Chaos at Velesajam Because of Thompson Concert!
Imagine this – about a thousand teachers and graders were ready to evaluate the state matura exams at Zagreb’s Velesajam. Everything was going according to plan until the Thompson concert was scheduled at the Hippodrome on July 5th, Saturday. And what happened? The grading of the exams was postponed! Yes, you read that right – thousands of graders couldn’t come to work because of a concert.
Why did the concert cause such a problem?
Organizers asked graders to come a day earlier, but that didn’t solve the problem. The National Center for External Evaluation of Education (NCVVO) decided that grading on Saturday was impossible. The police confirmed there would be no issues with graders arriving on Friday, but Saturday was completely blocked due to the concert.
What does this mean for the students?
The exam results, which were supposed to be published on July 9th, will be delayed, with final results coming on July 16th. This means the issuance of certificates and university enrollments will be postponed. Imagine the stress for students and parents already under pressure from exams, now everything is pushed back because of one concert.
Is this just a Zagreb problem?
This case casts a shadow over the organization of the state matura in Croatia. Is it really possible that one music event can disrupt the entire grading system? Could the authorities have planned better, or is this just another sign that education is being sidelined?
Conclusion
While thousands of young people fight for their future, the Thompson concert manages to disrupt the whole process. Is it worth it? Is this the real priority? Or is it time to take education seriously and never let such situations happen again?
If you have thoughts on this chaos, or maybe a funny comment about how a concert is stronger than the state matura, feel free to share – we’re here to laugh together or wonder what’s going on!
