We sincerely appologize for some of the many unanswered questions and frustrations for students and parents as we collectively struggle through this current labour dispute. I believe it is all of our hopes that this dispute will be resolved as quickly as possible. As you have likely seen or heard in the media, this is a complicated matter.
We have recently received a number of calls and emails regarding the Report Card and Yearbook Day (as scheduled in the calendar). As we are still unclear whether there will be picket lines on the Thursday, we cannot make a final determination for this day.
What we do know is that we will not be able to publish our Report Cards for distribution on Thursday. With the recent Labour Relation Board Ruling on Essential Services, the deadline for submission of Grades 10 and 11 marks will not allow us to print report cards until the end of the week or more likely, the beginning of next week. Once this date is determined, we will likely mail the completed (though abbrievated) report cards at that time.
As for Yearbook Distribution, we are still awaiting information before we finalize a plan. We are awaiting word on whether the strike will continue and/or whether there will be picket lines during the proposed "Lock Out" days (which is when our Yearbook Distribution is to take place). As a result, it is very difficult for us to proceed with a concrete plan.
Our tenative thoughts are to possibly distribute yearbooks if there are no picket lines on Thursday. If we learn that there will be picket lines, we will not do this but hopefully find another day to do the distribution. Once we get some more information, we will publish this on our website.
The sad reality is that all of this is still up-in-the-air. Things are changing by the hour and most certainly by the day. I know how frustrating this must be for students and parents.
Thank you again for your patience.
