Hello everyone,
Please see the following Announcements below and their deadlines to apply. Please take special notice of the deadline for the Local bursary. Also, the next local meeting is set for May 8th at 5.30pm at the Legion in Lower Sackville as there will be a large section for speeches and Q&A. At that meeting you will have an opportunity to meet with the 5 candidates to be your next NSTU Provincial President.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Meeting dates
The Halifax County Local General Meeting dates are as follows:
May 8
June 5
*Meetings are held at 6pm (5:30 supper) at the Legion in Lower Sackville.
Bursary News
Applications for the Halifax County Local Bursary are now open. Here is the link to the Google Form https://forms.gle/yvqGU1KocPuCw2cz9 . This link will also be posted on our social media and local website. Halifax County bursaries are given to the children/stepchildren of Halifax County Local members (not PSAANS members) who are currently (2023-2024) teaching in a term or permanent position. Applicants must be graduating from High School in June 2024. This bursary must be used for enrolment in secondary education in September 2024 and cannot be deferred to another school year. The amount received by each recipient will be dependent on how many applications are received in total. The deadline for application is Friday, May 24th, 2024.
Successful applicants will be notified by email after the deadline. Due to confidentiality, all correspondence will be between the applicant (not a parent) and the Halifax County Local Treasurer only. Applicants are responsible for keeping the confirmation notification that is received once the Google form is completed. Successful applicants will be asked to supply their Confirmation of Enrollment for a September 2024 start by September 27th, 2024 to receive the funds. Failure to submit the required document by the deadline will forfeit the funds to be shared amongst the applicants who completed the requirements.
Nominations
Reminder: Pre-Council planning on Wednesday, April 24 at 530pm at the Sackville Legion. If you have any dietary concerns/restrictions, please let Jason Jennings know as soon as possible. His email is hfxconominations@nstu.ca
It is in your Provincial/Regional Agreement
Regional
ARTICLE 20 – EDUCATIONAL CHANGE
20.01 Educational change refers to the introduction of methods, theories and practices that are intended to continually improve teachers’ professionalism and student learning. Such change may include new teaching practices and strategies, the use of new equipment and materials and changed teaching responsibilities.
20.02 Both parties recognize that continual improvements of educational process relies on the need to change and adjust and both parties recognize the importance of dialogues not only at the initial but at subsequent stages as a way of preparing for and encouraging change and adjustment.
20.03 The Regional Centre shall provide reasonable notice, where possible, to the chair of the Halifax Regional Representative Council of any significant impending changes referred to above.
20.04 Either party may convene a meeting of the Management/Teacher Committee to discuss significant impending changes referred to above. Such discussions shall include consideration of the impact on teaching staff, the re-training needs and the in-service needs of teachers.
NSTU Benefits at a Glance
NSTU Membership has its privileges, and those Deals and Discounts may be found on the NSTU page and range from Accommodations to Restaurants and Food; and all else in between. Please see the link below.
In solidarity,
Shawn Hanifen