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  • Red for BCED Campaign 2023

    For this next phase of our RedforBCed campaign, we are inviting members to take a staff picture when everyone is wearing their RedforBCed T-shirts. Submit that picture along with twoRead more

  • In Memoriam: Fred John

    Last month, a legendary Surrey teacher passed away. Fred John was an educational institution unto himself. He started teaching in 1965 at Princess Margaret Secondary. He retired as a full-timeRead more

  • Focus Day on Friday, February 24, 2023

    The Theme of Focus Day 2023, a jointly organized Professional Development Conference put on by the STA and SD36, is Opening Pathways. The Keynote Speaker is Sheila Watt-Cloutier (see flyerRead more

  • Get to Know Your Collective Agreement!

    Each week we’ll ask a question about the collective agreement and invite you to email to communications@surreyteachers.org with your response.   This week’s question:  To whom do you submit a job shareRead more

  • Truth and Reconciliation Teacher Story

    Huy ch q’u (thank you) to a teacher from Enver Creek Secondary for sharing some of the ways they embed Truth and Reconciliation into their teaching practice. A Hands andRead more

  • Bright Futures for Surrey Youth Banquet: Friday, February 10, 2023

    A night out on Friday, February 10, 2023, featuring local performance artists, a delightful dinner, door prizes, raffles, an amazing silent auction, a wine and beer bar and introducing ourRead more

  • Peer Support 

    New to teaching? Returning after a leave? Feeling overwhelmed?  Many teachers experience challenging situations in their practice. Education continually presents new situations, often beyond previous experience. Teachers face unique circumstancesRead more

  • Mission School District Pro-D Conference

    STA members are invited to attend the Mission District Professional Development Day on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Mission Secondary School (32939 7th Avenue, Mission BC V2V 2C5). The costRead more

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that STA members have the privilege of working on the unceded ancestral territory of the Coast Salish peoples, the qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), qiqéyt (Qayqayt) and sɛmiˈɑːmuː (Semiahmoo) who have cared for this land for thousands of years, and who continue to care for this land. As educators, we are committed to actions aimed at healing the broken relationship between settlers and Indigenous peoples.

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.