06 August 2018
Dear Parents and Caregivers
The NZEI has advised the St Albans Catholic School Board of Trustees that the principal and teachers at our school will be taking strike action on Wednesday, 15 August 2018 for the day.
As a Board, we stand behind our teachers' and principal's efforts to improve pay and conditions. People within the education sector need to be respected as professionals, paid properly, and be allowed the time they need to focus on leading and teaching. This is key to attracting and retaining
The Board has carefully considered the availability of teaching
I know that this is inconvenient for parents and students alike, but please be assured that student safety is our main concern. Thank you for your understanding.
Please contact Abraham Atherton if you have any queries relating to this decision.
Regards
Kelvin Mason, Chair Board of Trustees