies are eliminated; maintenance and renewal of musical instruments and equipment in all Music Schools across the country; and the protection of pupils’ right to arts education, along with recognition of the value of music studies.
