Learning about anger
Anger is an important emotion. It has had critically important functions throughout human evolution. Its main purpose is to infuse us with energy so that we can fight for our
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Mask enforcement
In circumstances where it appears administration is not appropriately enforcing the Public Health Officer’s Order, including the use of exemption criteria, we recommend the following steps be taken: Ensure the
Read moreBeing contacted while on sick leave
We have heard from some teachers that their principal, or someone from the District, has contacted them through email or phone while they are on the first 20 days of a sick leave. This increases the stress on members
Read moreSupporting Health Care Workers
We’d like to show our support in a meaningful heartfelt way for the workers who are doing all they can to help our society in the pandemic, and who face
Read moreHealth and Safety Recommendations to principal
Health and Safety Committee members, thank you so much for becoming a health and safety representative. This is an important role in keeping you and your colleagues safe, particularly during
Read moreNew phones in secondary schools
We are concerned about the health and safety implications around unreliable phones in classrooms. It has come to our attention that some schools have introduced new, web-based phones. Some members
Read moreCOVID-19 is still here. Please take care.
COVID-19 has not gone away as much as we wish it would! While teachers are once again being asked to complete Daily Health checks each day it’s also important to
Read moreSummary of Health and Safety Guidelines for 2021-22 School Startup
General Approach Much less requirements than last year. Schools remain different than other public spaces. Be tolerant of others having different levels of comfort with the new guidelines. If you
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