The cancellation of school activities at Ölduselsskóli in Breiðholt has raised significant concerns among parents and students in Reykjavík. With just a short notice, the school announced that all classes for ten grades would be suspended, citing the safety and interests of children and staff as the primary reasons. This abrupt decision left many parents puzzled, as they sought to understand the situation and what might have prompted such a last-minute cancellation.

Many of the ongoing renovations at the school involve addressing mold issues, and half of the school premises have already been closed off. Temporary classrooms have been established using shipping containers, and the disruption at the school grounds has been considerable. This complicated situation undoubtedly exacerbates the concerns of both parents and students, especially given the lack of clear communication regarding the reasons for the closure.

At around 1 PM, parents were informed that the school and its grounds would close by 1:40 PM due to "uncontrollable reasons," leaving parents without answers to their children's inquiries after school. The students themselves had various stories regarding contractors working on-site, further complicating the narrative surrounding these sudden developments. The need for transparent communication and assurance of student safety is pressing in light of such unexpected events.