Despite NL Schools' stated commitment to prioritizing student safety and education, there remains a troubling gap between policy and practice—particularly for children requiring additional classroom support. It states in several of their policies that student safety is their number one priority.

From what I've heard over the past couple days, there were around 25 kids with 8 assistants last year at Sacred Heart. This coming year I've heard it over 30 kids with 7 assistants. How can a team of just 7 staff members adequately support over 30 students spread across multiple classrooms? How is this even reasonably manageable? 

At NLSchools, I know there are students with complex needs: those who require medical attention, those who are at risk of running away, those who struggle with self-harm, emotional challenges, and significant learning difficulties. Meeting these needs with such limited resources is simply not possible.

It feels as though the Burin Peninsula is being treated as a second-class region. While our children’s needs increase, government support is decreasing. 

Meanwhile, I've found out that larger centers like St. John's continue to receive more attention and resources. Why do they get that when we don't? Aren't all children supposed to get equal support?

Our school is no longer a safe place for all students. This is not just a failure of policy—it's a failure of care, equity, and basic responsibility.