The Jean Jaurès primary school in Mirepoix is adopting a new organization for the 2026 school year. The kindergarten and elementary schools are merging to form a single primary school with 10 classes, including a specialized ULIS program. This new structure unites all students, from Petite Section to CM2, under a single administration, aiming to foster a new working dynamic without drastically altering the current setup.
School hours will remain unchanged for both cycles. Kindergarten students will continue to use a dedicated entrance, while elementary students (CP to CM2) will use a separate one. Parents of kindergarteners will accompany their children directly to their classroom doors and pick them up from the same location, facilitating more direct daily contact with teachers and ATSEM staff.
The school will now have a single phone number, a single email address, and a unified digital workspace (ENT), with one administrative contact person to streamline communications.
New pedagogical work areas will be developed. Students will engage in projects focused on reading and oral expression, notably through "Le prix des Incorruptibles" for kindergarten and "Petits Champions de la Lecture" for CM1 and CM2 students. Activities related to reading, writing, spelling, composition, listening, and speaking will be offered through podcasts, audio albums, and sound postcards.
Music and singing will be integrated through a choir. Artistic culture will be explored through classroom activities, art studies, and visual arts projects. The school will also participate in the "Maternelle et Cinéma" and "Ecole et cinéma" programs, involving regular trips to the cinema in Mirepoix to discover selected films.
In terms of sports, students will have year-round activities. Motor skills sessions for cycle 1 and Physical Education and Sports sessions for cycles 2 and 3 will be held at school. Enrollment in the USEP (Union Sportive de l’Enseignement du Premier degré) will enable participation in thematic outings focusing on team sports like rugby, football, or handball, as well as artistic and cooperative games. Swimming lessons will also be available at the Mirepoix pool.
The Jean Jaurès primary school aims to be a place for learning to live together, mutual respect, mutual aid, and communication, striving for the success and well-being of all students.
The school's Identity Card details the schedules: Kindergarten side, Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 11:50 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:40 PM (arrival from 8:20 AM and 1:50 PM). Elementary side, Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (arrival from 8:20 AM and 1:50 PM). The teaching staff includes several educators, with Mr. Espinosa as the director.
