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We wish all SRTA members well as they engage in professional learning experiences today during MTS PD Day! Educators are lifelong learners, and today is a great day for improvement, innovation, and reflection. Thanks to all the SAGE groups for putting on events today!

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Our Elections Special edition of The Seine Scene is now available to read. In Seine River we have fourteen school trustee candidates in three wards, and this newsletter is a summary of their responses to our questionnaire. Read it at buff.ly/aO9qpmF

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope folks are enjoying a peaceful day with family and friends. 🍁 🦃 🙏

Today, on World Teachers' Day, we celebrate and recognize the dedication, compassion, and professionalism of educators. These folks work each and every day to inspire learning, nurture potential, and help build stronger communities.

Teachers change lives, not only through the knowledge they share, but also through the encouragement, care, and support they provide. Thank you to SRTA members, as well as teachers across Manitoba, Canada, and the world! Happy #WorldTeachersDay!

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Bonne #JournéeMondialeDesEnseignants! Enseignant·es : merci de tout ce que vous faites, merci d'être là et de contribuer à bâtir un avenir plus radieux pour tous et toutes. Visionnez le message vidéo que le président de la CTF/FCE, Clint Johnston, a enregistré en hommage au personnel de l’éducation.

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Happy #WorldTeachersDay! 🍎 Teachers: for everything you are, and for everything you do, thank you for helping to create a brighter future for us all. 💖 Watch President Clint Johnston’s (@ctffcepresident.bsky.social) special video message celebrating educators.

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Portons un chandail orange, mais surtout, prenons le temps de rendre hommage aux peuples autochtones, à leur résilience et à leur souveraineté, et de réfléchir aux préjudices durables causés par les pensionnats. #JNVR

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La #JournéeDeLaVéritéEtDeLaRéconciliation nous rappelle que, tout au long de l’année, nous avons la responsabilité de cultiver des relations respectueuses avec les communautés autochtones en misant sur l’apprentissage, la réflexion et l’action.

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Beyond the orange t-shirts, let us take the time to honour Indigenous peoples, their resilience, and their sovereignty, and to reflect on the lasting harms of Residential schools. #NDTR

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#TruthAndReconciliationDay is a reminder that reconciliation extends beyond a single day. It is an ongoing responsibility to strengthen respectful relationships with Indigenous communities through learning, reflection, and action.

Today, students and staff are wearing orange to school as an act of reconciliation, including SRTA president Jonathan Waite and Seine River School Division superintendent Colin Campbell. Thank you to all that honoured residential school survivors today.

Tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We encourage members to take some time for reflection and education, and then plan for how to continue conversations throughout the school year.

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If you are looking for resources and ideas, please visit the MTS website (buff.ly/CGJp4lu) or the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation resources (buff.ly/IH3K4U4).

9 Sept

It's an exciting time of year for SRTA members, who have started another school year! After yesterday's day of learning and organizing, they are spending today in professional learning sessions across our school division. All of this in preparation for students returning to schools tomorrow.

9 Sept

We wish all the best to our members, our co-workers, and our students as we enter the 2026-2027 school year!

7 Sept

Today, on Labour Day, we honour all workers whose dedication builds stronger communities—including the educators, support staff, and education workers who show up every day for students and families. Worker rights are human rights! #LabourDay #SolidarityWorks #TeachersAreWorkers #UnionStrong

27 Aug

A big thank you to Ashley, Chantelle, Derek, and Jonathan for representing SRTA at this year‘s MTS Summer Seminars learning event in Brandon! Our Local Association was well represented by these four this week.

3 Aug

On Terry Fox Day, we honour a legacy of courage, determination, and hope. Terry’s journey continues to inspire us to work together for a better future and to show our students the power of perseverance and compassion. #TerryFoxDay

1 July

Happy Canada Day! Today we celebrate the diverse communities, cultures, and shared values that shape our country. As educators, we remain committed to fostering learning, respect, and opportunity for every student, in every community.

We have reached the last day of the school year, and we'd like to wish all Seine River students and staff a restful, relaxing summer! With students away today, SRTA members are hard at work finishing things up before leaving for the summer break, and the SRTA is doing the same today!

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Finally, we want to give our member the heads-up that an email is coming later this afternoon which provides many updates on employee benefits and salaries. If you are an SRTA member (or are going to be one in September) and have not yet signed up for the email list, you can do so at our website.

The SRTA office will be closed starting at 4 pm today, and will open back up on September 8, 2026. Until then, have a fantastic summer!

First up, we want to thank all three of our high schools for inviting SRTA president Jonathan Waite to their graduation ceremonies. It was a great honour for Jonathan to be at these fantastic events, and he was happy to present three students with SRTA Education Bursaries.

Next, we want to let folks know that the June 2026 edition of "The Seine Scene" is now available at our website. This year-end issue is jam packed with updates and articles from SRTA members. View it at buff.ly/ZJDR4ho

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour the histories, cultures, and continuing contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Turtle Island. #NIPD2026

As educators, we carry a responsibility to continue learning, to teach truthfully, and to create spaces where Indigenous voices, perspectives, and ways of knowing are respected and reflected.

