02/29/2012 WED 17:14 FAK 2507443187 Marigold school February 29, 2012 Minister George Abbott Minister of Education , PO Box 9058 Stn. Prov. Gov't 1. Victoria, BC VEW 9E2 Fax: 250-387-3200 Dear Mr. Abbott: Re: Bill 22; Education Improvement Act ‘Today many schools are celebrating “Anti-bullying” Day, and reviewing strategies to deal with bullies, such as using the Saanlch Police program “W.LTS.” to “walk sway”, “Ignore”, “talk tout”, then “seek help”. Our Grade One cless discussed aspects of Bill 22, the Education Improvement Act, and the students suggested “talking It out” with you by sending these letters in response tothe bullying agalnst ‘teachers that Is apparent in your legislation, The students were made eware'that class size and composition make a huge difference in thelr learning, and they were surprised that you are unwilling to, negotiate a collective agreement thats beneficial, rather than detrimental, to students and ‘teachers. Woozsors ‘We would like you to reconsider and withdraw Bill 22, then work with a neutral mediator to help dlscuss the contract and help create afar collective agreement, The students offered ar Invitation to you Into ‘ur dlascroom to see how smaller classes benefit learning, and to see how a real classroom functions. Youistruly, Andrea Skinner Ecole Marigold 3751 Grange Road Victoria, BC V8Z4T2 cc. Tara Ehcke, President, Greater Victoria Teachers Association ‘Maureen Karagianis, NDP, Esquimalt Lindsay Kines, Reporter, Times ColonistRota E MYO\4 ~ Re eae We heck = Toei PeoceS Orooasore 2/29/2012 wep 17115 Ax 2507443187 Marigold schoot Date p )4 Lévrier 10.