Tahiti, October 6, 2026 - A social media page is urging students to block Paul-Gauguin High School starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday. The movement, which began in mainland France, has now reached Tahiti after similar actions took place in La Réunion and the Antilles. The account "blocus_lpg" has quickly gained attention, increasing its follower count from 210 to 300 in just one day. The call is for students to "be heard" about their concerns regarding study conditions and the effectiveness of the movement, though not all students support the action. Students at Paul-Gauguin High School have raised several issues, including "dirty toilets," "non-existent" doors in boys' restrooms, ceilings in some rooms that "collapse" due to pigeons and rats, a building with a weakened ceiling, asbestos in certain areas, delayed replacement of absent teachers, a nurse who is "almost never there," and exhaustion from a school day that runs from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Parcoursup software, used for university admissions, is a common source of stress among students, described as "stressful" and "random." Nirina, a student, noted the lack of support from teaching staff, stating that until the mock exam in April, students did not know how the exam would proceed. She mentioned receiving a 10 on her French baccalaureate while her overall average was 15. Florian, another student, explained that the fatigue is due to getting up at 5 a.m., as the school's alarm system failed, causing his first class to start at 7 a.m. Some students, however, do not feel concerned about the movement. They stated that the anger in mainland France, fueled by the prospect of the presidential election, does not resonate with them, as national and presidential politics "do not interest us at all." One student suggested that complaining about the toilets is "a bit limiting," preferring to campaign for causes that make sense, such as improvements for students in Moorea, who are forced to get up very early for a full day of classes. Zoe and Anita, 14 years old, believe the conditions at the school are "too good" and suspect the organizers are acting "for the sake of fashion." Florian anticipates that the blockade will not result in a large turnout, stating, "It will happen in the time of a snap, we are in Tahiti, we won't be 4,000 in the street." Public order concerns have been addressed, with a team from the national police mobilized at a fixed point near Paul-Gauguin High School since Monday. The municipal police will patrol on Wednesday starting at 7:30 a.m., if needed. The students do not expect any significant escalation, with one stating, "Here, I do not think the police would do that." The outcome of the potential blockade will be known on Wednesday at 6 a.m., as the 1,500 students of the school, out of about 11,200 in Tahiti, decide whether to participate.