epa11565055 Five-year-old Maddy reacts as she arrives to attend the first day of primary community school in Temploux, Belgium, 26 August 2024. Belgium's school calendars diverge between French and Flemish regions. The former starts a week earlier and ends a week later, alternating seven-week terms with two-week breaks. This discrepancy can pose organizational challenges for families with children in different regions due to misaligned holiday schedules. EPA/OLIVIER HOSLET
