Events

TELL THEM TUESDAY! Let Government know students and teachers matter. End the chronic underfunding now. Teachers continue to be asked to do more with less. There is no room for “more”. Chronic underfunding has created crowded classrooms where students’ diverse needs cannot be met. Saskatchewan students deserve a high-quality education through a properly funded public education system. Crowded and overly complex classrooms mean students’ needs aren’t met and learning outcomes are negatively impacted.

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https://www.tellthemtuesday.com/

Tell Them Tuesday invites teachers, students, parents and concerned citizens to contact their MLA and the Minister of Education and tell them about today’s realities of classrooms in Saskatchewan.

To help simplify the process, we are using an online platform. All you need to do is enter your name, postal code and email address to join the campaign. In follow-up emails from the campaign, you’ll be invited to take certain actions sending an email to your MLA and the Hon. Gordon Wyant, Minister of Education, or sharing on social media with just a few clicks of the mouse.

We encourage you to sign up for Tell Them Tuesday, and let your friends and family know about it so that they can share their stories as well. The more stories we tell, the louder and stronger our voice is to the provincial government.

It’s time to provide the necessary resources and supports for teachers and students in our classrooms

More Educational Assistants to help those with extra needs. More mental health supports to help our children and youth navigate their lives. English as an Additional Language training and resources for newcomers. Additional learning resources for hands on learning opportunities. 

Join Tell Them Tuesday and tell Government 
what is important to you. 

  • Tell them public education matters. 
  • Tell them students deserve better.
  • Tell them parents deserve better.
  • Tell them teachers and educational workers deserve better.
  • Tell them it’s time to end chronic underfunding.
  • Tell them it’s time to act.

https://www.tellthemtuesday.com/

Nukskahtowin at Athabasca University Indigenous Knowledge and Education – Spring 2020

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Indigenous Studies (INST) 511 is a course that will prepare students to address Indigenous pedagogy and the construction of meaningful and accurate educational lessons for and about Indigenous peoples, including the Blackfoot, the Cree, the Metis and the Dene Tha.

This online course will be offered April 27 – July 24 2020 https://www.athabascau.ca/syllabi/inst/inst511.php

Contact Ivy Lalonde – 1-800-788-9041



Education Bursary

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Our Local Collective Bargaining Agreement contains an education bursary to provide financial assistance toward the costs of tuition, courses, and learning programs. PSTA members may apply for up to $500 or 65% of the cost of each course successfully completed between Sept 1, 2018 to Aug 31, 2019. The amount of $45,000.00 plus the 2018-2019 carry-over of $11,407.49 is available for education bursaries. The total amount available will be divided by the total eligible claims within the priority areas to determine the amount of each bursary. Once the priority area applications have been awarded, remaining bursary funds will be distributed to eligible applicants in non-priority areas.

EDUCATION BURSARIES Application 2019-2020Download

Thank You for Celebrating World Teachers’ Day!

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The Honorable Gord Wyant, Minister of Education addresses teachers and supporters on World Teachers’ Day in front of the Provincial Legislature.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate World Teachers’ Day in Regina! We heard messages in support of teachers from STF Vice-President, Samantha Becotte; the Honorable Gord Wyant, Minister of Education; Domenic Scuglia, member of LEADS; Lori Johb, President, Saskatchewan Federation of Labour; Leah Andrews, Parent; Ryan Meili, Leader of the Opposition; Merah Gasmo, student; and Patrick Maze, STF President . The common theme: teachers make critical and immeasurable contributions to the well-being of children, communities, and our province. Thank you for everything you do!

Welcome back! The 2019-2020 school year is in full swing!

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PSTA Executive and Standing Committees 2019 – 2020

President/STF Councillor:  Brian Knowles (Osler School)

Vice-President/STF Councillor: Sherry Nadeau (Osler School)

STF Councillors

  • Scott Woods-Fehr (Warman Community Middle School) Chair
  • Jason Brose (Colonsay School)
  • Janet Grant (Osler School)
  • Amy Orth (Aberdeen)
  • Amy Korver (Delisle Elementary)
  • Cary Pepper-Martens (Dalmeny High School)
  • Mark Perry (Warman High School)
  • Chad Williams (Clavet Composite School)
  • Gina Smith (Borden School)

Treasurer:  Jen Green          Secretary:  Janet Grant

Standing Committees

Local Implementation and Negotiation Committee (LINC)

  • Jill Hartmann Proctor (Valley Manor) Chair
  • Brenda Epp (Rosthern High School)
  • Jason Brose (Colonsay School)
  • Terri Troupe Logue (Borden School)
  • Kirsten Tucker (South Corman Park School)
  • Chad Williams (Clavet School)

PD Committee

  • Tracy Dolezsar-Glarvin (WCMS) Chair
  • Kirsten Dyck (Dalmeny High School)
  • Lisa Kuchler (Leask Community School)
  • Kyla Huckerby (Martensville High School)
  • Kim Cooper (Delisle Elementary)

Returning Officer

  • Cary Pepper Martens (Dalmeny High School)

Come out and show your PRIDE!

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Join members of the PSTA, students, families and friends on Sunday, June 23rd and take part in the Saskatoon PRIDE Parade 2019! The PSTA works to create safe and caring schools for LGBTQ2S students and staff. Taking an active part in celebrating Pride month is just one way we can show our support!

We will gather on the west side of the University Bridge around 11:30am. There will be a group photo taken at 11:45. Hope to see you there!