Call for Nominations
There will be an election at the January 19, 2022 General Meeting for a Professional Support Services Officer and for a Grievance Officer. Both are Table Officer positions and partRead more
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Latest News
Know your Collective Agreement: Prep Time
By now you’ve probably realized how often you lose your prep time due to holidays and professional development days. But how can you recoup that time? There’s a clause forRead more
Pension Plan
One of the major benefits of being a BCTF member is our jointly trusteed pension plan, which provides retirement security through a defined benefit for life. Detailed information about howRead more
Naomi Onotera
Tribute by Melissa Salter I work at Katzie—pronounced Kate-zee not cat-zee—yes, I work at Katzie. Oh—you’re thinking sadly—the school Naomi worked at. Yup. That is where I work and have worked for fourRead more
Secondary Teachers’ Preparation Time
On November 19, 2021, the STA and the Employer have reached an agreement that settles Grievance 20-21-011 regarding secondary teachers’ preparation time for 2020/21 school year. The Association filed aRead more
The District Job Description Committee has revised several job descriptions
The District Job Description Committee has revised the following job descriptions: Connections Program Teacher District Behaviour Specialist—ABA Autism District Behaviour Specialist District Resource Counsellor District Social Worker—WRAP Program School Psychologist Read more
Lights, a Sprinkle of Magic, a Whole Lot of Love…Action! by Kawal Varpaul
Holly Elementary has a long stand tradition of putting on elaborate winter and spring musical productions. This year, after two long years of COVID constraints, I felt the community wasRead more
A reflection on this season of light by Christie Weigel
As many of us, from a wide variety of faiths and philosophies, celebrate this December, I offer my personal thoughts and beliefs, on this season of light. When I think about Christmas,Read more
Why can’t the holiday season be dedicated to anti-oppression rather than over consumption? by Annie Ohana
As a Sephardic Jew (Arabic Jew of Moroccan descent) we typically celebrate Hanukkah, a tradition borne out of the Maccabee’s courage and rededication of the Temple after a battle againstRead 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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