Bruderheim School Parent Newsletter
Friday, October 3, 2025
I write this with a heavy heart and truly was hopeful our labour dispute would be resolved. As you are aware, as of October 6th, Alberta teachers will be on strike. I want to take a moment to share some information and my perspective as we work through this together as a school community.
First, I want to reassure you that the well-being, learning, and safety of our students remain our top priorities. Strikes are never undertaken lightly and are truly a last resort. Teachers, as professionals, are deeply committed to their students and the work they do each day in classrooms. The decision to strike comes after months of negotiation between the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the provincial government, when no agreement could be reached on issues that impact both teaching and learning conditions.
Some of the key concerns at the heart of this strike include class sizes, supports for diverse and complex learning needs, workload, and fair compensation for educators. These factors directly influence the quality of education children receive. Teachers are advocating not only for themselves, but also for the resources and conditions that allow them to provide the best education possible for all of our children. Teachers are leaving the profession at an alarming rate and we currently aren't able to meet the needs of students. My daughter is currently in university in the faculty of education and I hope the decisions that are made today pave a bright future and she doesn’t leave the profession in her first five years and conditions will improve.
We understand that school closures or disruptions caused by the strike may present challenges for families. Thank you for your patience and support as we navigate these difficult circumstances. Our division will continue to provide updates through official channels, and I encourage you to monitor the EIPS division website and division emails for the latest information.
In the meantime, please know that our staff care deeply about your children. We remain hopeful that a fair resolution will be reached soon, so we can return to the classroom and continue the important work of learning together.
Thank you for your ongoing support of our teachers and our school. All of our Bruderheim teachers cannot wait to return in better circumstances and resume our learning together.
Until then…
Yours in education,
Melanie Buckley
Principal
