In Orihuela Costa, parents are expressing their frustration following the announcement that the new school is not opening as an independent institution next week. Instead, it will operate as an annex to CEIP Playas de Orihuela, raising concerns about administrative and logistical chaos. The school’s designated location, known as Aulario Nº20, has faced criticism for ongoing infrastructure issues, which include poor classroom conditions and a lack of essential facilities.

Currently, CEIP Playas de Orihuela has nine hundred and fifty registered students, with a waiting list of twenty, placing an immense strain on the school’s already limited resources. With only twenty-seven teachers, parents are worried about their children’s access to regular education, as the limited staff will have to manage both locations, potentially sacrificing important subjects such as music and physical education.

The parents have rallied together to condemn the delays and inadequate responses from authorities, demanding immediate action to provide a proper learning environment for their children. They have announced plans for a large demonstration to voice their concerns and seek answers. The administration has publicly acknowledged the new opening date of March nineteenth, citing difficulties in logistics as the reason for the delay.

In response, Vicente Pina, the Education Councillor, has reassured parents of their commitment to maintaining contact with the local educational authority. He has denied claims of poor conditions at the new facility, attributing reports to a single issue that is currently being resolved. Pina emphasises the need for collaborative efforts to ultimately improve education within the community.