**Tahiti, October 7, 2026.** A group of about twenty young people, aged between 16 and 18, blocked the entrance to a high school on Wednesday morning to demand better working conditions, including clean restrooms, air conditioning in classrooms, and secure ceilings. Their statement, recited by Peyo before sharing it with the others, goes beyond a list of complaints, asserting that their demands are not trivial and citing verifiable issues such as damaged restrooms, sanitation problems, and deteriorating buildings. The students argue that when these conditions are not met, it is legitimate to ask for explanations and corrective measures. They noted that a commission of the Assembly of French Polynesia had previously examined the high school in January, addressing issues such as the age of the buildings, restrooms, sanitation, and pigeon droppings. However, they claim that several of these problems remain unaddressed since January 2026 and are requesting the formation of a "new safety commission." Emma, a 17-year-old student, is participating in the protest in solidarity with mobilizations in France. She arrived in French Polynesia from metropolitan France a year ago and carries signs referencing injuries sustained by others in France, including amputated hands, loss of an eye, and other serious injuries. She mentions a personal acquaintance who was hit by a flashball shot. However, she admits that a teaching staff member told her, "what happens in France stays in France" and encouraged her not to display her signs anymore. A few hundred meters away from the group of demonstrators, a hundred young people have gathered, though not all share the same views. Some are skeptical, with one saying, "we look foolish," and another commenting that "they are blocking because it's stylish." Margaux, who plans to study law, acknowledges the need to support France but highlights her own concerns, such as the lack of teachers and the elimination of the APL (a student financial aid program). She notes that in her country, a missing teacher is typically replaced within a week. Informed of the movement, the principal asked teachers to organize a "democratic discussion" in class this morning.