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NOSTA AGM – Oct 17th
The NOSTA AGM will be help on October 17th at 4:15 at PVSS. The attached poster can be downloaded and printed for display in your schools. nosta AGM info
Summer Hours
Please find the NOSTA summer hours below. Along with emergency contact information. June 27-July 08 Brenda & Deb 8:30 am-3:30 pm July 11-15 Brenda – By Appointment 250.803.1158 August 22, 23 Brenda 8:30 am – 3:30 pm 250.832.1933 August 22-26 Read More …
Budget Confusion?
Some recent news articles on the budgeting process in School District 83. http://cfjctoday.com/article/522153/advisor-review-north-okanagan-shuswap-school-board-activities http://infotel.ca/newsitem/north-okanagan-shuswap-teachers-association-president-declares-loss-of-confidence-in-school-board/it29894 UPDATED: Third North Okanagan – Shuswap trustee resigns http://www.saobserver.net/news/376763091.html
NOSTA’s Budget Speech and President’s Address
For those of you who were unable to make it to the Employee budget meeting on Tuesday April 19th, attached is both the Powerpoint that was presented and the President’s Speech. Brenda-speech re-Employee Budget Consultation Meeting(1) NOSTA-SD83 2016-17 Employee Budget Read More …
New Teacher Induction Ceremony
We had a wonderful evening on February 15th, welcoming our new teachers to the district, the local and to the BCTF. Special guest Glen Hansman (1st Vice President of BCTF) was here to help Local President Brenda O’Dell present the Read More …
BCTF Inquiry Project
Once again, we have received the BCTF PQT Inquiry grant. This grant consists of $3500 from the BCTF, $1750 from the school district and $1750 from NOSTA and allows us to release 10 teachers for one full day and three Read More …
Starling Minds – Free for Teachers and TTOC’s
Did you know that the BCTF sponsors a great program to help manage your stress and anxiety levels? www.starlingminds.com is a confidential and easy to use program available for computers and devices that will help you lead a clearer life. Read More …
New Teacher Conference – Call for Nominations
The BCTF will be hosting its 18th New Teachers’ Conference at the Radisson President Hotel and Suites, 8181 Cambie Road, Richmond onFriday February 26 and Saturday February 27, 2016 from 8:30 a.m to 4 p.m. The conference is a professional Read More …
Aboriginal Education: T&R Committee Requests
If you are interested in sitting on, or would like more information about, a teacher committee for implementing the Truth and Reconciliation recommendations on Education, please fill out the Committee Application Form and return it to the NOSTA office by Friday, January Read More …