This day is both a celebration and a call to action—one that asks us to deepen our commitment to reconciliation in our classrooms, schools, and communities. We encourage all educators to take time today to learn, reflect, and engage with Indigenous knowledge in meaningful and respectful ways.

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and father figures in our teaching community. Your care, patience, and dedication make a difference both at home and in our classrooms every day. Thank you for all that you do. Wishing you a well-deserved day of appreciation and celebration! #FathersDay

10 June

Big thanks to all members of SRTA council for a successful 2025-2026! At tonight’s meeting, amidst multiple weather alerts, we (quickly) got the work done to cap off the year, and set a budget and a fee for next year.

10 June

Our appreciation gift this year was t-shirts, which we hope Council members wear with pride! #DecisionMakers

7 June

SRTA President Jonathan Waite is marching with MTS at this year‘s Winnipeg Pride Parade. He hopes to see many teachers and students along the parade route! #HappyPride #Pride2026

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ctf-fce.caPétition contre le recours à la disposition de dérogation - CTF-FCECertains gouvernements utilisent la disposition de dérogation pour bafouer les droits de la personne et les droits démocratiques des jeunes, du personnel de l’éducation et de l’ensemble des…

2 June

Les président·es des organisations qui représentent le personnel de l’éducation au 🇨🇦 déclarent collectivement que le recours à la disposition de dérogation lors de négociations collectives constitue un abus de pouvoir législatif. ❗Signez notre pétition : www.ctf-fce.ca/fr/passez-a-...

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ctf-fce.caPetition to End Notwithstanding Clause Use - CTF-FCEGovernments are enacting the notwithstanding clause to deny human and democratic rights – and it’s at the expense of youth, educators, and all workers.

2 June

Presidents representing teachers and education workers from across 🇨🇦 collectively declare the use of the Notwithstanding Clause during labour negotiations as an abuse of legislative power. ❗ Take action by adding your name to our petition: www.ctf-fce.ca/take-action/...

In June we recognize National Indigenous History Month in Canada. We encourage you to take the time to learn about and honour the diverse cultures, histories, and traditions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

bit.lyNational Indigenous History MonthIn June, we commemorate National Indigenous History Month. During this month, take time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples…

We can also take this opportunity to reflect, in a fulsome manner, on the lasting impacts of colonization. Knowing our history and thinking about how to make things better helps all of us move towards meaningful reconciliation. #NIHM2026 For more information, please visit bit.ly/4fTS7tr.

As we start Pride Month, we want to honour and celebrate all 2SLGBTQ+ students, educators, and communities. Pride is both a celebration and a reminder of the ongoing work toward equity and belonging for all.

We know that staff in our schools are instrumental in creating spaces where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued for who they are. The SRTA remains committed to supporting inclusive learning environments and standing against discrimination in all its forms.

23 May

We want to thank our team of SRTA members who served as delegates and alternates to this year‘s MTS annual general meeting. Over the course of three days, our Local was well represented by our team which included Ann, Christina, Derek, Jonathan, Kelsey, Megan, Melissa, and Rebecca. Bravo!

10 May

Today we celebrate the incredible mothers and mother figures who nurture, inspire, and support our communities every day—at home and in our schools. Thank you for all you do. Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

30 Apr

The April 2026 edition of our newsletter "The Seine Scene" has been published and is available on our website: www.srta.ca/2026/04/29/t.... Lots of great information and updates for SRTA members!

15 Apr

We would like to offer our congratulations to Derek, Daniel, Chantelle and Rebecca who were acclaimed as Executive members for the next 2 school years! We have two vacancies on the Executive team - SRTA members should watch for an email in the coming days about how to sign up to express interest.

8 Apr

From SRSD website: SCHOOL CLOSURE Buses and classes are cancelled today due to weather and road conditions.

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20 Mar

📢 Violence in Schools: Beyond Quick Fixes Register now for a national panel discussion presented by the CTF/FCE’s Source Podcast: 📅 April 14 at 17:00 (ET) 💻 Livestream via Zoom 🎟️ FREE! 🔗 Register and submit your questions in advance: www.ctf-fce.ca/events/viole...

27 Mar

We wish all SRTA members a very happy Spring Break! We hope you get as much time as possible to rest and re-energize before the last few weeks of the school year, and we hope Mother Nature cooperates with nice weather leading into April. The SRTA office will be closed until April 6, 2026.

18 Mar

We are excited to announce that applications for our $750 education bursaries are now open! An annual bursary will be awarded to graduating students at each high school, as well as the Ste. Anne Adult Learning Centre (ALC). SRTA members can find out more at the Member Resources section of srta.ca.

8 Mar

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day — a time to recognize the incredible women who teach, lead, and inspire across our schools and communities. Thanks to all the women educators who empower the next generation through knowledge, compassion, and courage. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026

2 Mar

Are you an SRTA member interested in the 2026 SRTA Executive elections? The nominations period opens today! To be nominated as an Executive member for the school years 2026-2028, please visit www.srta.ca/elections for more info and links to all of the required documents. Nominations end March 27!

25 Feb

Pink Shirt Day reminds us that every student and staff member deserves to feel safe, valued, and included at school. Today, let’s choose kindness, speak up when we see bullying, and reach out to anyone who seems alone.