The education minister says temporary solutions have been put in place at Peacock Primary in Happy Valley-Goose Bay as they work towards more permanent staffing solutions.
The principal of the school resigned earlier this month, citing “high levels of understaffing” and increased demands on the system as her rationale.
Paul Dinn says during a recent trip to Labrador he spoke with the past principal, the current administrator, and all the teachers as a group.
He says that at “any time” across the province there will be vacancies at schools across the province, but Labrador has become a particular concern in recent months.
He says there are temporary solutions in place at the school right now, including the use of substitute teachers and internal staff, which will ensure the school remains open.
Dinn says there is “more to be done.”
Education Minister Paul Dinn (VOCM News)
He says a pre-planned job fair for teaching staff and administrators, so he hopes there will be some positive results from that.
When asked if he could provide any assurances about the quality of education for children at the school, Dinn says he will be working hard to make sure they have everything they need.
“All I can tell you is I’m going to be doing my damn best to ensure that they get what they need to be successful.” Dinn says they have started that process, and he will soon be having another meeting with the NLTA to discuss what is happening at Peacock primary, as well as schools in Wabush and Lab City.
