Thread by @withwozney

NSians need to know that protesting disagreement of the extension of mandatory masking in schools by interfering in the safe & orderly operations of their local community school is reckless & misguided. #nspoli #nsed /1

Your child’s teachers & school staff have made ZERO decisions about public health orders in schools.

Government & Public Health have. Full stop. /2

If you disagree, vocalize that constructively by contacting your MLA & the Public Health office. They can & should listen to your RESPECTFULLY conveyed concerns. They control the decisions you contest, so take it up WITH them. /3

But don’t treat your neighbourhood school as a picket site or convoy target. Students & staff deserve safe, non-threatening places to learn & work. Respect that as a responsible, caring citizen- this should be self-evident & sacrosanct. /4

If any @NSTeachersUnion member feels unsafe because of anti-mask activity at their site, advise your principal & staff officer immediately. Our students don’t process threat or danger the way we can. Use your resources if needed. /5

This should be a wonderful day of seeing our students after a well deserved break. It’s unfortunate we need to be vigilant in this way, but let’s be level headed & proactive in support of our students & colleagues & make today as positive as possible. /6

Stay safe & enjoy the return to classes with your students & peers! Thank you for everything you continue to do to support students, families & community in these strange times- you continue to shine! ❤️🏆💪/end