If you have NOT YET HAD YOUR FIRST DOSE of the vaccine: Go to the booking site located at: https://priority-fraser-health-vaccinations.myhealthinfo.ca/index.php (Link not supported by Internet Explorer) Follow booking instructions. The access code: dogwood Access code needs to be entered twice and is case sensitive Choose the group you belong to (choose applicable SD or geographic area). In the fillable box identify: SchoolRead more
If you are concerned about the climate crisis, consider putting your name forward to be elected at STARA on Thursday, June 16 to the Ad Hoc STA Environmental Justice Committee which formed two years ago after the International Panel on Climate Change released its dire report stating that we have only 12 years (less than aRead more
If you and/or a group of colleagues would like to include learning about residential schools as part of your professional development, you could apply to the STA Pro-D Officer for support in doing so. Individual Book Study You want to develop your understanding of residential schools in order to effectively support student learning. You decideRead more
The deadline to apply to have your TTOC Experience transferred to your Contract Teaching Experience is June 30! Sign and send the form to the District (Attn: HR/Payroll). It might make you eligible for an incremental increase in September! Your pay increment (step level) is based on your teaching experience. Contract teachers move up one step on the pay scale afterRead more
Twenty-one positions on the STA Executive and seven positions on the Resolutions Committee are up for election on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Be sure to register to attend virtually. Have a say in who leads the STA! Executive Committee Positions – Released full-time table officers President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Grievance Officer (2-year term)Read more
The BCTF has committees that contribute to the work of the Federation. Joining an advisory committee is a great way to learn more about your union and contribute to our profession! We are the largest local in the BCTF and it’s important that the voices of Surrey teachers are represented. Be sure to contact the STA’s President and/or VPsRead more
If you work in an environment with hazardous levels of noise (more than 85 dB averaged over an eight-hour shift), your employer is required to have your hearing tested each year. The employer pays for the testing. After your hearing test, the technician will discuss the results with you and suggest any necessary follow-up. TheRead more
The Covid Action Committee has been working hard to make sense of all the data that is issued by the Fraser Health Authority each week. We also try to make sense of the gaps in public data related to Covid and forward this information to the STA Executive Committee to consider when planning actions suchRead more
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.
