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

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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

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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Human Rights Day – December 10

Human Rights Day – December 10

Human Rights Day commemorates the day the General Assembly of the UN adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The UDHR is one of UN’s major achievements as well as the first enunciation of human rights across the world.

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