A Vancouver Island teacher had her classroom prepare letters to George Abbott asking his government to stop "bullying" the teachers' union and stop Bill 22.
A Vancouver Island teacher had her classroom prepare letters to George Abbott asking his government to stop "bullying" the teachers' union and stop Bill 22.
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Grade 1 kids write to education minister to stop 'bullying'
A Vancouver Island teacher had her classroom prepare letters to George Abbott asking his government to stop "bullying" the teachers' union and stop Bill 22.
A Vancouver Island teacher had her classroom prepare letters to George Abbott asking his government to stop "bullying" the teachers' union and stop Bill 22.
02/29/2012 WED 17:14 FAK 2507443187 Marigold school
February 29, 2012
Minister George Abbott
Minister of Education ,
PO Box 9058 Stn. Prov. Gov't
1. Victoria, BC VEW 9E2
Fax: 250-387-3200
Dear Mr. Abbott:
Re: Bill 22; Education Improvement Act
‘Today many schools are celebrating “Anti-bullying” Day, and reviewing strategies to deal with bullies,
such as using the Saanlch Police program “W.LTS.” to “walk sway”, “Ignore”, “talk tout”, then “seek
help”. Our Grade One cless discussed aspects of Bill 22, the Education Improvement Act, and the
students suggested “talking It out” with you by sending these letters in response tothe bullying agalnst
‘teachers that Is apparent in your legislation, The students were made eware'that class size and
composition make a huge difference in thelr learning, and they were surprised that you are unwilling to,
negotiate a collective agreement thats beneficial, rather than detrimental, to students and ‘teachers.
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‘We would like you to reconsider and withdraw Bill 22, then work with a neutral mediator to help dlscuss
the contract and help create afar collective agreement, The students offered ar Invitation to you Into
‘ur dlascroom to see how smaller classes benefit learning, and to see how a real classroom functions.
Youistruly,
Andrea Skinner
Ecole Marigold
3751 Grange Road
Victoria, BC V8Z4T2
cc. Tara Ehcke, President, Greater Victoria Teachers Association
‘Maureen Karagianis, NDP, Esquimalt
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