With the recent announcements of rotating withdrawals of noon-hour supervision and extracurriculars from the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation, teachers have given notice for another withdrawal taking place on Wednesday, February 28. 

With the withdrawal of noon-hour supervision, STF members will not be able to supervise students who are eating lunch at school or taking part in noon-hour activities. 

“Although teachers, including principals and vice-principals, often provide lunch break supervision, it is done on a voluntary basis. Student supervision is the responsibility of the school division,” stated the STF in a release. 

Withdrawal of noon-hour supervision on February 28 will involve:

  • Christ the Teacher Teachers’ Association – All schools in Christ the Teacher Catholic School Division 
  • Île à la Crosse Teachers’ Association – All schools in Île à la Crosse School Division
  • Prairie Valley Teachers’ Association – All schools in Prairie Valley School Division
  • Regina Public Schools Teachers’ Association – All schools in Regina Public Schools
  • Sun West Teachers’ Association – All schools in Sun West School Division 

Withdrawal of extracurricular activities means that STF members who provide voluntary leadership of all extracurricular programs, including sports, non-curricular drama, music and band, science clubs, intramurals, rehearsals, student leadership activities, planning for graduation celebrations, book fairs, and other clubs and activities, will not be available. This includes activities that take place before school, during lunch hour, after school, and in the evening.

Withdrawal of extracurricular activities on February 28 will involve:

  • Île à la Crosse Teachers’ Association – All schools in Île à la Crosse School Division
  • Prairie Valley Teachers’ Association – All schools in Prairie Valley School Division
  • Good Spirit Teachers’ Association – All schools in Good Spirit School Division
  • Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre – All Sask DLC campuses
  • Tri-West Teachers’ Association – All schools in Living Sky School Division and Light of Christ Catholic School Division and Sakewew High School (North Battleford)

The STF is inviting parents and caregivers to attend the Parent and Caregiver Information Night being offered through Zoom at 7 pm on Monday, February 26. STF president Samantha Becotte will be providing information about the status of contract negotiations and teacher job action. Space is limited to 5000 registrants, and registration is available on the STF website.