An expat couple who have lived in Luxembourg for most of their adult lives yet never learned any of the three official languages have brought a child into the world to atone for their linguistic sins, it has been revealed. The girl, named Agnes, was born at the CHL maternity clinic last Friday. She was […]
Private school raises €59,000 for student whose father drives a Peugeot
As proof that a little bit of generosity goes a long way, students at a private school in Luxembourg City have raised enough money so that a classmate whose father drives a Peugeot can get something better. Thomas Dortland, 15, began attending the Global Academy last year when his family relocated to Luxembourg. Since then, […]
Adorable: kid draws picture for education minister
Following last week’s fun surprise order for schools to close, a Luxembourg child has drawn an adorable thank-you picture ostensibly meant for Claude Meisch, the Minister of Education, Children, and Youth. Enzo Borelli, aged 8, drew the picture on Monday, but it’s not clear if it ever arrived at the ministry because the envelope child […]
Outrage after foyer employee ‘wore fake tattoos to get job’
A Luxembourg City woman has been released from employment by a foyer scolaire after it was revealed that her arm tattoos, which are generally a requirement for all staff, were fake. The deception was uncovered on Wednesday afternoon by an observant five-year-old who noticed that the sunflower on the 25-year-old woman’s shoulder had begun to […]
‘Stop claiming you’re teaching,’ say actual teachers
Parents in Luxembourg who complain-brag about having to become full-time teachers are being reminded that putting your child in front of a tablet for three hours every morning doesn’t count as teaching, nor does it count as doing something full-time. “Having your kid binge-watch educational videos doesn’t mean you’re a teacher now,” say teachers. “It […]