Opportunities for Soildarity

A rally in support of the BC General Employees’ Union and the Professional Employees Association in planned for 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 1. The march will start at the Vancouver Art Gallery and the rally will be at the Jack Poole Plaza

BCTF Representative Assembly – November 7th – 8th

Click here to view the RA Motion Process…

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30….

World Teachers Day Social

On October 2nd, VSTA will be hosting a World Teachers Day Social at Steamworks….

Indoor Air Quality concerns

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

Welcome Back VSTA Members!

We hope your summer was filled with rest, renewal, and a few memorable adventures. As we step into a new school year, the VSTA office is here to support you.

Run for a School Union Team Role

The Staff Organization (all VSTA members on staff at your school) shall meet to elect the School Union Team in June or early September. Staff Reps are members of the VSTA Council, while committee reps are members of the VSTA committee and (may) chair...

Happy Summer Break! – VSTA Office Hours

Click here for Summer office hours…

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…

Latest News

Spring Transfer Process

Spring Transfer Process

Read more for important information and key dates for this year’s Spring Transfer Process (vacate card, return from leave, increase FTE, leave for one year or longer, Early Retirement Incentive Program)

read more
Heritage Week

Heritage Week

FEBRUARY 15-21 – “Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today and we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration, our touchstone, our reference point, our identity.” UNESCO

read more
Black History Month

Black History Month

Every year, Canadians are invited to take part in the festivities and events that honour the legacy of black Canadians, past and present, during Black History Month. Read more for facts and resources.

read more
VSTA General Meeting Report

VSTA General Meeting Report

The membership elected their delegation to the BCTF AGM and approved by-law amendments to allow TTOCs two voting spots on VSTA Staff Rep Council as well as a voting spot on each of the VSTA Standing Committees. Thank you to all the candidates for putting their names forward and to all the members who attended the general meeting.

read more
Rock your Ribbon Skirt

Rock your Ribbon Skirt

Wednesday, January 20th wear your ribbon skirt to school to show support and solidarity for Bella Kulak who was criticized for wearing a ribbon skirt to school. There will also be a celebration of Indigenous culture at Grandview Park during the lunch hour from 12:00–12:45 pm.

read more

Events Calendar

Upcoming Events