The majority of South Australian teachers who are members of the Australian Education Union (AEU) have voted to strike on the first day of the school term due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns. School and preschool teacher members were balloted, with almost two-thirds supporting industrial action via a full day stoppage on Wednesday, Feb.2, if COVID-19 safety concerns are not addressed, AEU SA Branch reported on Tuesday. This comes as the number of active COVID-19 cases in South Australia currently stands at 27,991. Under the Government’s back-to-school plan, Jan.31 will see the return to school of the most vulnerable students, as well as children of essential workers. Then on Feb.2, pre-school and reception, along with years 1,7,8, and 12 will return, while other levels will start back face-to-face on Feb.14, after two weeks of online learning. Meanwhile, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 will be extra preparation days for teachers to …