On Tuesday, September 29, a student from the Auguste-Renoir High School in Asnières-sur-Seine was forcefully detained during a protest at her school. The Nanterre court held her for an immediate appearance the following day but postponed her trial for charges of insulting and assaulting a police officer until December. On Thursday, despite a call for a blockade posted on social media, only a dozen students showed up to protest. "It was supposed to be the biggest day," said Beya, expressing disappointment in front of the school gate. Many students attended classes instead, marking a decline in protest activity at some high schools, while others that had been highly mobilized earlier in the week are now showing less enthusiasm. Students at Auguste-Renoir High School described a range of issues within the school system, including overcrowded classes and a lack of teachers. "I work from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., three days a week," said Lina, a first-year student, noting the difficulties of attending classes with up to 38 students in some subjects. She added, "Education is a right, not a privilege," a message she wrote on a protest sign. Students also recounted their experiences from Tuesday, when police used tear gas, leading to scenes of panic and respiratory distress. "It can be intimidating and stressful," said Mila, a fellow first-year student, describing the traumatic experience of watching classmates being subdued by police. Images of students being handcuffed and restrained by police officers circulated online, including one showing a student being violently restrained. Assia, an 18-year-old student, was reportedly held in custody for 32 hours after being charged with insulting and assaulting a police officer. Teachers at the school issued a statement criticizing the "escalation of repression," which included the use of tear gas and the alleged strangling of a student. Students confirmed these reports to 20 Minutes, a French news outlet. Despite the existence of an independent police oversight body, students feel that police actions are not being adequately addressed. "Despite the existence of the IGPN, it's the police's voice that wins," said Nina, referring to the lack of accountability. As the protest activity waned, students faced the challenge of balancing their activism with their academic responsibilities. Beya, a student in her final year, expressed concern over the impact of absences on her future. "If we see that there is no longer a blockade, we cannot afford to have more absences, otherwise it might kill us on Parcoursup," she said, referring to the French university admissions system. Meanwhile, students like Mila sought help from teachers to regularize their absences, but were told that only the principal could make such decisions. As the protest movement continues to face challenges, students remain determined to be part of a broader movement against the current education system.