Kalamaja Primary School has been facing space shortages for years. The city has decided to build an extension for the school. The school must relocate to a temporary location for a year and a half.
The city intends to use the Harju KEK building in the Old Town as a temporary location. Some parents are not happy with this decision. They want their children to move to the Põhjatähe School building at Karjamaa 18.
Starting in January, grades 6–9 of Kalamaja School will be taught at Karjamaa 18. They will continue there in the next academic year. The remaining classes will stay at their school building until construction begins.
Allan Juha is a parent of a Kalamaja School student. He says the city has not listened to parents and teachers. His family is so disappointed that they are ready to go to court.
Leen Kadakas is another parent of a Kalamaja School student. She says the city's decisions were made hastily. Kadakas asks who made these decisions and if they are final.
Kaarel Rundu, head of Tallinn's Education Department, is aware of the parents' dissatisfaction. He supports the Harju 11 building as it keeps the school community together and is the best solution.
Avatud Kool is moving to the building at Karjamaa 18 because it will remain their home. Kalamaja School, however, only needs a temporary location.
Piret Rõõmussaar, director of Kalamaja Primary School, says Harju 11 is a good solution. She fears that if parents protest, the extension may not be completed.
On March 23, the leadership and school board of Kalamaja Primary School will meet with city representatives.