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 four
Read moreTribute 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 four
Read moreOn 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 a
Read moreThe 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 moreHolly 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 was
Read moreAs 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 moreAs 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 against
Read moreThe STA and District have entered into a Special Bulletin Agreement for the 2021-22 school year regarding Low Incidence teacher vacancies. Special Bulletins are open to contract teachers who already have teaching assignments,
Read moreThe staff committee is the best mechanism we have under our Collective Agreement to have a real say in how the school runs. Yet some schools don’t have one at
Read moreWe received a record number of shout outs for this month, an indication that there’s a lot of amazingness and kindness happening in schools throughout the district! Kudos to you
Read moreThere 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 part
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