Thursday, September 8, 2011

Strike

   There is no school today.  It's not a holiday, a teacher workday, or a sick day.  The teachers are on strike. So, although there are a few teachers at school, there is very little supervision offered and no instruction.  The New South Wales Teachers Federation is supporting other government workers (bus drivers, nurses, firefighters, etc.) in protest against reforms capping wages and working conditions.

The kids are loving having an unexpected day off! 

Just another way Australia is different enough to keep things interesting.

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Happy Strike Y'all!!!

Allison said...

uggh! The perfect way to malign parents against you, a strike! Brilliant Teachers Brilliant!

Hong Jin said...

okay i think it is time for you to come back. we cant stand walking past your back field on our way to school without you. just tell them you have something very important to do in the states. and sandra we have your bed all ready right next to charlie. pronounced chaaaarlie. counting down the months, weeks and days. see you soon.