Spring Break

The VSTA office will be closed March 14-29. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on March 30. We wish you all a restful and relaxing Spring Break!

Spring Pro-D Workshops

On Thursday, April 16, the VSTA is hosting two BCTF workshops specific to professional development. Click here for more information.

Spring SURT: Staff Reps, W/LC&B Reps, & Timetable Committee

On Wednesday, April 15th the VSTA is hosting workshops for Staff Reps, WLC/B Reps and Timetable Committee Reps. Click here for more information.

Spring Health & Safety Workshops

On Tuesday, April 14, the VSTA is hosting BCTF workshops specifically geared towards Health & Safety reps, Life Skills teachers, and Staff reps. Click here for more information.

TTOCs and ESA Sick Leave

Did you work as TTOC between April 1, 2022, and June 31, 2024? Were you denied paid sick leave when you declined calls due to illness? If so, you may be eligible for compensation. Click here for more information.

Spring Transfer Timeline 2026

Click here for more information.

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…

Reminder! Update your Contact Information

Please ensure the VSTA has your current address, phone number, non-employer email address and your current school if you have changed schools since last year. Update here  

Latest News

VSTA General Meeting – January 21, 2026

VSTA General Meeting – January 21, 2026

The VSTA General Meeting will take place on Zoom on January 21, 2026. Please click here for more information and for the registration link. The agenda is also available in MyVSTA under Meetings & Minutes.

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Provincial Bargaining Update Info Session

Provincial Bargaining Update Info Session

The BCTF 2nd Vice President, Winona Waldron, will provide a bargaining update via Zoom on Tuesday, January 6th, 4-5:30pm. Registration is required to join the session. Click here for more information and the registration link.

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Happy Holidays from the VSTA!

Happy Holidays from the VSTA!

The office will be closed for Winter Break and will re-open on Monday, January 5, 2026. Wishing you a restful winter break and a healthy, happy new year!

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Happy Hanukkah! December 14-22, 2025

Happy Hanukkah! December 14-22, 2025

Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism’s “festival of lights.” On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah — a multibranched candelabra. This year, Hanukkah starts at sundown on Sunday, Dec. 14, and lasts through Dec. 22.

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