Elementary school teachers stage sickout protest
The schools facing a shortage of teachers today are Althea Scatliffe Primary School, Francis Lettsome Primary School, Willard Wheatley Primary and Joyce Samuel Primary School.
The teachers are said to be standing in solidarity with the teachers of the Elmore Stoutt High School who have been demanding an immediate fix to issues affecting them.
An email sent to parents of children attending the Althea Scatliffe Primary School this morning stated: “We value the well-being of each student in our care and found it necessary to inform you that due to the high volume of absenteeism among our teachers there will be No school today. We are truly sorry for the inconvenience caused.”
‘No school can function’ without teachers- FLPS Principal
An email to parents from Francis Lettsome Primary School (FLPS) stated: " I am sure, you are aware that teachers have been taking sick days in solidarity for changes in the system that they have been hoping for for many years. It is their right to participate in the sick day for primary school teachers in support of their struggles as educators and the notion that they matter more than is apparent.
Parents I know you do appreciate teachers, and I am sure you all understand the struggles of teachers. So although this sick out day may affect your usual schedule, your peaceful support for our teachers in this effort, will go a long way in improving the education system through the body that fuels it. OUR TEACHERS, without whom no school can function. I will be on campus, but I cannot receive students without a staff as that will be a dangerous situation for our children."
Education Minister meets with teachers
Teachers began their protest action on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, with a number of Junior School teachers of ESHS staging a sickout, followed by the Senior School teachers of ESHS staging a similar protest the next day.
Our newsroom was told that Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) met with some of the aggrieved teachers last night.
It is unclear what came out of that meeting.
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8 Responses to “Elementary school teachers stage sickout protest”
But, size does not matter. Principle does!
Tax payers’ monies paying stupid arrogant senseless persons court fees when the monies should be paying the tax payers’ children teachers. Who really suffering?
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For a long time the place has been going down a drain. No one with a heart or brain could looking at the state of the territory and say it's all fine.
This was a long time coming.
I don't drive but if I get a ride you will be seeing me out on Monday.
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We now understand that the Teachers Union is held by its balls to the Government and we therefore, have learned that we are stronger together without them!!!!
Union and the leaders is a waste!!!
Teachers on our own we Unite!!!
Civil servants please get ready to do your bidding, the economy can not survive without you!!! Someone has to hold the powers that be accountable for their actions!! I am tired, I am sick of the behavior and I am ready for changes that will make this place better!!!
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