World Teachers’ Day Social – October 5, 2026

Join us at Steamworks Mount Pleasant, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Click here for more details, and to RSVP.

Local Election Campaign Training – September 17, 2026

Click here for more information and for the registration link. Registration closes at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11.

Reminder: Run for a Site-Based Union Team Role!

The Staff Organization (all VSTA members on staff at your school) meet to elect the Site-Based Union Team in June or early September. Click here for more information about the various roles you could put your name forward for.

Welcome Back, VSTA Members!

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

Please Update Your Contact Information!

Please ensure that the VSTA has your current address, phone number, non-employer email address, and your current school if you have changed schools since last year. You can click here to update your contact 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 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, or Indigenous Educators Committees please click here…

Latest News

General Meeting

General Meeting

Thursday, December 3, 4-5:30 pm via Zoom. The agenda will include a VESTA/VSTA Building Re-development Update and Proposed Constitution & By-law Changes. Advance registration is required. Registration deadline is December 3, 3PM. Login to MyVSTA for meeting materials and registration link.

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BIPOC Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

BIPOC Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

Monday, November 23 at 4:00 pm. The meeting is open to all VSTA members who identify as part of the BIPOC community. Read more for details and registration in MyVSTA.

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School Liaison Officers (SLO) Survey

School Liaison Officers (SLO) Survey

The VSB is currently in the process of reviewing the role of School Liaison Officers in schools. As a stakeholder, the VSTA would like to formulate our position, and we are looking to our membership for feedback.

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Decentering Whiteness

Decentering Whiteness

An Anti-racism Reading group. The objective of the reading group is to deepen our understanding of racism and anti-racism. Read more for outline and contact info.

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Making Sense of Your Pension Webinar

Making Sense of Your Pension Webinar

The BC Retired Teachers’ Association is pleased to announce the offering of their popular workshop Making Sense of Your Pension, CPP, OAS and Group Benefits online. Read more for details and registration.

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