During the online ratification vote held on April 22nd and April 25th, the NOSTA membership voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying the local agreement changes.These changes will come into effect on July 1, 2022. The majority of local changes were Read More …
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Activities for families on Orange Shirt Day
Cindy Blackstock shares some ways that you and your families can honour the Residential schools survivors and their families. Check out the thread here: https://twitter.com/cblackst/status/1443528163766771712?s=21
Primary Teachers Association – Virtual Conference
“Teaching with Resilience” BCPTA conference. Another great VIRTUAL PSA offering on October 22.
MyPITA Conference
Check out the available workshops for the ONLINE @BCPITA conference. Early bird pricing until the end of the month! https://mypita.ourconference.ca
Growth Not Grades: Student-centered assessment
An article by NOSTA teacher, Morgen MacDonald Check out the article here, or feel free to browse the entire publication as attached.
Self-Directed Pro-D: It’s yours to use.
Self-Directed Pro-D can be used on all but two of the non-instructional days. Check out this poster for more information.Have any questions? Contact us at the office.
BCFed starts new campaign – #FutureForAll
British Columbians are weathering this crisis together – but now we have a choice to make. Go back to the senseless cuts that left us vulnerable, or keep strengthening the support systems we all rely on. Join our campaign to Read More …
NOSTA Calendar approved for 2020/2021 Meetings
The NOSTA Calendar was approved at the September Staff Rep meeting. It can be found here.
BCTF raises concern about the government’s plan to restart schools
The B.C. Government has released is plan to get students back in the classroom in September, but not everyone is on-board. BCTF President Teri Mooring discusses her concerns. https://globalnews.ca/video/7234688/bctf-raises-concern-about-the-governments-plan-to-restart-schools
SD83 Trustees discuss Budget and Long Range Facilities Plan
The SD83 trustees recently held a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the 2020/21 budget as well as the addition of another option to the Salmon Arm and Area LRFP. Information about the budget, and a recording of the Read More …