This was covered I think in a recent thread about the so-called "voluntary contributions" which parents are expected to make. I
From reading the post I gather that the teachers involved are not giving themselves a half day , rather they are having a meeting on Friday afternoon - I would imagine that there are a lot of items to be discussed after the first days of term !I agree that parents who are struggling a bit shouldn't be embarassed into making 'voluntary' contributions that they can't afford. I suppose, though, that the problem with just handing out blank envelopes is that some parents who can afford it won't bother contributing either or will contribute very llittle leaving the burden on a few. In any event, its another sign of our Government's incompetency that people have to make contributions at all. It always annoys me as well when I see people being forced to fund raise for essential equipment in hospitals.
I cannot believe a school is giving themselves a half day on the first week of term. Especially given all the negative publicity public servants have been getting lately.
Could they not have come back a day earlier than the kids for their start of term meeting? It would make more sense to me.
Could they not have come back a day earlier than the kids for their start of term meeting? It would make more sense to me.
Can't see that happening , teachers are very protective of their holidays as of course they are entitled to be.You misunderstand. I meant that the teachers would get a day less holiday than the children.
I would imagine that the primary purpose of a start of year meeting is to discuss new developments, timetables etc. 'Teething problems' are more likely to arise on an individual basis and can be taken up bi-laterally with the Principal.
Could feasibly be seen as a thin end of the wedge scenario by the teachers and the unions !Giving up TWO HOURs or so of a 2-3 month holiday?? Hardly a major infringement of their rights.
Teachers give a lot of extra time to events and meetings outside of their school hours which they really need'nt do and are not paid extra for this. Lets say when a Garda finishes his duty he does'nt go off later that evening and start off again or any other worker either.
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