Ballakermeen students to work from home due to staff absences

Tuesday, 17 May 2022 15:13

By Meg Walker

High levels of staff absence at Ballakermeen High School means some students will have to work from home this week.

Headteacher Adrienne Burnett has issued a letter to parents and carers, saying absence rates are exceeding 20%, and she doesn’t believe the situation will improve enough to have every year group in school.

Therefore, Year 8 will be asked to work from home tomorrow, Year 9 on Thursday, and Year 10 on Friday.

The school has also been reduced to five staff members to run two canteens, so food choices for those in school may be limited.

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