100 students' parents protest

100 students' parents protest

SURABAYA: Around 100 parents of students at Santa Theresia Catholic Elementary School on Jl. Kalijudan staged a protest on Wednesday, opposing the arbitrary increase of school fees.

They demanded that the foundation managing the school review its decision to increase fees by between 100 percent and 150 percent, which they said was irrational.

The protesters, mostly housewives, carried banners and distributed brochures.

The parents finally met with Yohanes Foundation chairman Father Surahno and school principal Veronica Sumarni to discuss the matter. The foundation asked for one week to consider the protesters' demand.

Budi, said during the meeting that the increase of her child's school fees started six months ago without notification.

"Previously I paid Rp 54,000 per month and now I have to pay Rp 109,500," Budi said, adding that her child was in fifth grade. --Antara