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Focus Day 2023

Registration at focusday.ca will open by February 1st.

Sheila Watt-Cloutier

February 24, 2023

Focus Day

SD36 / STA

PD Townhall

Register (click on your preferred date to register)
February 1, 2023 at Taphouse Pub
February 7, 2023 at Hawthorne Beer Market & Bistro

Come connect with the Professional Development Committee at one of these in person Pro-D Townhalls. This is a chance to share ideas and ask questions about your role as Pro-D Rep.

Pro-D Townhalls

Focus Group

February 2, 2023 at 4:00 pm

The B.A.S.E.S. focus group session is to better understand the challenges facing BASES teachers and organize effective advocacy strategies.

B.A.S.E.S. Focus Group

February 6, 2023 from 3:30 pm –7:00 pm

STA Status of Women Committee's

We are excited to host an in-person Paint Night Wellness Event at Beecher Place. Coffee and tea will be available starting at 3:30 pm, with painting beginning at 4:00 pm. A delicious dinner will be served at 6:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there! Please ensure you register asap as seats are limited.

Wellness Event

Job share v2

February 9, 2023 • Westfield Country Club • 4 pm - 6 pm

Join your colleagues to connect with potential job share partners and learn about your rights when it comes to job shares. In addition to taking you through the application process, you will learn about possible denials and what options you have available to you.

Job Share Information Meeting

SURT

Staff Rep Training: Role of the Staff Rep

February 10, 2022 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

This virtual workshop introduces the skills and knowledge of the Staff Rep as a union leader, including the framework and functions of this role including actual pointers and processes.

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