Young Worker Pub Night: Thursday, June 1, 2023
Come on down to the Dublin Crossing Irish Pub (18789 Fraser Hwy #101, Surrey) on Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for an evening of relaxation, conversation,Read more
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Elementary Prep Time
As school staff committees and staff reps consider bell schedules and prep schedules for next year, they should keep in mind that prep periods will normally be allocated in atRead more
What Are Your Hopes and Dreams for Public Education in BC?
The Institute for Public Education (IPE/BC) has launched the Hopes and Dreams community engagement research project, and it plans to issue a report that will help determine education policy and practiceRead more
How to Beat the Heat in your Classroom
We have been hearing from members that the recent heatwave is having a detrimental impact on learning and working conditions. Unfortunately, there are no WorkSafeBC regulations around temperature. However, thereRead more
Professional Resource Raffle
The STA Pro-D Committee is raffling off a copy of Jo Chrona’s book, Wayi Wah! Indigenous Pedagogies: An Act for Reconciliation and Anti-Racist Education. To enter the draw for thisRead more
STA Convention Indigenous Excursion
Several people participated in the professional development excursion “Learning Local Indigenous Legends, Songs, and Stories While Exploring Burrard Inlet in a Traditional War Canoe” at the STA Convention Day onRead more
Summer Pro-D Townhall and Voting: May 18, 2023
The STA will be presenting a Summer Pro-D Townhall on May 18, 2023, from 3:30pm – 5:00 pm via Zoom. This will be an open forum for you to bringRead more
Transfer Round Grievances
There are two main types of transfer grievances. In qualification grievances, a teacher is sometimes not shortlisted for an interview because the principal decided they were not qualified. In suitabilityRead more
The Advocate
The Advocate is a seasonal publication for members. The Advocate contains a report from the President, information from the table officers, updates, and information on current educational issues and issues of importance to Surrey teachers.
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