As an employee, this angers me to write this because this school was ONCE so so great!! To have a great school, you need a strong admin team who values the staff, and is empathetic & sensible. Also, part of maintaining a successful workplace is working where your admin team values your contributions and input. St.Annes is not this place. There is no appreciation from admin for the chaos we control, the kids that we love, the laughter and the teaching we give and the lives that we try to normalize while providing a save place for kids to be themselves!! I feel so undervalued as an EA. There are so many needs and not enough EAs or support for one on one. I feel parents are lied to, support is taken away from those who need it most with no communication to parents about this. I’ve been feeling unappreciated for all my efforts and contributions to the team. But I don’t need a medal, I’m just looking for respect, as I’m sure others are also. I’m proud of the work I do, But feeling deflated and unappreciated, hits hard below the belt. Knowing that admin doesn’t have your back is it really terrifying situation! Be careful don’t turn around, keep eye contact at all times when walking away. This is not a safe place, nope.

got so hot in the school during the summer i threw up (it was like 40 celsius in there) so like maybe teach you teachers to keep the windows closed..?

Since the previous principal left, the environment at this school has unfortunately declined. The new principal, ***, consistently treats the Black children with disrespect and has made remarks that come across as racially biased. This has created an atmosphere that feels unsafe and unfair for my children and others.

When my children first began attending, *** was very welcoming and respectful. Over the years, however, I’ve noticed a steady decline—not only in how the students are treated, but also in how parents are spoken to and respected.

Another serious concern is the conduct of some teachers. From my understanding, teachers have been searching through parents’ social media accounts in order to gather personal information that does not pertain to school matters. I find this invasive, unprofessional, and completely inappropriate.

Overall, what was once a positive school environment has become one that makes both my children and myself feel uncomfortable and disrespected. I truly hope steps are taken to address these issues and restore the respectful, supportive atmosphere that every child and parent deserves.

I have been an EA for 20 years. This job is not the same job it was 20 years ago. Over the last 5 years or so it has taken a downward turn. My stress level has skyrocketed! Just going into work is stressful because I never know what the day will hold. Less and less, I am helping students with academic needs. More and more I am facing students with extreme violent behaviors. Behaviors that not only impede their ability to learn, but also impede other students' ability to learn. Every day I go into work I hope I can leave the same way I came in, but it has gotten to the point that leaving with "only" a scratch or bruise that will heal quickly is a good day, in what other job do you say that. Since 2019 I have had 3 concussions and 1 count of whiplash at the hands of students I work with, before 2019 I had never had a concussion or been seriously injured on the job. I am currently off work recovering from a concussion and now am facing seeing a neurologist to ensure there hasn't been any brain damage from all the trauma to my brain. This violent behavior not only takes a physical toll on my body, but also a toll on my mental health. Daily my co- workers and I are faced with being spat at and on, sworn at, kicked, punched, and bit. You can only endure so much of that. I am in tears and I see them in tears too. I feel these incidents are not taken seriously enough; every child has a right to an education, I would never argue that, but I have the right to feel safe coming to work. I have the right to have something left in the tank at the end of the day so my own kids get some of me too. So often I have nothing left to give after being at work. I struggle constantly to reconcile loving this job and being so passionate about it, but also legitimately wondering how much longer I can do this for.

Overall the school has been great for many years UNTIL!!! the new principal *** came on board and now *** has taken reigns to give kids the most MINIMAL support for special education - we have lost many EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS and do not know where they are / UNACCEPTABLE!!!! Children need help especially spec. Needs. Tired to fight the battle as she doesn’t seem to care nor listen. *** allows *** to do what she wants and it’s WRONG! EAs are a mess, not structured and always changing. Board has not done much to stop this / we need our exceptional team back with regards to EAs who go over and beyond!!!!!!!

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