Newer Teachers Workshop & Welcome – November 19th

VSTA is hosting a full day for newer teachers with 5 years or less experience to participate in workshops and become more familiar with the roles of the BCTF and VSTA. For additional information and the registration link…

Happy Diwali! October 20, 2025

This year, Diwali falls on Monday October 20th.
The five-day festival celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.

School Union Rep Training – October 20, 21, 22

The VSTA will be holding the Fall SURT sessions on October 20, 21 and 22. Training is open to 3 reps per site per day. Please click on the pdf brochure below for full details of the workshops offered and for the registration links. Registration deadline is October 15th.

PSA Day!

PSA Day!  The October PSA Day is a longstanding, Province-wide professional development day. It is also the day that the majority of PSAs have their conferences. There are 32 PSAs that offer professional development, support, and advocacy in a variety of...

BCTF Representative Assembly – November 7th – 8th

Click here to view the RA Motion Process…

Indoor Air Quality concerns

If your classroom temperature is impacting your ability to work, a report procedure should be followed. Please visit

Identity-Based Committee Sign-Ups

If you have not already registered, but would like to receive information about upcoming meetings for the 2SLGBTQ+, BIPOC, or Indigenous Educators Committees please click here…

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November 20th – Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 20th – Transgender Day of Remembrance

Canadians began “marking this day in 1999 in response the brutal killing of Rita Hester, a Black Trans woman. On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour all Trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary people who were victims of violence, hatred, and discrimination and who had their lives taken”.

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Teachers’ Pension Plan Workshops

In collaboration with the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation, the Teachers’ Pension Plan is once again offering free pension information workshops to plan members. Read more for details, dates and registration.

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Happy Diwali! November 12, 2023

Happy Diwali! November 12, 2023

This year, Diwali begins Sunday, Nov. 12.
The five-day festival celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.

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