Guided by the best interest of students and staff – Statement by the Secretariat for Catholic Education

With reference to the trade dispute concerning St Angela Kindergarten, Zabbar, the Secretariat for Catholic Education observes that the MUT failed to mention that the deployment of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) is part of a wider restructuring exercise of all St Angela Kindergarten schools, which is being implemented in the best interest of students and staff alike. This follows an external audit which was originally proposed by and carried out in consultation with the MUT. 

The Secretariat categorically denies any alleged malpractices in the management of
St Angela schools, and defends the right and duty to deploy employees as required. If the MUT fails to recognize this prerogative, the Secretariat will refer the case concerning the two LSAs to the Director of Employment and Industrial Relations.