PRAIRIE SPIRIT TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION
We’ve heard from people across Saskatchewan about the changes they think need to be made to the education system, and have worked to ensure that all voices are being included. Community engagement events have taken place across the province, and thousands have participated in our online survey. See what you had to say in the final report.
In 2012, the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission began an undertaking for the intentional teaching of the rights, duties and responsibilities of a citizen in local, provincial, national, and global communities, to students in the K to 12 school system. In 2016 this established project was restructured as Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation Inc., a CRA registered Canadian charity.
MADE FOR TEACHERS BY TEACHERS!
CONCENTUS provides teachers in PSSD access to an amazing collection of resources which directly relate to the Saskatchewan Social Studies Curriculum!
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!
Come out and show your pride and commitment to education in Saskatchewan!
Click here to register!
PSTA members who register before this Saturday Sept 21st will be entered to win one of two pairs of Riders tickets for that evening and a $30 gas card.
PSTA Executive and Standing Committees 2019 – 2020
President/STF Councillor: Brian Knowles (Osler School)
Vice-President/STF Councillor: Sherry Nadeau (Osler School)
STF Councillors
Treasurer: Jen Green Secretary: Janet Grant
Standing Committees
Local Implementation and Negotiation Committee (LINC)
PD Committee
Returning Officer
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!
What are the best things about teaching? Here’s what the WeAreTeachers community has to say.
Elizabeth Mulvahill on January 4, 2017
What is it about this crazy, demanding, exhausting job that keeps us motivated and forever digging deeper to make an impact?
We asked our amazing group of teachers on Facebook to fill in the blank: The best thing about being a teacher is______. and the answers came pouring in! Enjoy the best of these sincere, heartfelt, and inspiring answers!
“Knowing that you can’t change the world for them, so you set about trying to equip them for what it has in store for them. And sometimes, they want to give you the time of day when they have left you. They still want you to watch over them.”—Claire A.
“I love showing students that learning can be fun and they can trust me. Nothing beats the feeling of having a “difficult” student work hard for you and want to come to school because of you!” —Sandra D.
“The best thing about being a teacher is the fact that I can have a positive impact on how a student identifies. By constantly reinforcing and recognizing their efforts to learn, they will identify as learners.” —Sheila K.
“The satisfaction you get from being able to educate your students to see them make something of themselves. That, and the fond memories you build alongside your colleagues.” —Ismael P.
“Knowing that even though what you chose to do may not bring great monetary riches, what’s better than seeing a child proud of him or herself?” —Patricia G.
“When the class breaks out in spontaneous laughter together. It feels like family.” —Mei-Ling U.
“Recess! It’s when they really open up and you get to know them!” —Chelle N.
“Knowing you must be doing something right when they are always excited to see you.” —Rebecca C.
“Building relationships with my kids and watching them learn and grow as great little people. They make me laugh every day.” —Lori K.
“Being someone’s best part of their day. Where they are safe and loved.” —Leigh I.
“Going to work every day and experiencing something new.” —Dianne E.
“The kids of course! Their laughter, smiles, that moment when they learn something new, their hugs.” —Je H.
“A fresh start for students as well as myself every year.” —Suzanne B.
“The best part of being a teacher is the positive impact, sharing memories, laughing together.” —Alma E.
“Hearing the children laugh, watching the children learn and seeing them smile because they are having fun.” —Megan B.
“New beginnings and never-ending learning (both students and teacher).” —Jan B.
What would you add to the list?
