by InTrieste
Two schools in Trieste are grappling with structural issues after portions of plaster detached from their ceilings during classes in December, prompting safety concerns and swift action by authorities.
At the branch of Petrarca High School on Via Tigor, a piece of plaster fell during lessons, causing a minor injury to a student. The Regional Decentralization Authority swiftly stepped in, commissioning repairs to the damaged section and installing a false ceiling to secure the affected classroom. While lessons for the school’s 400 students are set to resume on January 7, additional repairs remain necessary in certain areas, including the principal’s office and a classroom on the fifth floor. Students from this classroom will be relocated to another space within the building to ensure uninterrupted learning.
The incident at Petrarca High School is not isolated. At the San Giusto Elementary School on Via Trissino, a similar detachment of plaster also occurred in December. To address safety concerns, officials have decided to relocate the school’s 200 students. Starting January 7, first- and second-graders will attend classes at the Biagio Marin School on Via Marco Praga in the Servola district. Meanwhile, third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders will be accommodated at the central school building on Via Svevo.
“The safety of our students and staff is our top priority,” a spokesperson for the Regional Decentralization Authority said. “We are working diligently to ensure that these spaces are restored and secure, minimizing disruption to the academic year.”
These structural issues have highlighted the aging infrastructure of some school buildings in the region, sparking discussions about the need for broader investments in public education facilities. As classes resume in new locations and repaired spaces, parents and school officials alike hope for a smoother and safer remainder of the academic year.
