Surprise! On Tuesday, May 19, Brigitte Macron surprised a group of fifteen middle school students from Haute-Savoie gathered in Paris to receive an award. At the Juliette Récamier theater, the First Lady appeared during the presentation of the first prize for the “No to Bullying” contest, and took the time to chat with the students after the ceremony.
In brief: an unexpected and warm visit that provided support and visibility to the work carried out since 2017 by the teaching team of Reignier-Ésery, which was honored by the Minister of National Education, Édouard Geffray.
A surprise appearance at the awards ceremony
You will read about the same scene everywhere: middle school students from La Pierre aux Fées, coming from Reignier-Ésery, were traveling to the theater to receive an award when Brigitte Macron made an unexpected visit. According to the regional newspaper, she congratulated the young people and talked extensively with them after the official presentation presided over by the minister. This gesture was seen as a concrete acknowledgment of the educational project led by their institution.
A pedagogy rooted in commitment
The present teachers noted that the visit was more as an engaged teacher than a ceremonial figure. Music teacher Laurent Combaz, who has been involved in the fight against bullying since 2017, explained that “We had not been warned”, highlighting the boost effect for the students. To contextualize the path, Brigitte Macron regularly participates in educational projects, such as during her visit to the LIVE campus in 2024.
The “No to Bullying” contest highlighted
This contest, initiated by the Ministry of Education, invites middle school students to produce posters or videos for awareness. The presentation of the first prize, in the presence of Édouard Geffray, gave national exposure to these local productions. The event also rekindled the debate on concrete actions in schools and on the importance of collective support in preventing bullying.
Reactions, impact, and next steps
On site, the students left proud and motivated, convinced that their voice matters. Local and national media reported on the event, and several articles remind us of the symbolic impact of these meetings on school and education. To delve deeper into the media context, check out a detailed article on Gala or the dedicated file on Femme Actuelle.
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