Class trips may be cancelled over ASTI action

Open days for prospective parents are being moved forward and class trips face cancellation because of the looming teachers’ industrial action at 500 second-level schools.

Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland directives, issued this week after members rejected the Haddington Road Agreement, include a ban on members taking part in after-school meetings. This extends to participation in information evenings for pupils and parents considering enrolling next year.

While many schools have already held theirs, a number have brought forward events planned for later next week or beyond to Monday or Tuesday to avoid the directive.