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…

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…

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 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.

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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.

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Black Shirt Day

Black Shirt Day

Friday, January 15th is Black Shirt Day, in honour of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Please consider wearing a black shirt and use this day to spark conversation about what can be done at your school site to celebrate Black History month. Read more about posting your Black Shirt Day photos on social media.

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General Meeting

General Meeting

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 – 4:00-5:30 PM to elect Delegates to the BCTF AGM and consider By-Law Amendments to increase opportunities for TTOCs to participate in the work of the VSTA. Registration is now closed.

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Events Calendar

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