Variance Application Package
Article D.22.1 of the collective agreement limits the length of a school’s instructional day. Some courses involve multi-grade classes that do not fit neatly within a timetable designed to complyRead more
Latest News
Statement on the War in Palestine and Israel
The Surrey Teachers’ Association stands in solidarity with all Palestinians and Israelis who are innocent casualties in the ongoing violence. We won’t pretend to understand everything there is to knowRead more
TTOC Extended Health Benefits Changes
From the BCTF: Currently, TTOCs are provided Provincial Extended Health Benefits through a separate plan that only enrolls TTOCs. On July 20, 2023, Arbitrator Peltz issued a decision that determinedRead more
Ministry Supports for New K-12 Reporting Policy
From the BCTF: Over the summer, the Ministry of Education and Childcare have finalized their resources to help support the implementation of the new K–12 Reporting Policy. These resources can allRead more
Failure to Fill?
Please make sure your school has a rotation set up through Staff Committee to ensure an equitable rotation of teachers who may be called on to cover a teacher absence.Read more
Check Your School’s Bell Schedule!
Check your school’s bell schedule, especially if your schedule includes collaboration time. The collective agreement and the School Act have specific language about the school day, the instructional day, andRead more
Anti-Racism: Speak Up!
The BCFED is holding engagement sessions to support the Government of BC’s Anti-Racism consultations, which will inform the upcoming Anti-Racism Act. The engagement sessions are for any union members whoRead more
Anti-Racism: “Woke” Edition
Evolution of “Woke” Recently, the term “woke ideology” has been dominating certain circles of social media. As professional educators, it is our duty to delve into the roots and theRead more
School Visit
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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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