OCTOBER 5 – The Theme of World Teachers’ Day 2021 is “Teachers at the heart of education recovery”. The United Nations (UNESCO) presented this theme for teachers’ day in respect of their determined and diligent efforts in the crucial stages of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wednesday, October 20, 9:00-2:45
This training is open to new staff reps with 5 years of experience or less. 30 seats available. Registration deadline: October 15. Read more for registration and workshop details.

As we approach the first Federally recognized National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Spirit Lavallee – Indigenous Education Chair has put together a list of resources we can use in our classrooms, and in our homes. We hope that you take the day to honour the lost children and the survivors of residential schools as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of these atrocities are an important step towards reconciliation. Please consider attending a public event to show your support for the Indigenous Communities.  Read more for an event hosted at the Vancouver Art Gallery on September 30 and at Britannia on October 2 and 3. 

We hope that you had a very restful and rejuvenating holiday. Now that you’re back, remember to log-in to MyVSTA to read the latest VSTA Connect, our weekly communication to members.