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Industrial Action
Industrial Action by Members of Local Government Trade Unions on Wednesday 24 September 2008
As you may be aware, local government trade unions have announced that their members will take industrial action on Wednesday 24 September 2008. This action will involve a range of staff including janitorial, catering, cleaning and childcare education workers, classroom and pupil support assistants and administrative staff.
Having ascertained the number and range of the school’s staff who will be taking industrial action on this occasion, and taking into account the duty of care towards pupils, I have to tell you that the school will be open on Wednesday only for pupils in S5 and S6. Parents of pupils in S5/6 who attend the Learning Centre will receive a separate communication with regard to availability of transport.
Please note that
There will be no school meals service. As school meals will not be available, you should provide your child with a packed lunch on Wednesday, or make alternative arrangements.
First Aid cover will be limited. In the event that a pupil needs medical attention or first aid we will be in touch with parents or other emergency contacts immediately and, if necessary, take the pupil to the local hospital.
The school office will be closed for the day. Consequently, it is likely to be very difficult to contact the school by phone, fax or the “enquiries@” e-mail address.
I very much regret this temporary disruption to normal arrangements for children and fully understand how difficult it can be for parents to make alternative arrangements under circumstances like these. However, I am sure you will understand that I have to give the safety and welfare of pupils the highest priority.
Should the position in our school change, I will inform you as quickly as possible.
Yours sincerely
WILLIAM CROSSAN
Rector