18/4/2023
Dear Parent/Guardian,
I am writing to you about the forthcoming strike action by the five teaching unions in Northern Ireland. You may have seen coverage in the media and I am writing to inform you of the impact this will have on our school. A detailed risk assessment has been conducted which considers the impact the strike action will have on the health and safety of pupils and staff. As a result of this we have determined that the school will be closed for all pupils on the 26th April 2023 and will open as normal on Thursday 27 th April 2023.
Clearly this is a difficult situation, which will cause some disruption, however, I would ask for your understanding. This is a very unusual circumstance and is the direct result of the failure to take into account the very real concerns expressed by teachers and school leaders. Taking strike action is not something which anyone would take lightly. Those on strike have thought long and hard about their decision and will also lose pay for the period.
Thank you for your understanding
Yours sincerely Fiona Boyd