Tribute to victims in educational setting

Christophe Mauny, the academic director of the Gard department, honored the victims of the murders of Samuel Paty and Dominique Bernard during an assembly for administrative staff at the department's headquarters in Nîmes. He emphasized the lasting impact these events had on the school system and called for continued dedication to teaching values and ensuring student freedom.

Reflections held in classrooms

The tribute included moments of reflection primarily in classrooms, as per Mauny, with no gatherings in courtyards. At the Feuchères college, representatives from the Dasen and the prefecture participated in the tribute, showing the involvement of multiple local authorities in the event.

Efforts to teach Republic values

Mauny mentioned efforts in the Montpellier academy to teach the values of the Republic. A document developed by a history-geography and civic education inspector is used in middle schools and high schools to support this goal. A training campaign was also conducted for school heads and teachers, with secularism being a key focus in civic education classes.

Safety plans in place for schools

All middle schools and high schools in the Gard have a specific safety plan known as the PPMS. This plan outlines measures for protecting students and staff in the event of a threat or major risk. It includes details on evacuation or confinement procedures, with safety assessments often conducted with the help of internal security forces and local authorities.

PPMS applied during recent incidents

These measures were recently applied during incidents of violence linked to high school mobilizations on October 1st, when four schools experienced intrusions. This led to the activation of their PPMS, with four or five high schools switching to distance learning for a day and a half before reopening by the following Monday.

Distinction between students and perpetrators

Mauny clarified that the perpetrators of the violence were distinct from the mobilized students. He stated that the latter were not involved in such actions, emphasizing the need to differentiate between the two groups in the ongoing discourse.